Memoirs of a Home Cook: Every Great Recipe Has a Story Book

Memoirs of a Home Cookis a collection of recipes and the wonderful stories which make them so special. Beginning with her childhood right up to her busy life as a wife and mother of three, Amy Currie has compiled over 200 recipes inspired by friends and family. What could be better than enjoying a home cooked meal? For the cook, it's all about simple yet elegant with a minimum of fuss. These recipes are easy to prepare with plenty of time saving tips, yet they still manage to capture the magic of old family favorites as well as dinner party fare. The twelve chapters break down into standard sections fromhors d'oeuvres to desserts and everything in between. Recipes range from easy beef burgundy for the novice cook to boeuf bourguignon for those who are more experienced. In addition, there are many child friendly recipes from macaroni and cheese to crunchy after school snack as well as entertaining favorites like bacon toasties and raspberry baked Brie. Whether the crowd is family or friends, it all comes down to crowd-pleasing recipes, and when the cooking comes from the home and the heart, it's always sure to please.