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Microwave Cakes & Snacks by Nita Mehta, is a collection of sumptuous vegetarian recipes, intended for people on-the-go, who want to prepare delicious foods but are facing time constraints. Summary Of The Book In Microwave Cakes & Snacks, readers can expect to find a wide range of vegetarian recipes, that can be made using the microwave. The author’s intention in writing such as book was to help women prepare food in a simple manner, leaving time for family and personal matters. The book contains recipes which focus on snacks and cakes. The author also shares helpful tips throughout the book. For example, Mehta recommends spraying a microwave safe dish with some cooking spray, before using it. Unlike conventional cooking which requires regular stirring, microwaves with a carousel do not require stirring. If the microwave does not contain a carousel, Mehta recommends turning the dish every 2 minutes. Even a simple banana cake recipe which is included in the book, can be easily made in the microwave by placing it on a high setting, for 5 to 7 minutes. This book will help readers in their making cooking easier and quicker. Microwave Cakes & Snacks was published in 2010. About Nita Mehta Nita Mehta is a bestselling author and passionate chef. Some of her other titles are Eggless Desserts, South Indian Recipes Vegetarian, Chocolate Recipes, Baby Cookbook, and Eggless Cakes & Muffins. Mehta completed her M.Sc in Food and Nutrition, from Lady Irwin College, where she was also a Gold Medalist. Many of her cookbooks have won awards. Flavours Of Indian Cooking was the recipient of Best Asian Cookbook Award. She has authored nearly 300 cookery books and has sold more than 3.5 million cookbooks worldwide. Mehta is very passionate about cookery, and often experiments with food and tests it on her friends and relatives.