is a wonderful resource for anyone, from Beginner to Advanced cooks. The recipes are structured to highlight the ingredients and utensils necessary for each step, to ease your way into cooking delicious and impressive dishes. This book contains every kind of dish, from cozy comfort foods to show-stopping centerpieces; from kid-friendly options to dishes for those with a more discerning palate. With over 700 recipes, you will easily find dishes to love and share with family and friends. Ellen McCarn has been writing instructional books and materials for English Smocking for over 40 years. She has also freelanced and had her original recipes published in Southern Living magazine and Oxmoor House books. Now, she uses her tried and true instructional technique to prove that anyone can be a .