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Growing up in a family that didn’t cook, knew little of foods others cooked, the author of Adventures in Cooking decided to learn to cook. Determined from her youth to cook for her family once she got married, Debbie set out to know the right way to cook. Along the way, there were some disappointments, yet she never gave up on her dream to learn how to cook. How about you? Has your cooking changed your life yet for the better? Do people rave about even the simplest of meals you prepare? Are you relaxed and confident about cooking for a group? If you’re overcome with self-doubt, then Debbie’s journey from “can’t even boil water” to the accomplished cook she is today is the book for you ...

In a series of fun-yet-straightforward essays and somewhat snarky recipe descriptions, Hassler takes the new/novice home cook through the basic steps of making tasty, economical meals. Starting with stews, chilis, and soups, the journey leads to such meals as pork lo mein, stuffed bell peppers, and chicken vindaloo. "It turns out it's not all that hard, quite a bit of fun, and a hell of a lot cheaper than sticking with those same old heat-n-eat patterns, too," Hassler said. "Look - I don't know how you got here (divorce, 'confirmed bachelor,' whatever), but now that you are, I want to shake your hand. You see, I was once a clueless eater, but I've learned a few things that helped make ...

It was a delight to compile this book for my mother, Mary Carol Kerr. She shares the ideal that "Cooking is like love. It should be entered into with abandon or not at all." My father subscribed to Tom Wolfe's philosophy, "There is no spectacle on earth more appealing than that of a beautiful woman in the act of cooking dinner for someone she loves." Often, dad would wander into mom's kitchen to check how the meal was progressing. This was usually met with a "Shoo – it'll be ready soon!" Her shoo was often rebutted with kisses or cuddles, and "Mmmm… smells good." My mother, of course, knew this and often delayed mealtime in pursuit of kisses. Meals were always for sharing, ...

Chef Rey definitely knows his way around the kitchen, and some of the top athletes around would agree. NBA Hall of Famer Tracy McGrady hired Chef Rey after he graduated from culinary school in his 30's. He was the McGrady family executive chef for five years. Since then, he went on to prepare meals for big names like Beyonce, and players for the Houston Astros. Within this cookbook are great recipe favorites along with beautiful stories of his culinary journey.

A household guide of how to use your lemons. From beauty, health, pet-care or cleaning. Includes recipes and ideas.

Through this collection of recipes, we are reminded of the hands that toiled in the field to bring in the harvest, the care that went into the preparation of our meal, and the shared memories each of us found as we gathered around the dinner table. We sincerely hope that you and your family will enjoy this unique collection of familiar flavors and fond memories!

Basic home recipes from family & friends, Not Perfection, Not Precise, But I bet you it taste just right.

Every newsletter I’ve produced for my street team and readers group, I’ve asked for recipes. Quick and easy or simple recipes that any of my readers and street team could prepare. Many of the group is working parents, single, or a couple. Having a recipe to fall back on busy work nights, needing help with homework evenings, or even having worked overtime is a blessing. Sharing these recipes often brought members of the group and team together. After a while, the idea of putting all these recipes in one place came to mind. Why not also offer the option to buy them in a printed format and donate the proceeds to charity. The group response was an overwhelming yes! On the following pages, ...

My textbook of recipes that have been put through several years of pastry student’s trial and error.