n nBursting with personality and mouthwatering dishes, a cookbook for family and friendly gatherings from celebrity chef Jeff Mauro, co-host of Food Networks The Kitchen. n nWhen Jeff Mauro was growing up in his big Italian American family in Chicago, his mother would often be on the phone talking to cousins, aunts, uncles, grandparents, and family friends. Her favorite phrase? Come on over! When Jeff heard those three words, he and his siblings knew company was coming and there would be good food to accompany their visit. A boy who loved to eat and make people laugh, Jeff was in heaven.n nNow the host of the Emmy-nominated The Kitchen on Food Network, Jeff still loves entertaining with his family. For Jeff, theres no better way to create shared memories than over a good meal. In Come on Over he invites everyone to share in the fun, providing delicious recipes for all occasions, from game day to birthdays to brunch, along with fun stories from his life. Whatever the get-together, Jeff has the perfect food to make it memorable--and make everyone feel like family--with recipes such as: n nEarly Bird Gets the Brunch . . . Come On Overn n- Sausage, Egg, and Cheese MoMuffins n- Marjorie Alice Ross Jones Fried Pork Chops . . . for Breakfast nHey Bro, Were Watching the Game . . . Come On Over . . . And Pick Up Some Ice on the Wayn n- BLT Sliders with Candied Bacon n- Pancetta and Parm Popcorn nCome On Over . . . Im Throwing an Island Party nn n- Crispy Plantain Chips n- Takeout-Style Chinese Spare Ribs nDo You Smell That Meat Smoke? Thats Right, Its Coming from my Backyard . . . Come On Overn n- Smoked Cheez-Its n- Smoked Honey-Glazed Cedar Plank Salmon nSarahs Baking . . . Come On Overn n- Sarahs Famous Sea Salt Pecan Chocolate Chip Cookies n- No-Bake Cookie Butter Pie nOverflowing with Jeffs big personality, celebration-ready food for friends and family, and gorgeous food and lifestyle color photographs, this laugh-out-loud-funny cookbook will inspire you to pick up the phone and invite your favorite people to share good times, eat good food, and make wonderful memories.n