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PREFACE
Thanks for purchasing America’s Most Wanted Recipes. This cookbook is a compilation of recipes that myfamily and I love. These recipes are the result of years of trial and error and testing to get them just right. Whilewe legally cannot claim to offer the actual copyrighted recipes for the famous foods listed in this cookbook, weare confident that you won’t be able to tell the difference.Everyone enjoys eating out but there’s nothing like a home cooked meal made from scratch. Why not have thebest of both worlds? We thought it would be a great idea to recreate some of our favorite dishes at home. Thisway you get to enjoy your favorite dish as a home cooked meal and save money in the process.
How much can you save?
The amount you’ll save depends on how many times you substitute preparing these recipes at home instead ofeating out. I estimate that my wife and I save about $180 a month. That’s enough to pay our Cable TV, DSLInternet service, and electricity bill combined. Here’s an example of the potential savings:
Fettucini Alfredo from the Olive Garden
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Retail Price: $10.25Home Version: $4.28
You Save: $5.97
When you consider that the home version recipe serves 6, you are actually saving $35.82. Over time, savingmoney this way really adds up.
Preparation
When preparing these recipes, some cooking basics to remember are to clean your meats thoroughly and washyour hands, workspace, and cooking utensils often. Make sure you have the basic cooking tools needed toprepare the recipes such as a thermometer, measuring cups, measuring spoons, and sharp knives. Having theright equipment helps enhance your cooking experience. We’ve also included recipe tips and definitionsthroughout the book to help you along the way.It’s also a good idea to read the entire recipe before you begin preparing it. This way you can make adjustmentsin advance to suit your required serving size and other preferences.We hope you enjoy making these famous dishes as much as we do and have an even better experience eatingthem. Don’t forget to check out our website atwww.RecipeSecrets.netwhere you’ll find a new recipe to trydaily. I hope this book brings joy and good eating to you, your family, and your friends for years to come.
Ron DouglasPublisher RecipeSecrets.net