One hundred warm and inviting original recipes from the kitchen and the novels of #1  New York Times  bestselling author Debbie Macomber She’s welcomed you to the Rose Harbor Inn in Cedar Cove, and now the beloved author invites you to take a seat at her table in a new cookbook featuring her favorite recipes. For Debbie Macomber, food means family—recipes and holiday traditions are passed down through generations, and meals provide opportunities for everyone to gather and share their love. In this treasure trove you’ll find one hundred delicious dishes that have become Debbie Macomber’s staples, some inspired by her novels and others by family and friends, including   • Baked Oatmeal— a comforting start to the day, and something Jo Marie would serve her Rose Harbor Inn guests. • Grilled Fish Tacos with Cilantro-Lime Sauce— a perfect date night delight for Nichole and Rocco from A Girl’s Guide to Moving On • Gratitude Bread— a wonderful way to express appreciation for the loved ones in your life, a gift that Shay from Any Dream Will Do would bake for her neighbors • Honey-Chipotle Oven-Roasted Ribs— a mouthwatering dish created by Debbie’s son-in-law, but Sam Carney from If Not for You would easily whip up a succulent platter for friends • Eggnog Cookies— a sweet treat that Merry would give to Bright in Debbie’s Christmas classic • Guinness Pot Pie— a meaty show-stopping sensation that could win the heart of a hero in any of Debbie’s books, or the hero in your life   You’ll also discover Macomber go-to favorites—Roasted Sesame Asparagus, Debbie’s Light Clam Chowder, Cookies and Cream Frozen Dessert. And no cookbook would be complete without Debbie’s guilty pleasure: seasoned popcorn.                   Loaded with gorgeous full-color photographs and memorable stories about the author’s cherished traditions, Debbie Macomber’s Table embraces the idea that food is more than nourishment. It is a blessing that brings family and friends together. Praise for Debbie Macomber   “No one tugs at readers’ heartstrings quite as effectively as Macomber.” — Chicago Tribune   “The reigning queen of women’s fiction.” — The Sacramento Bee   Debbie Macomber , the author of It's Better This Way, A Walk Along the Beach, Window on the Bay, Cottage by the Sea, Any Dream Will Do, If Not for You, and the Rose Harbor Inn series, is a leading voice in women's fiction. Thirteen of her novels have reached #1 on the New York Times bestseller list, and five of her beloved Christmas novels have been hit movies on the Hallmark Channel, including Mrs. Miracle and Mr. Miracle . Hallmark Channel also produced the original series Debbie Macomber’s Cedar Cove, based on Macomber’s Cedar Cove books. She is, as well, the author of the cookbook Debbie Macomber’s Table. There are more than 200 million copies of her books in print worldwide. Chapter 1 Before You Use This Book Many ingredients come in different forms: fresh or dried, salted or unsalted, small, medium, or large, coarse or fine, bleached or unbleached. Unless a recipe says otherwise, all: Eggs are large. Flour is all-purpose. Bleached or unbleached is up to you. Sugar is granulated. If the recipe calls for brown sugar and doesn’t specify light or dark, use whatever you have on hand or whichever you prefer. Butter is unsalted. Cream is heavy or whipping cream. Milk is whole milk. You can probably substitute 2% with good results, but I won’t guarantee what a recipe will taste like if you use skim or nonfat. Salt is kosher salt. If you use regular table salt, start with half the amount specified in the recipe and adjust the seasoning to your taste. Pepper is freshly ground black pepper. Cheese is full fat. You can use white or yellow Cheddar, whichever you prefer. Scallions or green onions should always have the roots and tops trimmed. Unless otherwise noted, use both white and green parts. Vegetable oil is any neutral-tasting vegetable oil, like canola or a mild olive oil. The recipes give volume (cup, teaspoon, and tablespoon) measurements wherever possible. If you don’t like having a half or quarter of an onion lying around, it’s helpful to know that 1 small onion is about 1/2 cup; 1 medium onion is about 1 cup, and 1 large onion is about 2 cups. If I know a substitution can successfully be made for an ingredient, the recipe or headnote will say so. You can use butter or cooking spray to grease baking pans or muffin tins, whichever you prefer. I find it easier to use cooking spray on muffin tins, myself. Several recipes call for toasted nuts or roasted garlic. To toast nuts in the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Place the nuts in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet and bake for 5 to 10 minutes, until the nuts are fragrant. Stir or shake the pan once or twice while the nuts are toasting. Remove the pan from the oven and cool the nuts on a plate. To toast nuts in the microwave: Spread 1/2 cup nuts in a single lay