Written by a television food host, this collection of recipes contains 125 of his favorite recipes. It ranges from Pastrami Benedict and Tomato and Potato Chip Sandwiches to Buffalo Chicken Pizza and Doughnutmisu ("tiramisu" made with powdered doughnuts).

Sam launched his show in 2002 after growing bored with his biotechnology job, and today he is one of California's most visible food world personalities, with sold-out cooking classes, a spokesperson gig for "Newcastle Brown Ale", a Discovery Health Channel series, and Cooking Guy streaming media segments for Nokia phones.

Thank You.Introduction.Basic Stuff to Know.I Love Brunch.Appetizers.Soup and Salad.Fast Food.Just Chicken.My Favorites.Outside Food.Seafood.The Weather Blows, But the Food Doesn't.Don't be Mean to Vegetables.Desserts.Index.