Book excerpt: The dinnertime solution for busy cooks who want delicious, down-home meals without spending hours in the kitchen. After a long, busy day, the task of cooking a wholesome meal for a hungry crowd can be daunting. While home-style favorites are comforting, the time spent chopping, prepping, cooking, and serving can quickly turn a feel-good dish into a stressful production. Quick-Fix Dinners comes to the rescue! We've streamlined crowd-pleasing Southern classics and modern fare to bring you recipes that take just 30, 20, or even 10 minutes to prepare, using fresh ingredients, grocery store staples, and easy shortcuts. Bring Big Easy flavor to the table in just 30 minutes with Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya, or whip up a savory Barbecue Mac and Cheese casserole in 20 minutes. There are desserts too, including a Prep & Forget Choc-Cinn Latte Cake that can be prepared in just 10 minutes. With a calendar for menu planning and the Southern Living Test Kitchen's seal of approval, you can rest assured that these meals are as delicious as they are easy to make.