Splendid Spuds

Whether you love the crunch of tender-crisp bell peppers or the fresh bursts of colour they offer, this collection of favourite pepper recipes from Companys Coming is sure to appeal.

Judging by their naturally vibrant colours, youd think bell peppers have the power to stop traffic with their green, yellow and red huesand dont forget gorgeous orange peppers, and the more unusual heirloom varieties that can be purple or even chocolate brown!

Bell peppers are beloved for adding not only pops of colour but also nutrition, as theyre one of the best sources of vitamin C. No matter how you stuff, slice or dice them, peppers add a punch to many meals, including stir-fries, soups and both meat and vegetarian dishes. Its time to rediscover the power of peppers!

Zucchini Zone

The versatile summer squash is used in appetizers, baking, mains, cheesy dishes, tasty soups and sides and lovely sweet endings have you tried our Chocolate Zucchini Loaf? Maximize the uses for your harvest, and feel good all the while, as you serve up healthy, and delicious, dishes with Zucchini Zone. Another Guaranteed Great™ title from Kobo Basics.

Salads to Go

Dont you just love food that can multi-task? Take a simple salad that starts with potatoes, pasta or other grains. You can toss it with veggies for an easy side tonight, and then (if youre lucky enough to have leftovers) pack the rest for tomorrows lunch. Is a picnic or potluck coming up on the weekend? Salads based on complex carbohydrates are easy to transport and wont wilt while you play a game of soccer or slow-pitch.

This useful little book, full of grab-and-go salads picked from the library of Companys Coming, offers dozens of delicious, inexpensive and nutritious ideas that beat any fast-food stop. Pack small tubs in a cooler to tide over the kids until after their game or lesson. Tuck a container in the lunchroom fridge to help you make it past tomorrow nights meeting. When lifes really busy, isnt it great to have Salads to Go?

Tossed

Weve tossed together a delicious collection of salad recipes, dressings and vinaigrettes for the whole family to enjoy, including favourite potato and spinach salad recipes, sweet fruit salads, exotic Asian salads and a wide variety of vinaigrettes and salad dressing recipes, plus storage tips. Every recipe from Kobo Basics is kitchen-tested, beautifully photographed and, as always, Guaranteed Great™.

That's A Wrap

Most people would agree that theres a place for cutlery at certain meals. At holiday dinners or fancy banquets, for instance, it might be better to pick up the ol knife and fork instead of fingering the chateaubriand. But for laid-back lunches, simple suppers and easy appetizers, hand-held fare is a hands-down winner. Portable meals are fun to eat and they invite diners to assemble their owna bonus for the busy cook.

Thats why Companys Coming has put together this handy little book of favourite wrapped-food recipes, guaranteed to be kid-friendly, guestworthy or both. From Grilled Chicken Fajitas, Dogs in a Blanket and Morning Burritos to Asparagus and Salmon Crepes, Nori Cones and Stuffed Grape Leaves, each dish here will have eager hands reaching for seconds and contented voices proclaiming: Now, thats a wrap!