A collection of freshly prepared foods to create exciting meals for family and elegant entertaining with friends. Included are contemporary and traditional recipes, which emphasize fresh and seasonal ingredients. The foods are easily prepared with fresh and uncomplicated flavors. This is a cookbook celebration for both the beginning home cook and the gourmet chef in the home. The author's hope is that this cookbook will be an inspiration to file home cook -- the one who values freshly prepared foods and recipes that have honest and satisfying flavors.