Certified nutritionist Leanne Ely has a simple philosophy: Make it and they will come. Dinner, that is. Take-out, opening a can, or microwave fare shouldnt pass for a nice, healthy mealand nothing can replace a familys time together. Believe it or not, preparing dinner can be a stress-free endeavor. Even your time in the supermarket can be cut in half!Full of practical tips on simple, healthy meal planning, Saving Dinner is the ideal solution for todays busy parents who would love to have their family sitting around the dinner table once againsharing stories along with a nutritious meal. Efficiently divided by season, each section features six weeks of menus with delicious recipes, side dish suggestions, and an itemized grocery list that is organized by product (dairy, meat, produce) to make one-stop shopping a snap. Plus the book is packed with helpful hints and short cuts in the kitchen that make cooking easier and more fun.From Big Basil Burgers and Salmon Carbonara to Crockpot Chili and Spicy Apricot Chicken, Saving Dinner will have your family coming back to the tableand back again for seconds!Leanne Ely is considered the expert on family cooking and healthy eating. Between her popular Heart of a Woman radio show in Southern California and her weekly Food for Thought column on the ever-popular Flylady.net Web site, thousands of fans have already discovered Leannes secrets to easily prepared, well-balanced meals. From the Trade Paperback edition.