Secrets of a Home Cook: Tried-and-True Recipes With a Dash of Zest and a Dollop of Wisdom

The secret is out! A cookbook for home cooks written by a real home cook. Whether it's a family recipe with a secret ingredient passed through the generations or a technique that gets dinner on the table fast, it all adds up to a glorious secret that makes each and every recipe a success. Want to jazz up potato leek soup? Add pureed cucumber. Need to whip up dinner in 10 minutes? Shrimp scampi is your dish. Looking to start your own holiday tradition? How about apple pie with Cheddar crust? Nothing beats a home cooked meal and no one has to know where you get your secrets.