Here is the companion cookbook to Florence Henderson's brand-new twenty-six-part public television series, Florence Henderson's Shortcut Cooking, airing nationwide starting in September. The youngest of ten children, and with four children of her own, Florence knows from experience how to save time in the kitchen and whip up fantastic meals. More than 125 recipes, from Sun-dried Tomato Pasta with Fresh Vegetables to Chicken and Tomato Tortilla Soup, maximize flavor with minimal preparation and allow for creativity in the kitchen. Florence also offers great tips that make cooking a breeze, such as ingredient substitutions if what you need isn't in the pantry, household hints for cleaning up, and easy ways to measure ingredients when you're making a recipe. Let Florence help you get dinner on the table at top speed, without sacrificing variety, flavor, or fun.