Read by Michael Flamel

Welcome, dear readers, to a culinary journey that celebrates the magic of garden-fresh ingredients and time-honored family recipes. In this collection, we are delighted to share with you the treasured dishes that have been passed down through our family for generations, each lovingly refined and perfected over the decades. Our talented colleague, Nick Gray, has beautifully illustrated these recipes, bringing each story and flavor to life.

We invite you to savor these recipes with your own family, creating new memories around the dinner table while honoring the rich heritage and origin stories that accompany each dish. May these stews and soups fill your home with warmth, joy, and delicious aromas, just as they have done for us.

Whether you’re savoring a steaming bowl of my father’s Hardy Vegetable Stew, sharing a pot of Texas Beef Stew around a campfire, or indulging in a hearty serving of New England Clam Chowder, we hope these recipes inspire you to cook with love, share with joy, and pass down your own culinary traditions. Bon appétit! ❖