A stack of blueberry pancakes drizzled with syrup, a creamy dish of mac and cheese, hearty spaghetti and meatballs, old-fashioned buttermilk fried chicken, warm peach cobbler with a scoop of vanilla ice cream–no matter what your idea of the ultimate comfort food is, you will discover it in this enticing collection of over 125 recipes for the most treasured American dishes.
For celebrated cookbook author Rick Rodgers, comfort food is all about nostalgic indulgences shared with family and friends. From hearty beef stew to baked ziti with sausage to a towering slice of lemon meringue pie, Rick shares his enthusiasm through personal tales and recipes for hearty, luscious foods that will take you back to childhood.
The rich assortment of recipes in “Comfort Food” covers every meal throughout the day–breakfast, lunch, supper, and of course, dessert. Beautiful color photography, engaging personal tales, and the story behind each delicious dish will soon have you cooking all the foods you remember from the past.
Chapter 1: Breakfast
Blueberry Pancakes
Bacon and Leek Quiche
A Diner Breakfast
Real Corned Beef Hash
Brown Buttery Waffles with Cherries
A Fluffy, Cheesy Omelet
Peaches and Cream Crepes
Potato and Pepper Frittata
A Southern Breakfast
French Toast with Bananas
Gingerbread Pancakes
Cinnamon Buns
Cheese Blintzes
Lemony Eggs Florentine
Old-Fashioned Cider Donuts
Chapter 2: Lunch
Egg Salad Sandwiches
The Cobb
BLTA Sandwiches
Reuben Sandwiches
Clam Chowder
Crab Louis Salad
Fried Oyster Po’Boys
Chicken and Dumplings
Crab Cakes with Lemony Aioli
Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup
Oven-fried Shrimp
Warm Spinach and Bacon Salad
Hearty Bean and Pasta Soup
PB, Honey, Banana Sandwiches
Cheesesteaks
French Onion Soup
Tuna Melts
Meatball Hoagies
Fried Chicken Sandwiches
Lobster Rolls
Fish Tacos
Chapter 3: Supper
Shepherd’s Pie
Spaghetti and Meatballs
Braised Short Ribs with Creamy Polenta
Lasagna Bolognese
Chicken Potpie
Baked Ham
Gnocchi with Pesto
Fish and Chips
Really Good Meatloaf
Coq au Vin
Braised Pork Roast with Sauerkraut and Apples
Linguine with Clams
New York-Style Sausage and Mushroom Pizza
Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas
Texas Beef Chili
Buttermilk Fried Chicken
Baked Ziti with Sausage
North Carolina Pulled Pork Sandwiches with Slaw
Fried Calamari with Spicy Marinara
Eggplant Parmesan
Garlicky Shrimp Scampi
Smothered Pork Chops
Baby Back Ribs
Steak and Mushroom Stroganoff
Ricotta and Spinach Calzone
Hearty Beef Stew
Real Sloppy Joes
Carne Asada Tacos
Ultimate Cheeseburger
Chicken-fried Steak
Roast Lemon Chicken
Mom’s Homestyle Pot Roast
Chapter 4: On the Side
Braised Collard Greens with Bacon
Tomato-Mozzarella Salad
Mexican-style Corn on the Cob
Thick Steak Fries
Buttermilk Biscuits
Beer Battered-Onion Rings
Creamed Spinach
Creamed Corn
The All New Green Bean Casserole
Mac and Cheese
Deviled Eggs
Roasted Butternut Squash with Brown Butter and Sage
Buttery Mashed Potatoes
Creamy Coleslaw
Cheesy Souffles
Jalapeno Poppers
Savory Bread Salad
Spicy Cornbread
Fried Green Tomatoes
Old-Fashioned Potato Salad
Maple-Baked Beans
Scalloped Potatoes
Stuffed Artichokes
Cheesy Garlic Bread
Fresh Corn Fritters
Chapter 5: Desserts
Chocolate Chip Cookies
Blueberry Hand Pies
Mile-High Lemon Meringue Pie
Strawberry Milkshakes
Chocolate Chocolate Ice Cream
Dark Chocolate Brownies
Peach Cobbler
Real Butterscotch Pudding
Banana Cream Pie
Pineapple Upside-down Cake
Cherry Cheesecake
Coconut Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Icing
The Ultimate Banana Split
Caramel Bread Pudding
Strawberry Shortcakes
Devil’s Food Layer Cake
Rich Hot Cocoa with Real Marshmallows
Baked Rice Pudding
Apple Pie
