New American Cuisine for Today's Family offers great cooking tips for busy families and professionals everywhere. Based on traditional Mediterranean meals, Lisa Akoury-Ross modifies these great dishes into time condensed prep times so you can get a healthy and nutritious meal on the table in less than 30 minutes. There are also tips on which foods should be kept on hand in the pantry or freezer for fast and easy preparation, as well as what main courses and side dishes go well together. This cookbook presents dozens of ideas on how to enjoy the wonderful flavors of the Mediterranean diet, while still satisfying palettes of all ages.