Book Description

Even the busiest, most kitchen-clueless woman dreams of one day making the perfect egg salad sandwiches for ladies luncheons and baby showers. But until then, she's stuck in her kitchen for one, where she can't tell a can opener from a whisk, haricots from Gruyere. And even if she could, cooking herself dinner--actually making it from scratch!--is the last thing on her mind when she leaves for work in the morning. That's why The Little Black Apron is the accessory for women in their 20s and 30s. Whether fresh out of college or on her own after a messy breakup, any woman who's on unfamiliar footing in her kitchen will feel like M.F.K. Fisher in no time. Nutritionist Jodi Citrin, chef Katie Nuanes, and writer Melissa Gibson offer hilarious commentary, sexy anecdotes, and tangible solutions to healthy and simple cooking. Chapters provide the 4-1-1 on essential utensils, pantry staples, and basic cooking techniques. Delicious and nutritious recipes for single-serving weeknight meals (because a gal should be out with friends or on a date Friday and Saturday!) cover main courses, salads, side dishes, and even desserts. Armed with the tips and quick prep ideas on every page, any woman can have dinner on the table in no time. AUTHOR: Jodi Citrin, M.S., R.D. (New York City), center, is a nutritionist and the president of Citrition, LLC. Her articles have appeared in various print outlets, and she was a contributing researcher to The Portion Teller: Smartsize Your Way to Permanent Weight Loss, which was voted one of the best health books of 2005 by O: The Oprah Magazine and the Wall Street Journal. She has appeared on Good Morning America. Melissa Gibson (San Francisco), left, has traveled the world accumulating culinary knowledge and saucy stories. She has worked for a variety of Fortune 500 companies and is currently working in advertising. Katie Nuanes (Los Angeles area), right, is a graduate of the California School of Culinary Arts. After working at San Francisco's Greens Restaurant under famed chef Annie Somerville, she is now a personal chef in Orange County.