"e;This book represents the love of cooking!"e; Throughout the years of preparing food for my family and friends, I often reminisce about my mother and grandmother in their own kitchens preparing meals with ease. Their food was so delicious! I watched as we and others happily ate their food, smiling, and even humming at times. That was what we called "e;good eatin"e; right there! They were both good ole southern cooks, and I learned a lot from them. However, my cooking style took on a little different flair. My style became more "e;out of the box,"e; though not literally. I started making somewhat easier dishes, a little less southern, but just as flavorful and tasty! In preparing my dishes, I focused on simplicity and applied it to breakfasts, casseroles, appetizers, and much more. I can keep pace with the best of southern cooks, but my speciality is easy! The love that flowed from my grandmother & mother prepared me for this cookbook. It prepared me to follow and pursue my love of cooking and making others happy through it. Therefore, I dedicate this cookbook in honor of the two most important beauties of my life.