On the day Shirley had invited all of her relatives to dinner and Moe, her husband, was pleasantly tinkering in the yard, a flying saucer quietly landed next to their toolshed. Shirley and Moe. Just a regular couple from Bellmore. Today, all they are expecting is a nice, quiet dinner with a few cousins. But what do they get? Spacemen! From outer space! They don't know it yet, but with a touch of human (and alien) kindness and a heaping bowl of spaghetti and meatballs, the galaxy is about to get a little bit smaller.

Simple text and pictures introduce the traditions of this Jewish celebration of Passover.

-- Chilled & frozen desserts including cheesecakes, fruit desserts, puddings, sauces, meringue, cake & pastry

"Slow Cooker Recipes" has become a bestseller many times over, proving that cooks everywhere appreciate the handy convenience and timesaving benefits of the slow cooker. In addition to featured main course roast, stew and casserole recipes, appetizers, dips, soups, beans, beverages, and even breads and cakes can be made in the slow cooker. A useful "Tips and Hints" section offers advice on how to make the best use of your slow cooker, including which ingredients can be assembled the night before and which ones should be added last.

Jean Pare has compiled yet another winning collection of recipes in her third cookbook Muffins & More. Recipes for biscuits, coffee cakes, muffins, loaves and quick breads will tempt even the most inexperienced baker. Mrs. Pare credits the popularity of her cookbooks to the fact that all recipes used in her Company's Coming series are quick and easy and use everyday ingredients. Her extensive experience as a professional caterer and her busy home life as a mother of four have provided her with firsthand knowledge of peoples' favorite foods. Mrs. Pare continues to share these recipes with family and friends from coast to coast and around the world. Book jacket.

The weekend is finally here -- time to relax with family, friends and plenty of good food! Keep the festivities rolling with your choice of casual entertaining ideas from Weekend Cooking. Inside you'll find 40 creative menu plans featuring more than 200 all-new, kitchen-tested recipes. Weekend Cooking features everything from a laid-back video night of snacking to an exotic African safari party to a spicy Australian barbecue. Each recipe has been beautifully photographed and is easy to follow, for winning results every time. Whenever family and friends come together on the weekend, save time to enjoy their company. Count on Weekend Cooking for your menu plan! Book jacket.