Not Just Another Cookbook ― Classic Recipes, Simple Cooking

What cookbook do you own that's been written by an engineer? Chances are…none, until now. Colleen Brethen, a project engineer, takes her attention to inventive solutions and combines it with her passion for food. What's the result? A collection of more than 200 mouthwatering recipes written clearly and succinctly for the beginner, yet stimulating and daring for the experienced. And because of her analytical mind and attention to detail, there are even instructions about the tools of the trade and the tips on using them efficiently. Who knew that 40 twists of the pepper grinder created 1 teaspoon of pepper?! Not Just Another Cookbook is for every bride or groom-to-be. It's the gastronomical bible for empty-nesters, bachelors, and busybodies. It's for all of us who love mouthwatering, inventive, fun, and taste-tested dishes. Within are the elements for meals you can count on. They have the building blocks of culinary wonders. Look down and eat up!

A native of Minnesota, but a resident, over the years, of many different states, Colleen Brethen has long enjoyed a passion for cooking and has developed a reputation as an excellent cook, wherever she's lived. Her classic, simple approach comes from years of cooking and culinary classes. Her expertise, presently the good fortune of Kettering, Ohio, where she lives with her husband, Dave, and dog, Rusty, is now, shall we say, an open book.