This book is the second book for me and I am branching out a bit to include some new dishes. I still love to cook and am always learning new cooking techniques and new strategies to make my recipes extra special and extra delicious. Case-In-Point....I was always afraid to work with seafood because I am allergic to shell fish. However, I found my way and discovered some great seafood dishes that don t scare me any longer. This book also includes some new bar-be-que favorites, lamb recipes and some additional good old Southern dishes that we all know and love. Special times with my Quality Assurance Team (my family and friends) always inspire me to keep learning about new foods and keep trying new things. I hope you enjoy my stories and all the wonderfully delicious recipes in Cooking Up Memories II ."