Overview
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 100 color photos, Make Do with What You Have allows you to enjoy great meals every day.
This book title, Make Do with What You Have (100 Delicious New Recipes from Favorite Old-School Meals), ISBN: 9780063425576, by Kardea Brown, published by HarperCollins (October 28, 2025) is available in hardcover. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
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