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“Mmmmmm…it smells good in here,” is what I hear as guests arrive for a special evening of tantalizing dining in our home. This was not always the case, as you will discover.
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Welcome to ”nowyourecooking.net” , where you will find recipes for every occasion; recipes for beginners as well as the seasoned cook. Have a ball trying these tasty dishes which I have hand-selected . Pat yourself on the back when you get rave reviews from family and friends.
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When my husband and I were newly married, I knew very little about how to cook. When I served him a meal one evening, the look on his face was very revealing, as he asked, “What is this? You’d better call my mom.”  Yes, I let him live, and I DID call his mom – it was one of the best things I ever did.
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My mother-in-law is a fabulous cook and she was more than willing to teach me her “recipe secrets”, although she always says, “I don’t really have a recipe for that, I just throw a little of this and that in until it tastes just right.”  She also makes everything from scratch. It’s a common sight to see her baking bread when you stop by her home . . .it’s not a mix and it’s not in a bread machine – it’s from scratch.
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In the beginning, I was not sure that I wanted to learn to cook EVERYTHING from scratch, but now I wouldn’t change a thing. What you will learn here is the “essence” of what she taught me. Every cook has her own signature to her cooking style. Please take these recipes and make them your own, for the pure pleasure of your friends and family.
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I know that I’ve graduated from my mother-in-law’s culinary school because now when we dine out, my husband says, “That pie wasn’t as good as yours.”  Again his face was very revealing and he knows he will soon have some homemade pie.
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Try these recipes that have been tweaked with a little of this and a little of that until they are just right. You may even come up with an idea to add your special touch as well. Eat to your heart’s content and enjoy every morsel.
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When entertaining, the Italian dishes, beef and chicken dishes can’t be beat. They are comfort foods at their best.
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Try the delicious soups recipes on a cold winter evening ; add a delectable dessert to top off the evening.
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