...to wrap and refrigerate the planned leftovers as soon as possible. Food that is left out begs for bacteria. And food poisoning is a reminder of a past meal you'll never forget. Reach Dan Macdonald at dan.macdonald@morris.com.

...Besides great food, diet cookbooks offer something else: Use them often, and you might not have to go on a diet. Dan Macdonald is a food columnist for the The Florida Times-Union, Jacksonville.

...tavern is a special place, you'll love this book. It has taken me so long to read because I find myself re-reading the same page three times. Moehringer is a wordsmith. Dan Macdonald can be reached at dan.macdonald@morris.com.

...and cover it to keep it warm. Microwave the sauce, uncovered, on high for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes, stirring once until it's thick and smooth. Pour it over the chicken. Dan Macdonald can be reached at dan.macdonald@morris.com.

...Jaqueline Kennedy died in 1994, Connolly said the home was like any other. His job was to keep family and friends fed with food that would keep on several buffet stations. Dan Macdonald can be reached at dan.macdonald@morris.com.

...handiwork? Put it in sealable plastic bags or containers and share it with the neighbors. It'll save them from the danger of cutting an onion with their sloppy knife skills. Dan Macdonald can be reached at dan.macdonald@morris.com.

...the judges you need to sway. Live to cook another day. Most of all, remember this: In the world of reality TV, it's not about cooking. It's all about entertaining. Dan Macdonald can be reached at dan.macdonald@morris.com.

...and top with sauce. Yield: 6 servings. Source: Adapted from American Game Cooking by John Ash and Sid Goldstein. Dan Macdonald is a food columnist for the The Florida Times-Union, Jacksonville.