A group of talented authors from all over the world (many of us famous!) got together over the Internet to share our passion for electronic books, called e-books for short. We discovered that we shared another passion: one for food. This cookbook, "Now we're cooking! -- 43 Authors in the Kitchen" is the result of our decision to reach out across the Internet with a free invitation to share favorite dishes from our private collections. 

Of course, you understand that these recipes aren't from some highly paid professional chef. They haven't been independently tested for uniformity, allergic sensitivity, or diabetic requirements. No dietitian has been consulted to see if any "allergy" or "diabetic" warnings should have been added to them. Professional chefs haven't tested these recipes, nor do they pretend to be professional quality, although we've done our very best to be accurate.

These recipes are the home-cooking family favorites we use everyday, presented just as they would be had you stopped by our homes and asked for the recipe. You may have to alter the preparation or cooking instructions to have each luscious recipe come out perfectly for you, due to variations in oven temperatures or altitude between your kitchen and ours. And, of course, you should always consult your own dietitian or physician if you are on a restricted diet. Since we expect this cookbook to attract readers from around the world, we have included a metric conversion table at the end of the cookbook for your convenience.