Philosopher"s Chowder. Skinny Meatloaf. Fat Man"s Shrimp. Immediate Fudge Cake. These are just a few of the beloved recipes from Peg Bracken"s classic "The I Hate to Cook Book". Written in a time when women were expected to have full, delicious meals on the table for their families every night, Peg Bracken offered women who didn"t revel in this obligation an alternative: quick, simple meals that took minimal effort but would still satisfy. 50 years later, times have certainly changed - but the appeal of the "The I Hate to Cook Book" hasn"t. This book is for everyone, men and women alike, who wants to get from cooking hour to cocktail hour in as little time as possible.