In 2008, Aaron McCargo, Jr., was the winner of The Next Food Network Star (the same show that best-selling cookbook author Guy Fieri won before he got his own series). As the prize
for winning, McCargo’s own show, Big Daddy’s House, launched in August 2008. It was immediately ranked the #1 show in the Food Network’s Sunday “weekend block” (even ranked up
against Guy Fieri’s show). Big Daddy’s House is now filming its fourth season, and Food Network recently produced a pilot with McCargo for a brand-new show called Outrageous
Foods to begin airing in the fall if picked up. As is clear by his success, McCargo's fan base is growing rapidly, and this will be his first-ever cookbook. The 120
recipes totally reflect his personal, boldly-flavored cooking style -- Spicy Beef Quesadillas, Jerk Chicken with Smoked Gouda Sandwich, Pepperoni-Cheese Burger Turnover, Salisbury Steak
Bundles. This is food that makes your mouth water just from reading the recipe titles. There are chapters for soups, salads, appetizers, side dishes, and mains, all offering
exciting, comfort food dishes that even beginner cooks can prepare. There are no fussy cooking techniques and esoteric ingredients here. This book is about getting creative and
having fun in the kitchen. And if home cooks have any room left for dessert, they're sure to love McCargo's Candybar Cookies or the Tiramisu Cupcakes. This full color book will
include finished dish shots and plenty of photos of the charming author at work in the kitchen.
