We live in a hectio world where there isn't a lot of time to spend on meal preparation, but we still want to enjoy the food we eat. Gourmet Meals in Minutes will show you how to create a wide variety of mouth-watering, nutritious meals without spending all day in the kitchen. Included are a wonderful collection of over 200 innovative, great-tasting quick-prep recipes for appetizers, soups, salads, entrees, side dishes, and desserts. Preparation is the most important step that any home cook must embrace. You'll learn to master time-saving tips and techniques used by professional chefs for working fast and efficiently in the kitchen. With some advances planning, smart shopping and an organized kitchen, enjoyable meals can be prepared on a daily basis. Discover the quickest cooking methods to use, from sauteing to steaming, from poaching to pan-frying, and from grilling to roasting. Gourmet Meals in Minutes allows you to serve up recipes like Wonton Chips with Asian Dipping Sauce, Traditional Black Bean Soup, Orange and Fennel Salad, Sea Boss with Gingered Broth, Vegetable Fajitas, Pan-Steamed Lemon Asparagus, Sauteed Duck Breast with Pinot Noir Sauce, and Gran Marnier-Honey Chocolate Fondue. And, there are step-by-step instructions for making vinaigrettes, cream soups, canapes, working with cookie and pastry dough, and more.