Linda Gassenheimer’s New One-Pot Dish Cookbook

What caught our eye was the simplicity of both preparing and serving from a single piece of cookware in DELICIOUS ONE-POT DISHES, published this fall ($9.95) by food columnist, radio host, and cookbook author Linda Gassenheimer.

There is just enough of an ethnic twist and ingredients to make Gassenheimer’s newest collection of recipes recipes interesting – and in most cases, colorful and inviting as well.   Saag Gosh, an Indian Lamb Stew is one example.  It can be prepared in five minutes with a 15 minute cooking time instead of the usual much longer cooking time, although it still includes the freshly ground spices and fresh ingredients. Gassenheimer uses lamb cubes (instead of larger pieces of meat) and canned low-sodium, no-sugar tomatoes (instead of fresh) and microwaves the brown rice.

The few ingredients you might not have in your pantry are readily available in any supermarket. Another feature is next to no clean up, whether you’re using a skillet, Dutch oven, or a pretty casserole dish for the one-pot cooking is the quickest and easiest way to effortlessly create hearty and healthy meals.

The 60 recipes inside are designed to be stewed, braised, slow-cooked, or steamed—yet each can be prepared in just a single pot, which helps reduce preparation time and provides surprisingly hearty and satisfying meals – which is really important to

The book includes sections on shopping smart and stocking the pantry, making it an ideal go-to favorite for anyone looking for quick prep, low-cost, and hearty results. Readers will find a tasty recipe for any occasion, including:

The book includes sections on shopping smart and stocking the pantry, making it an ideal go-to favorite for anyone looking for quick prep, low-cost, and hearty results. Readers will find a tasty recipe for any occasion, including:

• Buffalo Sloppy Joe’s
• Pork Fried Rice
• Chicken Gumbo
• Shrimp Jambalaya
• Goulash with Caraway Noodles
• Vegetable Lasagna
• Meatball Minestrone

Whiskey Pork Chops with Rosemary Lentils

Linda Gassenheimer is a TV and radio personality, syndicated journalist, best-selling author, spokesperson, and food consultant. She is the producer and host of the weekly segment, “Food News and Views,” on WLRN 91.3 FM National Public Radio and has made guest appearances on numerous radio and television programs throughout the United States and Canada. Her Miami Herald column, “Dinner in Minutes,” is distributed on the Tribune News Service to over 6 million readers each week. In addition, she writes regularly for “Bottom Line Newsletter” and has written for Women’s Health, Fitness Magazine, Food and Wine, Prevention, and Cooking Light. She also appears on the Television Food Network and has been a guest on other national and international television shows including “Good Morning America” and “Canada AM.”

The cookbook is backed by the American Diabetic Association and is perfect for those with diabetes or looking to control their portions. Proceeds from book sales also goes to further the American Diabetes Association’s mission to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of those affected with the disease.

I have heard stories over and over again by friends and acquaintances who had onset diabetes, who changed their diet to a healthier one with less sugar and reversed the diagnosis.