Paulette Mitchell, is a culinary instructor, television personality, spokesperson, freelance food writer, and the author of 13 cookbooks. She is known internationally for her quick-to-prepare recipes with gourmet flair, and she is recognized for her award-winning 15-Minute Gourmet cookbook series.

Paulette’s most recently published cookbook is "The Complete 15-Minute Gourmet: Creative Cuisine Made Fast and Fresh," and the delicious recipes prove that you don't have to sacrifice flavor or nutrition just because life is hectic. Paulette's speedy meals rely on the imaginative use of ingredients, not on elaborate techniques. The dishes are simple enough that even a novice can prepare them. She also makes it possible to create sophisticated gourmet dishes to please the palates of discriminating guests -- all in 15 minutes or less.

Among Paulette's other titles are "A Beautiful Bowl of Soup," "The 15-Minute Gourmet: Vegetarian," and "Vegetarian Sandwiches."

Paulette's 15-Minute Gourmet cookbook series, including Chicken, Vegetarian, and Noodles, was awarded "Best Cookbook Series in the World" at the Gourmand World Media Awards in Pèrigueux, France in November, 2000. Her "Spirited Vegetarian" was named "Best Book on Cooking with Wine" at the same event in 2005.

Paulette says her frequent international travels are her greatest source of culinary inspiration.

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