I read cook books like they are novels.  I love them. Especially ones with pictures.  I often just look at the pictures and won't use the recipe.  I may glance at the ingredients. I am finicky too.  If it has too many ingredients,  I won't cook it.  My brother on the other hand. He is amazing.  He will make fun stuff that tastes so good. Like Hot Weinies, just like the locals make. I need it to be simple, quick; what I have on hand.  Mostly I have been a meat and potatoes girl.  Lately, I have branched out.  It began with ... View Post