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    Meet Ann Martin Rolke, author of Hands-Off Cooking

    By Stephanie | April 26, 2008

    I am pleased to welcome Ann Martin Rolke, author of “Hands-Off Cooking: Low-Supervision, High-Flavor Meals for Busy People“, to Metropolitan Mama today. 

    Ann Martin Rolke is a culinary consultant and a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America and Duke University. She has a 5 1/2 month old daughter. Ann blogs at Sacatomato

    ME: What is your schedule like right now? 

    ANN: I have a babysitter two mornings a week so I can do some editing, blogging, and playing Scrabulous (it’s good for my brain!). My husband is off on Mondays, so he takes her for a few hours on those days so I can do some work. But mostly I’m having fun being a mom.

    ME: Do you cook dinner for your family every single night? 

    ANN: I cook most nights, but not all. My husband cooks one or two nights a week. We usually try to have some staples, like pizza dough and cheese on hand for a quick meal. We also try to plan a few nights of meals before we go shopping, and then know we have those ingredients ready to go.

    ME: What are YOUR top three favorite cookbooks?

    ANN: The ones I seem to use over and over again lately (besides my own) are Passionate Vegetarian by Crescent Dragonwagon, 5 Spices 50 Dishes by Ruta Kahate, and Mexico One Plate at a Time by Rick Bayless. They offer a variety of flavors for the spice and condiment addicted cook that I am.

    ME: What is the one recipe that you come back to over-and-over again?

    ANN: I really do cook from my book a lot, especially now with a baby. I make the Lentil Soup with Greens and Sausage pretty frequently. We like to eat leafy greens and almost always have lentils and sausage on hand. I also make the Nutty Pumpkin Lasagna a lot–year round. 

    ME: What tips do you have to help parents make evenings more peaceful around mealtime?

    ANN: We always try to feed the baby before we eat so we don’t have to interrupt our meals as much. We also all sit down at the table together (Eva in her high chair) if possible, so she understands that we take time to enjoy dinner together. Of course, as she gets older, I’m sure this may not be so easy!

    Thanks, Ann. Best wishes to you on your next endeavor. 

    WIN IT! One winner will receive “Hands-Off Cooking: Low-Supervision, High-Flavor Meals for Busy People” by Ann Martin Rolke. To enter, simply leave a comment on this post prior to Saturday, May 3 at midnight (don’t forget to follow the rules). The winner will be announced and contacted on Sunday, May 4. * Winner must provide a U.S. mailing address.

    *UPDATE* The winner is #103 Audrey. Congratulations!

    Topics: contests, recipes/healthy eating | 196 Comments »

    196 Responses to “Meet Ann Martin Rolke, author of Hands-Off Cooking”

    1. Allison Says:
      April 26th, 2008 at 5:45 pm

      This book would be perfect for me! I attempt these kinds of meals, for the most part, already. It’s hard to find many options in my current repertoire, though, and I end up making the same 7-8 dishes all the time! I hate having to stand in the kitchen for an hour cooking the meal…I would much rather spend time crawling on the floor with my son!

      “5 Spices 50 Dishes” I have now read about a few times, and I think I am going to add that one to my Amazon wish list! (As well as hands-off cooking, now!)

    2. Shannon @ some fine taters Says:
      April 26th, 2008 at 5:50 pm

      I’d love to try the Lentil Soup recipe! And I have some canned pumpkin in the cupboard…I think I’ll give the Pumpkin Lasagna a try. Sounds like a good cookbook.

    3. Becca Says:
      April 26th, 2008 at 6:20 pm

      The Pan-Seared Salmon with Lemonade Sauce that Ann mentions on her blog sounds fabulous. My husband and I love cooking together and are always looking for new recipes to try. I’d love to win this book!

    4. Kacy Says:
      April 26th, 2008 at 7:15 pm

      Her recipes sound so interesting! I can’t even imagine what Nutty Pumpkin Lasagna tastes like…guess I’ll have to win the book to find out ;) j/k!

    5. Noreen Says:
      April 26th, 2008 at 9:07 pm

      Nutty Pumpkin Lasagna sounds yummy but since it does not have any meat I don’t think my family would eat it, maybe if I add some meat they would like it

    6. Annette Says:
      April 27th, 2008 at 6:03 am

      Very nice!

    7. susan varney Says:
      April 27th, 2008 at 6:18 am

      i think lentil soup sounds tasty

    8. Bob Macdonald Says:
      April 27th, 2008 at 6:29 am

      I’ll buy it just because of the title!

    9. Roseann Kies Says:
      April 27th, 2008 at 6:33 am

      I just love lentil soup!

    10. Christine Says:
      April 27th, 2008 at 7:05 am

      Wow, so many wonderful recipes. I’d love to try the Nutty Pumpkin Lasagna. Thank you so much!

    11. scarlette monahan Says:
      April 27th, 2008 at 7:18 am

      Looks great

    12. Mya Brooks Says:
      April 27th, 2008 at 7:38 am

      Wow, the lentil soup looks divine!

    13. Donna Coughlin Says:
      April 27th, 2008 at 8:05 am

      so many wonderful recipes. I’d love to try the Nutty Pumpkin Lasagna.

    14. Amira Says:
      April 27th, 2008 at 8:11 am

      This would be great for me too, bc when I go back to school…cooking time is going to be cut down

    15. Tiffany Sullivan Says:
      April 27th, 2008 at 8:27 am

      I really need this…I can’t cook

    16. Katherine Frazier Says:
      April 27th, 2008 at 8:59 am

      What a great book!

    17. Mayra Dotres Says:
      April 27th, 2008 at 9:45 am

      This book looks really interesting. All the recipes on the index sound so good, with a varied mix of dishes both meat eaters and vegetarians, like my mother and I. It’ll be a pleasure to try some of them out, if I happen to win the book.

    18. Jennifer Barnett Says:
      April 27th, 2008 at 10:12 am

      I like the idea that she promotes sitting down together as a family for dinner. It’s so hard to fit this into our busy lives, but it is soooo important. Her recipes will help us make the time!

    19. Aisling Says:
      April 27th, 2008 at 10:24 am

      The first thing I’d check out is the stove top cooking recipes. Those always seem less intensive to me.

    20. Nancy Morrell Says:
      April 27th, 2008 at 10:33 am

      sounds great!

    21. Harve Wolfe Says:
      April 27th, 2008 at 10:47 am

      I’d like to win

    22. patrick Says:
      April 27th, 2008 at 11:34 am

      this is just what i need

    23. Kim Wolff Says:
      April 27th, 2008 at 11:40 am

      i’M ALL ABOUT ANYTHING THAT HELPS MAKE MORE FAMILY TIME! i’M EXCITED TO SEE IF i WIN THIS

    24. Susan Turner Says:
      April 27th, 2008 at 11:48 am

      Sure would love this. Thank you

    25. Julieh Says:
      April 27th, 2008 at 12:10 pm

      sounds delicious

    26. Bernadette Says:
      April 27th, 2008 at 12:49 pm

      I love new recipes especially easy ones!

    27. Tonya Froemel Says:
      April 27th, 2008 at 12:52 pm

      like to win this

    28. Margaret Smith Says:
      April 27th, 2008 at 1:08 pm

      This cookbook sounds fantastic. With always being busy, this would be great.
      Thanks for this giveaway.

    29. Denise Says:
      April 27th, 2008 at 1:13 pm

      Count me in!

    30. carol Says:
      April 27th, 2008 at 1:18 pm

      I’d surely love to win this!

    31. Kathy D Says:
      April 27th, 2008 at 1:37 pm

      I really need to cook more…..

    32. Cindi Says:
      April 27th, 2008 at 1:48 pm

      Hello! What could be better than a cookbook that gives you low supervision and high-flavor meals?! Our family sits down together for the dinner meal almost every night. Sometimes things like baseball practice, games and such get in the way, but mostly we are togother. Please enter me in your drawing. I really appreciate it…..Cindi

    33. Shirley Younger Says:
      April 27th, 2008 at 2:04 pm

      Lentil soup would be perfect today —cool, cloudy and rainy

    34. Bonnie Says:
      April 27th, 2008 at 2:13 pm

      This is the cookbook I really, really need!

    35. K. Cleaver Says:
      April 27th, 2008 at 2:21 pm

      I’m always look for good and easy recipes to make. I get so tired of eating the same old stuff. This cookbook would be great to use.

    36. Adrienne Gordon Says:
      April 27th, 2008 at 2:29 pm

      love to get an easy recipe book

    37. Louise Brouillette Says:
      April 27th, 2008 at 2:51 pm

      This sounds great!

    38. Charlotte Winters Says:
      April 27th, 2008 at 3:01 pm

      I really need all the cooking help I can get. I’d love to win this book!

    39. LynnC Says:
      April 27th, 2008 at 3:04 pm

      I have a 6 month old and work full-time – please send me this great cookbook – I need it!

    40. Annie Says:
      April 27th, 2008 at 3:43 pm

      How great to get a cookbook from a mama herself! a lot of my recipes come from allrecipes.com but sometimes is more effort than its worth…I can never do just the original recipe! Plus, I’m always inspired by pretty pictures in cook books…and the pictures never print out nice!

      Okay, and how awesome is it that she gets a sitter twice a week! I know its not all fun and games, but it sounds great for both baby and mama. I just might have to look into setting something up like that! :)

    41. Linette Says:
      April 27th, 2008 at 4:00 pm

      I am a cookbook-a-holic, is there a group for that? I’ve been trying to prepare healthier meals for my family (and myself). This cookbook (and the author) sound like it has some easy healthy recipes included. I would love to take a look.

    42. christopher h Says:
      April 27th, 2008 at 4:29 pm

      i certainly need this

    43. Catherine copeland Says:
      April 27th, 2008 at 4:58 pm

      i love to cook. unfortunately i have a 1 hour commute each way every day. This cookbook sure would come in handy

    44. Patricia Schraier Says:
      April 27th, 2008 at 5:22 pm

      Boy – do I need this.

    45. cathy miller Says:
      April 27th, 2008 at 5:47 pm

      Hands off cooking sounds perfect for me Thanks

    46. Carolyn Hagerman Says:
      April 27th, 2008 at 6:09 pm

      This sounds so wonderful!!!

    47. Michael Capp Says:
      April 27th, 2008 at 6:21 pm

      I want to win!

    48. Deanna L Says:
      April 27th, 2008 at 6:43 pm

      I could really use this! I am busy busy working 12 hour shifts. I feel like quick recipes often lack substance and tastes. Sounds great!

      deeelama[at]gmail[dot]com

    49. Hands-off Cooking by Ann Martin Rolke | Contests 4 Moms Says:
      April 27th, 2008 at 7:05 pm

      [...] Where: Metropolitan Mama [...]

    50. Christina Almond Says:
      April 27th, 2008 at 7:23 pm

      Would love to try some of these recipes! Thanks for the chance at the giveaway! :)

    51. Joanne Schultz Says:
      April 27th, 2008 at 7:47 pm

      ooh sounds like a great cookbook with wonderful recipes!

    52. Sharon Trimble Says:
      April 27th, 2008 at 7:50 pm

      Great gift for working mothers

    53. Shannon Says:
      April 27th, 2008 at 7:55 pm

      I try to cook healthy, but time is definitely a limiter!

    54. Regina Tate Says:
      April 27th, 2008 at 8:01 pm

      This would be great.

    55. Regina Tate Says:
      April 27th, 2008 at 8:02 pm

      I want this

    56. Kathy Mullins Says:
      April 27th, 2008 at 8:04 pm

      As a busy student, a cookbook like this would be perfect for me so I can focus more on my studies. What a great giveaway!!

    57. Janna Johnson Says:
      April 27th, 2008 at 9:14 pm

      I am so excited about this book! This is definitly something my busy family needs.

    58. jenny m Says:
      April 27th, 2008 at 9:55 pm

      wow- who doesnt need somethign that requires less attention if you have a toddler around=)

    59. Miranda Allen Says:
      April 27th, 2008 at 10:37 pm

      Please enter me thanks

    60. Deborah Rosen Says:
      April 28th, 2008 at 12:05 am

      Sign me up for not having to hang out at the stove while dinner’s cooking!

    61. Tania W. Says:
      April 28th, 2008 at 12:37 am

      This would be a great staple for my kitchen.

    62. Terra Heck Says:
      April 28th, 2008 at 1:54 am

      I’d like to win this.

    63. Kristine Peacock Says:
      April 28th, 2008 at 1:59 am

      The Kahlua cake on p. 161 sounds like a winner! I’d love to win this cookbook for the easy recipes!

    64. Carol Ezovski Says:
      April 28th, 2008 at 2:02 am

      I’d like to try out your recipe for Chicken Mole. I am always looking for a better way to make this!

    65. Kari Follett Says:
      April 28th, 2008 at 2:26 am

      Sounds wonderful, thank you again!

    66. Karen Gonyea Says:
      April 28th, 2008 at 4:16 am

      Enter Me Please !!

    67. Carley Says:
      April 28th, 2008 at 4:40 am

      Just what I need!!

    68. Mary Williams Says:
      April 28th, 2008 at 5:00 am

      I’m in.

    69. Graham Says:
      April 28th, 2008 at 5:14 am

      Thanks.

    70. Nat Stevens Says:
      April 28th, 2008 at 5:18 am

      right up my alley – plug me in

    71. Betsy Says:
      April 28th, 2008 at 5:24 am

      I think I would really use this book!

    72. Patti Says:
      April 28th, 2008 at 5:35 am

      Sounds like a great idea. I watch my nieces two day a week and with four kids running around I am always looking for something in the crockpot to make, or a quick hot dish I can throw together and then put in the over at dinner time. I could definately use more ideas though!

    73. Ashley Henley Says:
      April 28th, 2008 at 7:19 am

      this book sounds like a must read

    74. tim brown Says:
      April 28th, 2008 at 8:05 am

      THANK YOU GOD BLESS

    75. Chantelle Says:
      April 28th, 2008 at 9:08 am

      I hope you pick me. My family will thank you! They often complain that I cook the same things over and over again but you know how it is there are only so many hours in a day. If only i could have two of me lol!

    76. Lisa Fosses Says:
      April 28th, 2008 at 9:29 am

      sounds like a great cookbook

    77. Angela J Says:
      April 28th, 2008 at 9:50 am

      This looks like a cookbook I would use!

    78. Natalie Says:
      April 28th, 2008 at 10:00 am

      What a great cookbook! I want to try that lentil soup!

    79. Ginny Says:
      April 28th, 2008 at 10:03 am

      I could use this, I hate cooking & this sounds really cool.

    80. Shannon Martinez Says:
      April 28th, 2008 at 10:06 am

      I’d love to add this cookbook to my collection!

    81. Ann Says:
      April 28th, 2008 at 10:50 am

      With 3 kids there’s not always a lot of time! The lentil soup and the lasagna sound great. I would love to win this for both my husband and myself as we love cooking! Thanks for the great giveaway!

    82. Patty Boutin Says:
      April 28th, 2008 at 10:59 am

      Thank you for having this contest. I really appreciate it.

    83. Mindy Says:
      April 28th, 2008 at 11:30 am

      I love to cook, but ever since my little one came along, it’s more stressful than relaxing for me. I would love a cookbook like this…

    84. Jane K Says:
      April 28th, 2008 at 11:50 am

      I can use this cookbook.

    85. Terri D Says:
      April 28th, 2008 at 12:18 pm

      Count me in!

    86. Melissa Says:
      April 28th, 2008 at 12:24 pm

      Please enter me.

    87. Heather Says:
      April 28th, 2008 at 12:49 pm

      Wow! That title really caught my eye. What a great idea!

    88. Barbara Fox Says:
      April 28th, 2008 at 1:20 pm

      I love to try new recipes….count me in!

    89. Linda Ellis Says:
      April 28th, 2008 at 1:42 pm

      New recipes are always fun to make. Add my entry.

    90. Dolly Says:
      April 28th, 2008 at 1:52 pm

      I’m a cookbook collector, and this one looks practical/beautiful/purposeful. I had a routine DOWN when cooking for the 2 of us . . . now that there’s 3 of us, thinks have gone topsy turvey and I feel like I’m learning to create meals all over again.

      I’d love to learn recipes that are great for the entire family (not just when my husband and I love to die for spicy and international cooking–because that’s not always so great for baby).

      Do I need more time? Who DOESN’T. Life will become even more demanding when I soon juggle practicing and seeing patients while also being mom and the primary cook.

      Hope I win…I’d love to have the chance to use this book to its fullest potential.

    91. Jessica Applegate Says:
      April 28th, 2008 at 2:15 pm

      nice prize! enter me please
      jchic45102@yahoo.com

    92. Peter Says:
      April 28th, 2008 at 2:16 pm

      Sounds like this was written for me.

    93. Mike Weisberg Says:
      April 28th, 2008 at 2:26 pm

      i want to win

    94. Kathy Scott Says:
      April 28th, 2008 at 3:37 pm

      I need some new recipes. I am tired of the same old same old.

    95. Deborah Wellenstein Says:
      April 28th, 2008 at 3:40 pm

      Love cookbooks-love coiokbooks for busy people! Thank you for this giveaway!

    96. Mindie W Says:
      April 28th, 2008 at 3:49 pm

      I would love to have this cookbook. It would be so helpful for my family!!

    97. Jill Miller Says:
      April 28th, 2008 at 3:56 pm

      My husband would be so THRILLED if I won this book! I have tried and tried to cook, and I just am not any good at it. Most nights I cook, we just have soup (from a can) and muffins….bless his heart, he is so tired of them!

    98. jen g. Says:
      April 28th, 2008 at 4:33 pm

      I definitely need this! I’m always looking for easy, quick recipes!

    99. Jodi F Says:
      April 28th, 2008 at 4:43 pm

      This would be great for any busy mom.

    100. Aimee Says:
      April 28th, 2008 at 5:40 pm

      I enjoy cookbooks like these, and would love to try it. As our children grow, I see the dinner hours as becoming busier and busier. Having the togetherness mealtime provides is important to us — and absuloutely requires planning and committment. This sounds like a book to keep moving in that direction — and the recipes she discussed sounded great!

    101. Kristinia Says:
      April 28th, 2008 at 7:37 pm

      I’m a busy Mom of soon to be 3, this would be very beneficial! We love to cook!

    102. connie s. Says:
      April 28th, 2008 at 9:33 pm

      This book would be perfect for me!!!

    103. Audrey Says:
      April 28th, 2008 at 10:19 pm

      This book would be great. I love being able to put dinner in to cook and not have to worry about it until it is done.

    104. Jessie R. Says:
      April 28th, 2008 at 11:08 pm

      This book sounds great! We would love this! Thanks!

    105. Jessica Says:
      April 28th, 2008 at 11:23 pm

      I’d love to read this, I could definitely use some inspiration

    106. Pcbdolphins15 Says:
      April 28th, 2008 at 11:29 pm

      lentil soup yum yum. Go ahead, make my ……..mothers……….day

    107. Caryn Bailey Says:
      April 28th, 2008 at 11:46 pm

      I have a wonderful husband who actually cooks since I’m NOT THAT GOOD at it! : ( We are so busy that I think he’d appreciate some help in this area so I’m expressing my genuine interest for him! Ha! As for me, if I were to actually get this book I may be required to DO something with it like prepare a meal and that would be no bueno! I HEART your blog! : )

    108. Ginnie Says:
      April 29th, 2008 at 2:34 am

      Sounds like my mind of cooking!

    109. Michele Says:
      April 29th, 2008 at 8:16 am

      This may even motivate me to cook!

    110. diane Says:
      April 29th, 2008 at 8:43 am

      This book would be simply wonderful. What a great giveaway. Thanks for the chance.

    111. Nada Says:
      April 29th, 2008 at 9:51 am

      Sounds great for my busy life…I can use a few tips and ideas! I don’t like spending too much time in the kitchen, and I know my husband will appreciate that as well.

    112. Kim Says:
      April 29th, 2008 at 12:27 pm

      Low supervision AND high flavor? The only thing that could be better would be for someone else to do the shopping and assemble it for me! In truth, this cookbook sounds like it could add some new items to our menu. Thanks for the chance to win.

    113. Carol Drury Says:
      April 29th, 2008 at 1:30 pm

      would love to add this to my library of cook books!

    114. Chris Says:
      April 29th, 2008 at 1:49 pm

      I am always looking for better ways to take care of my family. This would be a good addition to my collection. And I agree about Rick Bayless.

    115. Paige Says:
      April 29th, 2008 at 2:02 pm

      I’d love to add this cookbook to my collection.

    116. Debra Ford Says:
      April 29th, 2008 at 5:22 pm

      I could really use this cookbook. My husband and I both work full time and we have two small boys. It certainly qualifies as a busy life. I try to cook healthy meals everyday, but sometimes have to resort to the boxed macaroni and cheese (I do add some ground beef and broccoli at least!) Thanks for the great giveaway.

      dbach1[at]nycap.rr.com

    117. Janice J Says:
      April 29th, 2008 at 7:36 pm

      I love cookbooks, I like to try new things, but I don’t always have the time. I am going to try Ann’s recipe for Tandoorish Chicken, that sounds good.

    118. Kelly H Says:
      April 29th, 2008 at 9:44 pm

      Sounds like exactly what I need.

    119. Tia Carter Says:
      April 30th, 2008 at 3:36 am

      i hope i win

    120. Elizabeth G Says:
      April 30th, 2008 at 6:40 am

      Lentil Soup with Greens and Sausage sounds delicious. Thanks for the contest.

    121. Naomi Says:
      April 30th, 2008 at 1:04 pm

      pumpkin lasagne?! sign me up NOW!

    122. M.A. Says:
      April 30th, 2008 at 5:58 pm

      Yummy, yum-yum!!!

    123. Bebemiqui Says:
      April 30th, 2008 at 6:50 pm

      Great giveaway! Count me in. bebemiqui82(at)yahoo(dot)com

    124. Julie Says:
      April 30th, 2008 at 8:21 pm

      This sounds wonderful!

    125. Angela Says:
      May 1st, 2008 at 5:58 am

      Seeing as I havent cooked a real meal since Connor was born.. I think I could use some help :)

      I blogged your contest on Prize-a-Tron!!
      http://www.prizeatron.com

    126. Wendy Says:
      May 1st, 2008 at 10:44 am

      Hello! Pick me This would be SO perfect

    127. Tina Rath Says:
      May 1st, 2008 at 11:41 am

      I have been cooking over 40 years and always enjoy trying new recipes.

    128. Misti K Says:
      May 1st, 2008 at 11:57 am

      This is a wonderful giveaway… thanks!!

    129. Desmond Says:
      May 1st, 2008 at 1:44 pm

      Count me in!

    130. P Hafner Says:
      May 1st, 2008 at 1:55 pm

      Please enter me. I could use the help :)

    131. Amanda Says:
      May 1st, 2008 at 2:32 pm

      I would love to try new recipes.

    132. Jennifer Hedden Says:
      May 1st, 2008 at 2:40 pm

      enter me

    133. Bari Says:
      May 1st, 2008 at 4:43 pm

      I’d like to try some new recipes.

    134. Angie P. Says:
      May 1st, 2008 at 7:04 pm

      We need a new infusion of quick, healthy recipes. Between crazy work schedules and the kids’ sports, it’s become hard to sit down to a proper meal.

    135. Sarah Berry Says:
      May 1st, 2008 at 7:57 pm

      Great with this book I can still fix something tasty and not leave poor Brea in the playpen forever.She will be very excited if we get this. Thanks

    136. Erica G Says:
      May 1st, 2008 at 8:38 pm

      Where does the time go?!?!

    137. Liz Sawyer Says:
      May 1st, 2008 at 9:33 pm

      Lentil Soup with Greens and Sausage has my mouth watering. And, trying to do it all with 2 small children means I need this cooking advice!

    138. Sylvia Porter Says:
      May 2nd, 2008 at 2:11 am

      this sounds like such a great book, i think this would really help me

    139. Jodene Gildea Says:
      May 2nd, 2008 at 7:22 am

      Looks like a great coookbook, please enter me.

    140. Steve Scott Says:
      May 2nd, 2008 at 7:29 am

      We need some new recipes.

    141. Melanie Thomas Says:
      May 2nd, 2008 at 7:42 am

      This looks great, and will be a lot of fun to try out.

    142. jan koontz Says:
      May 2nd, 2008 at 8:23 am

      just to cool

    143. William Sims Says:
      May 2nd, 2008 at 9:01 am

      would love to win

    144. Ron Miller Says:
      May 2nd, 2008 at 9:13 am

      no one needs this more then my wife, she’s busy yes, but if for nothing else “the more flavor” part… shhhhh

    145. Marion Burgess Says:
      May 2nd, 2008 at 9:39 am

      This is what I need since I really do not like to cook!!

    146. Amy Leach Says:
      May 2nd, 2008 at 9:59 am

      This book sounds perfect for me. I am so tired of making the same things, and coming up with new ideas for easy nutritious meals is always a challenge.

    147. Christine E. Says:
      May 2nd, 2008 at 12:57 pm

      Hi, please enter me, I could use some help in the cooking arena.

    148. kathy Says:
      May 2nd, 2008 at 1:10 pm

      I really need this ~ I work full time and stress about cooking every night of the week!

    149. barbara wright Says:
      May 2nd, 2008 at 1:38 pm

      Ooh – this sounds great. I burn a lot of stuff because I’m trying to do too many things at once

    150. Sarah Stern Says:
      May 2nd, 2008 at 2:32 pm

      I’d love to win – with a three year old underfoot, low maintenence meals are a must!

    151. Paula Savage Says:
      May 2nd, 2008 at 4:39 pm

      I need this…I can’t cook

    152. Jennifer Jozwiak Says:
      May 2nd, 2008 at 4:42 pm

      I could really use this book

    153. Pegi Says:
      May 2nd, 2008 at 4:59 pm

      This book is perfect for me

    154. Elizabeth M. Says:
      May 2nd, 2008 at 5:36 pm

      This is wonderful. I hate spending time cooking when I know there’s so much else that needs doing but I do appreciate a great meal. I think the basic premise of this cookbook is a winner.

    155. Carina Says:
      May 2nd, 2008 at 5:46 pm

      This cookbook sounds good. I also have a young one, almost 5 months. I recently bought a slow cooker and with the right recipes sometimes I even use it twice a day (dinner, late night snack) – I love to make rice pudding in there and oatmeal pudding and even made banana walnut bread (thanks to Judith Finlayson’s slow cooker books). Sometimes I do my own potatos in there, and soon I’ll be doing my baby’s sweet potatos to put in the food processer – cooking them in the slow cooker with a little water, and using the same water to blend them up – seems the best way to keep all the nutrients.

    156. Janice Wright Says:
      May 2nd, 2008 at 5:54 pm

      I like the idea of low maintenance cooking. Thanks for the contest!

    157. sharon Says:
      May 2nd, 2008 at 7:27 pm

      pan seared salmon recipe sounds yummy, would love to win this!

    158. Beth Says:
      May 2nd, 2008 at 7:30 pm

      What a great idea for a cookbook! My husband is dying for me to cook meals for him but I am too pooped at the end of the day so we just end up eating random foods for dinner. You might guess that my mother-in-law is not too happy about this.
      I’m not feeding her BABY BOY!! :)

      I thank you for the opportunity to win — and my mother-in-law does too!!!

    159. C Duran Says:
      May 2nd, 2008 at 8:44 pm

      Looks like a great book! Would be busy for hectic weeknights.

    160. Sand Says:
      May 2nd, 2008 at 8:44 pm

      Sounds like a great book!

    161. kiyana Says:
      May 2nd, 2008 at 8:57 pm

      Always looking for some good quick and easy, but tasty recipes!

    162. Heather C Says:
      May 2nd, 2008 at 8:59 pm

      I’m all hands-off, except for the stinky salad I made that takes about 30 minutes to make. This’ll be interesting…

    163. Debbie Says:
      May 2nd, 2008 at 9:10 pm

      What a wonderful prize I would love to win this!

    164. Darlene M Says:
      May 2nd, 2008 at 9:43 pm

      I really need a good cookbook, I don’t do so well on my own

    165. Jay French Says:
      May 2nd, 2008 at 10:33 pm

      Looks like a good book.

    166. * * ALiesa * * Says:
      May 2nd, 2008 at 10:37 pm

      * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
      Author Ann Martin Rolke is a culinary consultant and a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America and Duke University.

      * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

    167. Veronica Garrett Says:
      May 2nd, 2008 at 10:54 pm

      I would love to win this book.

    168. BRIAN E. Says:
      May 3rd, 2008 at 12:46 am

      …great contest; I need to expand my culinary horizons !!!

    169. Marie N Says:
      May 3rd, 2008 at 3:13 am

      Low maintenance cooking…where have you been all my life? Count me in to win this wonderful tool for the busy woman.

    170. Linda Says:
      May 3rd, 2008 at 6:15 am

      Great contest

    171. Paula Harmon Says:
      May 3rd, 2008 at 6:37 am

      The cute babies on this page are making me jealous! I have four, but my baby isn’t as baby-ish as those cuties. Anyway, I want the book for my husband. His hobby is cooking and his books got ruined in a flood. :(

    172. Gianna Says:
      May 3rd, 2008 at 6:37 am

      Please enter me :)

    173. danielle Says:
      May 3rd, 2008 at 6:56 am

      I would love to try to make the nutty pumpkin Lasagna.

    174. Linda B Says:
      May 3rd, 2008 at 7:23 am

      I’m always on the lookout for new recipes. This sounds like a great cookbook- I would use it all the time.

    175. sarah woods Says:
      May 3rd, 2008 at 8:13 am

      Please excuse my ignorance, but what is Lentil soup??? The only thing that comes to mine is the Streissand movie with the caracter of Yental. Many thanks to all who enter. Best of luck to all

    176. kathy pease Says:
      May 3rd, 2008 at 10:22 am

      please enter me :)

    177. Kam A Says:
      May 3rd, 2008 at 11:09 am

      This sounds great!!

    178. * * HeLeN * * Says:
      May 3rd, 2008 at 11:18 am

      * * * * Cooking inspiration * * * *

      Author Ann Martin Rolke is a culinary consultant and a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America and Duke University.

      * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

    179. Suanne Giddings Says:
      May 3rd, 2008 at 11:21 am

      I am not a great cook, and usually end up cooking the same old tried and true things that I know will be tasty. This book sounds terrific for me! Imagine — sitting back and letting a delicious dinner take care of itself! Thanks for the chance to win!

    180. Jeanine Price Says:
      May 3rd, 2008 at 11:38 am

      Cool cooking topic! Thanks for the giveaway!

    181. Michelle H. Says:
      May 3rd, 2008 at 11:48 am

      This would be great for those busy days! Thanks for the contest.

    182. Susanne Troop Says:
      May 3rd, 2008 at 12:44 pm

      Wow…would love this. My husband and I both work full-time and have two kids that are hungry when we get home and can’t want two-hours for a good meal on weeknights.

    183. Jo-Anne M. Says:
      May 3rd, 2008 at 12:45 pm

      What a great gift – thanks for the opportunity to win it !

    184. amy delong Says:
      May 3rd, 2008 at 3:58 pm

      love to make different things,please pick me! ahdrad2932 at msn dot com

    185. Zipporah Sandler Says:
      May 3rd, 2008 at 4:19 pm

      The salmon sounds extraordinary.

    186. Kelly Says:
      May 3rd, 2008 at 4:37 pm

      This book would help my family so much!

    187. Donna Kozar Says:
      May 3rd, 2008 at 5:01 pm

      Sounds great.

    188. Amy Pedersen Says:
      May 3rd, 2008 at 5:13 pm

      sweet.

    189. Lily Kwan Says:
      May 3rd, 2008 at 5:22 pm

      Please enter me into the contest. Thanks!

    190. ...::MiC::... Says:
      May 3rd, 2008 at 5:24 pm

      * * * * Cooking inspiration * * * *

      Author Ann Martin Rolke is a culinary consultant and a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America and Duke University.

      * * * * Cooking inspiration * * * *

    191. Brooke Says:
      May 3rd, 2008 at 5:35 pm

      I could really use this book! It takes me SO long to cook. I feel like I’m still on 101!

    192. kathy Says:
      May 3rd, 2008 at 6:55 pm

      I really need a new cookbook. I am running out of ideas and my old recipies are getting boring.
      Hands off cooking sounds like a solution that would suit my lifestyle perfectly. Thanks for the giveaway.

    193. Lara Aleff Says:
      May 3rd, 2008 at 8:09 pm

      I love to cook, and new tips are always appreciated!

    194. Timothy Sternberg Says:
      May 3rd, 2008 at 8:33 pm

      This book would be perfect for me!

    195. Charlene Kuser Says:
      May 3rd, 2008 at 8:57 pm

      With a busy schedule,this is the cookbook for me.
      Please enter me and thanks.

    196. jeanette malan Says:
      May 3rd, 2008 at 10:42 pm

      definitely use some inspiration

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