This book is dedicated to every person who has ever stepped into the kitchen with a mix of hope and hesitation. It is for the new cook who worries about getting it wrong, the busy
mother who just needs a meal on the table after a long day, and the dad or college student who never imagined they’d be the one responsible for feeding a family. It is for anyone who has looked at a recipe and thought, “This might be too much for me,” and then decided to try anyway. My recipes were made with you in mind. They are easy to follow, budget-friendly, and forgiving enough to build confidence one dish at a time.
But more than that, this book is about what food can mean to a family. Cooking isn’t only for filling plates, but for filling moments. When we share a meal that is nourishing and flavorful, we lift spirits and bring happiness into the room. When we cook with care, we invest in the health and long life of the people we love most. That is the actual mission of Geez cooking: to give you recipes that serve the body, the spirit, and the soul all at once.
My vision has always been to make healthy, delicious meals accessible to everyone. These recipes encourage fresh herbs and vegetables from the garden when possible, but they also remind you that you don’t need much to create something beautiful. Most of the dishes are written for two to four people, because small gatherings can be just as meaningful as big ones.
Each recipe carries a few tips that will guide you beyond one dish, teaching you flavor patterns and cooking techniques you can use again and again. Once you learn the process,
you’ll see how easy it is to make adjustments, spice it up, or use less if you want, but never lose the flavor that makes the meal complete.
This book is my offering to you, a gift of recipes that are not just about food but about life, love, and connection. May they nourish your family, warm your gatherings, and remind you that cooking, at its heart, is an act of love.