The New York Times bestselling author of The Way Home returns with over 100 fabulous recipes--mouthwatering and budget friendly updates of her favorite childhood meals. From Kardea Brown: Growing up in a household with a single parent taught me how to make use of things we already had because money was tight. Even though my mother struggled, I never felt that struggle. I never skipped a meal because my mom was resourceful. She made gourmet meals with simple kitchen staples. With the rising cost of groceries, families are forced to decide whether to put food on the table or keep the lights on in their homes. No stranger to the "struggle" Kardea is back with this economical, practical and flavorful cookbook everyone needs . Offering crowd and palate pleasing dishes for morning, noon, and night.

RECIPES Breakfast Break the fast with Geechee Egg Rice, Sausage and Grits and On the Run Breakfast Sandwiches. Lunch Dig into Turkey Smash Burgers, Tuna Melts, and We Got McDonalds at Home Chicken Nuggets. Dinner Welcome friends and family home with filling, mouthwatering dishes like Grilled "Poke" Chops, Chicken Mafe and "The Poor Man's Meal". Desserts Sweeten meals with delights such as Ma's goodie bars, Warm Sticky Apple Pudding and Lemon Snowball Cookies. Filled with inviting and tasty food that won't break the bank, illustrated with over 80 color photos, Make Do with What You Have allows you to enjoy great meals every day.