This cookbook was originally written as a wedding gift for the author's daughter. Requests for more books led to the creation of this book for public sale. Author Sandi Horton writes, "It is difficult to condense decades of cooking experience into one book. Organizing cooking ideas, giving suggestions and sharing methods is an overwhelming project." "I'm attempting to share my cooking discoveries to encourage others to develop their own style of cooking. It is not an easy task to limit this book to 100 pages describing the basics of creating delicious food." "Cooking is an art. It is an expression of individual taste both in food choices, combinations of different foods, and the presentation of the dishes. I like to create unique meals every day." CONTENTS Intro to Cooking11 Shopping for Food19 Meat Fresh produce Cheese Bottled products Eggs31 Scrambled, fried French toast, deviled eggs Egg sandwiches Omelet Quiche Salads43 Garden salads and homemade dressings Cooked salads - chicken, potato, pasta Chicken53 In a skillet, in an oven Fish59 In a skillet, in an oven Crab cakes, salmon patties Shrimp, scallops Pork65 Pork in a skillet, in an oven Pasta, Rice, and More69 Pasta Sauces Rice and risotto Couscous, grits Fresh Vegetables77 Asparagus, corn on cob Squash Cauliflower, broccoli Cole slaw Frozen Foods83 Pizza, meatballs Vegetables Breads Mexican Style Food91 Quesadillas Chile rellenos, meat pie Margaritas Avocados, guacamole