Dear Reader,

Mealtime is such a special family time; I just wanted to share with you the tools and tips that make a perfect meal even better. Every family deserves a stress free evening meal, or breakfast, and these recipes will help you create a simple meal with flavor.

It is my desire to present the best quality recipes and foods for your dining pleasure. I provided tips, suggestions, and quotes to help you plan delicious and nutritious meals for your family mealtimes. In the tables, near the front of the book, you’ll find suggested cooking and preparation ideas, a selection of herbs, and a kitchen directory that will help even the most efficient cook find new ways of navigating the kitchen.

After a blissful few moments of preparing your family favorites, I encourage you to sit down at the table and share dinner hour conversations with your family. Make every meal a family event worth coming home to, using the valuable tools in this cookbook.

If you are wondering about who the people are on the cover of my cookbook, they are my wonderful editor’s family, Tim, Brenda and Corbin Emerson.  My editor was Kim Emerson and assistant editor/designer was Ginger Marks.  Both ladies are awesome to work with should you are looking for and editor and designer.