Book excerpt: In a society where home-cooked meals seem to be reserved to those with time, money, and great kitchen skills, grabbing a box and adding water may seem like the default meal plan.; By learning a few tips and tricks, along with some easy to follow, budget friendly recipes, you can eat great tasting, well rounded meals that will keep the money in your wallet and the weight off your waistline.; More than just recipes, Beyond the Box is full of kitchen tips, efficient tool suggestions, and plenty of reference charts that will give you at-a-glance aids to elevate your kitchen experience. Drawn from experienced cooks and dietitian professionals, this book has a wealth of information to get you started on your road kitchen mastery.; The appendix covers topics from converting household measurements to ideas on turning leftovers into planned overs.; In too much of a hurry? Check out the section on non-recipe meals to get you fueled and on your way in a flash. Not sure how to put it all together? Check out the sample 7 day menu, complete with shopping list.; The best thing about this book, however, is that while it's helping you reach beyond the box, it is also reaching beyond the borders. For the past several years we have been working with non-government organizations (NGO's) to help families who struggle with malnutrition issues. The money that you paid for this book is being used to help families in Latin America be able to eat beyond the box of poverty and gain access to nutrition lessons and family gardens.; Double meaning. Double impact.; Thank you for being part of the solution to help end world hunger.;