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You''ll never run out of easy family-pleasing meal ideas with this massive collection of one-dish recipes New in the Ultimate series, The Ultimate Casseroles Book offers hundreds of ideas that make dinner a breeze with one-dish recipes that take the hard work out of prep-time and clean-up. These recipes suit every occasion with old-fashioned comfort foods like macaroni and cheese and modern fare like Baked Risotto with Sausage and Artichokes, from a quick weeknight spaghetti bake to a fancy egg strata for brunch. Packed with more than 400 hearty one-dish meals and more than 300 beautiful full-color photos, The Ultimate Casseroles Book is a great resource at a great price. The book features more than 400 recipes, including comfort food favorites, classic casseroles, and modern dishes fit for family meals or group gatherings 300 gorgeous photos and an inviting design make every page inspiring and easy to follow Special features include a guide to bakeware, a Casserole Master Plan chart for planning menus, a bonus chapter on transforming yesterday''s leftovers into tonight''s casserole, and much more Whether you''re looking for a quick and easy way to get dinner on the table or want to enjoy home-cooked casseroles even better than what mom used to make, this is the ultimate guide to casseroles of every kind.

Cool ideas for a personalizing any Halloween party From spooky to whimsical and everything in between, Halloween Tricks and Treats is a treasure-trove of neat ideas and helpful how-tos for adding a personal touch to your Halloween parties and celebrations. You''ll get instructions for throwing Halloween parties that are festive for the whole family and learn how to make Halloween decorations that will transform your home into the spookiest place on the block. Plus, you''ll get tasty recipes for Halloween treats, easy-to-follow craft projects, and step-by-step instructions for making handmade Halloween costumes that are clever, creative, and fun. Geared toward families and jam-packed with great ideas, you''ll get Halloween party ideas and kitchen-tested recipes Instructions for making handmade Halloween decorations and holiday crafts Halloween costume patterns and ideas for kids'' games Halloween Tricks and Treats shows you how to have imaginative Halloween celebrations that are achievable for any level of crafting ability.

Features tasty slow cooker recipes have been simplified to make preparation easier; so-simple recipes include sides, main dishes, soups and stews, desserts, appetisers, beverages, and snacks-making completing an entire slow cooker meal easier than ever.

Concepts of decorating using color schemes. Answers questions concerning coordination with furniture, wood, and seasons.

Suggests ideas for large and small remodeling projects, offering case studies of projects including the addition of a second story, the restoration of a historic house, and the creation of a master suite.

Practical advise for choosing the best materials for everything from cabinets to countertops, hiring professionals, and surviving the remodeling process. Includes more than 250 photos featuring kitchens of every shape, size, and style.

Inspiring ideas to celebrate Halloween.

Tells how to make effective visual statements by using camera controls, exploring different viewpoints, isolating the subject, and using different patterns of organization.

Features 80 recipes in 1 1/2 and 2-pound loaves. Every recipe tested in machines from a variety of manufacturers. Directions for converting conventional bread recipes into bread machine recipes are included.

A cross-stitcher''s delight, this book is filled with romantic floral designs for projects appropriate for gift-giving or elegant home decorating. The more complex projects provide inspiration and challenge while the smaller derivative projects will appeal to stitchers who have less experience or time. Photos. Charts. Instructions.

Two friends planning a pleasant lunch find monsters rising from a bowl of soup. Includes instructions for making monster handicraft.

Contains all of the down-to-earth gardening know-how you need to create your own beautiful garden, including how to plan, plant, and maintain a garden, one step at a time.

Includes instructions and patterns for making a variety of dolls.

Projects include afghans, rugs, tablecloths and place mats, bedspreads and baskets.

Provides instructions for making doilies, edgings, lacy accessories, afghans, pillows and sweaters.

Contains heart projects to stitch and craft using a variety of techniques and materials.

Helps the homeowner understand electricity and how it works, showing through detailed directions and clear illustrations how to make a variety of electrical repairs and improvements.

42 projects with step-by-step instructions. 125 full-color photos, including one of each finished project, how-to photos, and easy-to-read diagrams to guide woodworkers.

Lists all materials needed for a project then instructs how to do said project. Colorful illustrations enchance the book and encourage the beginner.