LESLIE BAILEY is the host of WSFA-12 television's Hey, Leslie! What's Cooking? and the owner of Silver Spoon Caterers and a la Carte Cafe, established in 1991. In addition to being a successful restaurateur, she is also a morning radio personality for Cool 104.3. She is active in local theater and musical productions and directs and performs in her own cabaret-style productions. A tireless volunteer, she has been a recipient of the Arts in Education award and a nominee for Citizen of the Year in her hometown of Montgomery, Alabama.

Leslie Bailey has compiled more than 150 of her favorite recipes for her first cookbook. From appealing appetizers to decadent desserts, Leslie shares her most-asked-for recipes. Those who have sampled the delicious dishes at her restaurant, the Silver Spoon Cafe, or at one of her many catered events will be delighted to get the recipes for a host of Silver Spoon signature dishes. Whether you're looking for an exquisite holiday dessert, a hearty casserole for a covered-dish supper, or just something quick to fix for a weeknight dinner, these tried-and-true, Southern-style recipes come to the rescue every time. According to Leslie, "Good food doesn't have to be fancy or hard to make," and the cookbook reflects this philosophy. Guaranteed to be easy. Guaranteed to be good. What more could you ask for in a cookbook? It's the next best thing to having Leslie come over and cook for you.