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Since its inception three years ago, the very successful and award-winning President's Choice Magazine has become a showcase for fabulous recipes accompanied by gorgeous photography. Among the magazine's most popular columns is "Nice Timing," by chef Pamela Steel.

The concept of Nice Timing, the book, is simple: each of the 40 menus features easy but impressive appetizers, entrées and desserts. All recipes are timed to be completed within an hour.

Each menu is accompanied by suggestions for when, where, and what to drink. For instance, if one summer evening you decide to throw a Mediterranean-style dinner for four (Grilled Meze Platter, New Potato Salad with Wild Greens and Honey-Dipped Fruits and Nuts), finish with an ouzo to sip in the garden, served in tall glasses with plenty of cold water.

More of what's inside:

• Warm Scallop Salad, Nori-Wrapped Chicken on Soba Noodles, and Mixed Berries with Vanilla Yogurt
• Pissaladiere, Roast Quail with Wild Mushroom Bread Pudding, and Perfect Apple Crumble
• Tomatoes with Red Onion and Parmesan, Smoked Turkey Wraps with Carrot and Apple Salad, and scrumptious Lemon Cheesecake

About the Author
Chef Pamela Steel is a contributing editor of President's Choice Magazine, where her column, "Nice Timing," has been a popular feature since the magazine's launch. Her previous cookbooks include Recipes for Homemade Love, a book of memories and homespun recipes, as well as four books in the Mania series: Pasta Mania, Casserole Mania, Soup Mania and Cookie Mania. Pamela is also the co-author of two forthcoming Complete Idiot's Guides on soups and low-fat cooking.