Great friends and good food make for memorable moments. This cookbook is a stepping stone for beginners as well as advanced chefs. You can never have too many cookbooks when you are in the kitchen, along with the knowledge that you have gleaned from many other sources. All of which helps with your food creation. I can remember at a certain time not all that long ago that there was a pot cooking in every house, because we all loved the art of cooking. But we have lost that love to fast foods and the hurry-up pace of the digital age. There is nothing like preparing and sitting down to a wonderful meal that you prepared for your family. This cookbook is geared toward simplicity and cooking delicious foods. The recipes were accumulated through my long cooking career, starting with my mother and continuing through the military (Army & Navy) to owning my own restaurant and catering business. I have been testing and collecting recipes for over fifty years, both country and urban styles. Some of the recipes come from having to cook with what was available when times were tough and show you how you can make simple ingredients shine. Enjoy.