In this book the CIA takes on the topic of one dish meals -- a boon to busy cooks as the usually means quicker clean up times. The result of their endeavors is an array of dishes from light to hearty, traditional to nouvelle, classic American comfort foods to favorite ethnic favorites from around the globe.

While the Culinary Institute of American is known for training world class chefs, all of these recipes are adapted so the average home cook will have no trouble achieving impressive results with them. Extensive instructional material will take the guesswork out of any techniques you may be unfamiliar with.

Chapters include: Soups; Stews; Braises; Pastas and Baked Dishes; Sautes and Stir-Fries; Light Fare.

Sample Recipes:
See the Related Recipes section below for sample one-dish recipes from this book including Korean Bibimbap, Chile Cheese Soup and Chicken Pot Pie.