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A collection of recipes, instructions, and information about the preparation and serving of foods. So its best, to talk about a cookbook that is also a chronicle and treasury of the fine art of cooking, an art whose masterpieces-created only to be consumed and enjoy tasting what the tongue likes. Encouraging dietary diversity by first appreciating local recipes is a key step in enhancing good nutrition at community level. This recipe book is work that has taken into account diversity of lifestyles, cultures and food patterns of the various communities. This book is a detailed account of commonly consumed dishes featuring a diversity of mixed ingredient recipes from across various communities. As Food systems are dynamic so are food recipes. The greater the diversity of cultures the greater the diversity of recipes as is clearly demonstrated in this book. For example, a single food group can be prepared and eaten in diverse ways by the different people groups in communities. Caution; Excessive consumption of fat increases the risk of heart disease. The use of oils from plant sources and fish reduces the risk of heart disease. Fat should be consumed in small quantities by adolescents and adults. Saturated fat increases the risk of heart disease. Re-placing saturated fat with unsaturated fat lowers risk of heart disease. What's good for your heart is great for your taste buds! The recipes in this cookbook show that you don't have to lose flavor to eat nutritious foods.