The Absolute Best Dump Dinners Cookbook
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Contents
Dinner? Dump It!
DUMP DINNERSthe concept doesnt sound very appetizing, does it?
Well, dont be deceived, for if its not already, its about to become your favorite type of cooking. In todays overscheduled world, we crave, but lack time to cook, the comforting meals we grew up eating. Its usually a miracle just getting the family around the table at the same time! With Dump Dinners, you can make those delicious meals, have them on the table with very little fuss, and continue the dinnertime memory-making tradition.
A dump dinner takes just minutes to make because you literally dump the ingredients in a pan and then warm them. Start with a variety of precut, precooked, and packaged foods and end up with the kinds of comfort foods that have the kids licking their plates and asking for more. These recipes are not only quick but also less expensive than you might thinkespecially when you figure in the cost of your time.
Theres a dump dinner for everyonewhether you prefer skillet, oven, or slow-cooker meals. And, if youre new to cooking, dont worry. These recipes are created with you in mind. There is no need for special equipment, special techniques, or special ingredientsand theyre so good you probably wont need storage containers for leftovers, either!
Some dishes are good for making ahead and freezing. When this is an option, the instructions are included with the recipe. You can make several dinners in an hour or so in an afternoon and enjoy more time away from the kitchen during the week.
Most of the ingredients needed are probably in your pantry right now, which makes the hardest thing about these dump dinners choosing which one to make tonight!
Why We Love Dump Dinners
Dump dinners are seemingly more and more popular every day. Their no-fuss, no-prep features let you focus on the fun, creative parts of cooking with time to spare. Dump dinners are also versatile. You can use any cooking methodfrom oven to microwave to even campfire cooking! So, dump the stress of family meal time and have some fun.
Very little hands-on time is required to get these meals on the table. These recipes rarely take more than 5 to 10 minutes of preparation time, and youll find that many come together in less than 5 minutes. Most recipes can save you additional time when you double the recipe and freeze half for another meal. Imagine just pulling a bag out of the freezer and dumping it into a pan to warm. You'll notice that there are instructions for freezing many of the recipes in this book. If you're going to eat the dish right away, follow the first set of instructions. If youre going to freeze the dish for later, follow the To Freeze instructions. Please note: all the ingredients are in order for the immediate preparation instructions, not the To Freeze instructions.
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