“It’s easy to follow. You can check the ingredients list and think, ‘I already have most of those things.’ The instructions are straightforward and the recipes actually turn out well,” she explains. The book features traditional, comforting recipes like chicken soup — She jokes, “I make it even tastier.” The menu includes favorites like baked mac and cheese and blueberry muffins, with influences. She also features traditional recipes. “We now prepare a variety of dishes, but I believe that people trust our food preferences and can connect with our values,” she explains.