Looking for ideas for that holiday dinner? Tired of heading to the nearest fast-food place for dinner?

"Twenty Recipes Tested Repeatedly by a Restaurant Cook and Mother of Two Active Preschoolers"

From making stock to a cake for dessert,

it's all here.

Hello Everyone,    

 

I'm Megan Crane.

I'm a 28 year old mother of two who also happens to be a professional line cook. I've been working in restaurants in one capacity or another for the last twelve years, always in the kitchen. Currently, I cook in the kitchen of one of a very few gourmet restaurants in my hometown. I love to cook, to innovate and create something my family loves from a few simple ingredients. I'm always trying to save money without sacrificing flavor, and I've discovered that it's fairly easy to do.

 

As a working mother, I understand time constraints, especially when I'm trying to get dinner on the table for my family. Working forty hour weeks, with a two year old son and a nearly four year old son, can be exhausting. So I understand the appeal of convenience. Sure, it's easy to open a can, add a box of stuff to some fried meat, throw a plate in the microwave, head to the nearest drive-thru for a bag of MSG and saturated fat. I've done it. But it doesn't taste that great. It contains all sorts of chemicals, preservatives, empty calories. Besides, my kids love to watch me cook, and I personally believe that the little extra time and effort put into a home-cooked meal helps to show how much I love them.

This is a collection of 20 of my recipes. At first glance, it may appear to be an eclectic group. The common thread that ties them together is this: they are all in heavy rotation in my kitchen. Main courses, side dishes, breads and desserts, they're all here, and broken down into easy to follow steps, from making basic stock (no more canned broth), to an incredibly easy recipe for ravioli from scratch, to homemade marshmallows. Nearly all of these recipes can be made by a kitchen novice.

One of my favorites is the recipe for fresh, homemade ricotta . For the cost of a gallon of milk and a length of cheesecloth, you'll have a pound of delicious, fresh cheese that you can use in a multitude of recipes - gnocchi (also included), lasagna, cannoli, manicotti, etc.

 

So, in the spirit of the holidays, I invite you to give this a try. Roast turkey, cookies for Santa, even a little homemade coffee liqueur to sip by the fire after a night of wrapping presents, it's all in here. For five dollars, less than the cost of a drive-thru "value meal," you get twenty recipes tested and approved by a busy working mother who happens to know about good food.

Why only five dollars?

At this time of the year, most of us are more interested in spending money on gifts for our friends and loved ones. The last thing on most people's minds is the purchase of a new cookbook. But why not try changing up your traditional meal with a few new recipes? With that in mind, I wanted to offer this at a price affordable for anyone. I find some of my greatest joy in the kitchen, cooking for my friends and family, and in the spirit of the season, I wanted to share that joy with you.

Thanks again,

Megan Crane

 

P.S. Just think. 20 recipes for the low price of $5.00, with step-by-step instructions designed to lead you by the hand through each dish. It truly is easy to create satisfying and hearty meals for your family!

P.S.S, JUST ADDED My families Favorite Pie recipes, time tested and completely original, I have created these for my family and with the sweet tooths they have, they are always happy!