From Mama'sTable to Mine

A wholehearted recommendation to buy this lovely book by Paula Deen's son.  I recently saw him on a segment of The Chew, where he prepared his Cheeseburger Casserole.  He spoke about the development of the recipes in this book -- using favorite Southern recipes, but reducing the fat and calories.  Serving sizes, fat and calorie content are included for each recipe.

The book includes tips on living a healthy lifestyle, while still enjoying delicious food.  Recipes are clearly written, and the photographs are sumptuous.  Usually when I look through a recipe book, I find only a few that appeal to me.  The recipes in this book, however, are overwhelmingly appealing.  Now I can cook comfort food without guilt.

Separate chapters feature appetizers, soups, salads, family meals, sandwiches, breakfasts and even luscious desserts.  Pickled shrimp,artichoke and spinach dip, mini Savannah crab cakes, tomato soup with cheddar croutons, butternut squash soup, black-eyed pea salad, Buffalo chicken salad, oven-fried chicken, loaded lasagna,avocado BLT, southern tomato sandwiches, broccoli souffle, buttermilk mashed potatoes, easy eggs florentine, pecan waffles with strawberry syrup, Savannah tiramisu, and peach cobbler are just a sampling of recipes found between the covers of this lovely book.

I can't wait to begin cooking!!