Cheap. Fast. Good!

Wed., Feb. 15, 2006

By Lorie Hutson lorieh@spokesman.com (509) 459-5446

First Beverly Mills and Alicia Ross showed us how to get out of the kitchen fast with “Desperation Dinners!” and “Desperation Entertaining!” Now, they’ve got some great ideas for eating delicious dinners at home and saving some dough in the process.

They help you plan better, throw away less food, eat well and save money to boot.

Bonus feature: An appendix detailing the authors’ efforts to feed a family of four for $100 a week, with menu suggestions from the book and their best coupon clipping advice.

Look inside today’s Food section for a recipe from the book, Moroccan Meatballs over Couscous.

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