Take mouth-watering recipes that call for succulent catfish and a variety of easy-to-find ingredients. Stir in some tasty sauces, soups, stews, side dishes, and sandwiches, all with a decidedly Southern flair. Add a dash of tantalizing tidbits about the private life of the captivating catfish, as well as hints for healthy eating, and you have The Essential Catfish Cookbook. This cookbook is user friendly, with Notes sections for you to add your own creative changes and comments. The recipes are rated Very Easy, Easy, or Moderately Easy, and all have been kitchen-tested for convenience, accuracy, and--above all--taste. Yes, easy cooking can lead to great eating! The Essential Catfish Cookbook is a great holiday or hostess gift, a surprise for the fisherman in your family, a starter cookbook for beginning cooks and newlyweds, and a must-have for cookbook collectors and catfish connoisseurs.