Synopses & Reviews
This fresh approach on comfort food takes the food readers love to a whole new level.
Cooking Light is passionate about making healthy taste great, and for years has been helping readers transform their favorite recipes from their often unhealthy originals into healthier versions that retain all the memorable flavors.
Comfort Food is
Cooking Light's first collection of over 200 classic comfort food recipes that fit into a balanced diet-and no one will know they are light.
Readers can choose from fried chicken, mashed potatoes, buttermilk biscuits, brownies and cookies, coconut pie, crab cakes, sweet potato casserole, and more! Along with the recipes, the Cooking Light Test Kitchens staff includes their tips and techniques for lightening a variety of recipe classics-from casseroles and soups to pasta and pancakes, helping readers learn strategies to "lighten up" some of their own favorites.
Packed with helpful tips and colorful photos, Cooking Light Comfort Food is loaded with special features: "5 Ways with..." provides readers with five unique recipes for enjoying classics like mashed potatoes, meatloaf, and mac and cheese. "Recipe Makeovers" highlights a reader-submitted recipe and how it is made healthier-while keeping it delicious at the same time. Saving time is always important to busy home cooks, so "30 Minutes or Less" icons showcase super-quick and easy recipes. There is something for everyone in this warm, cozy cookbook that's chock-full of comforting recipes.
Synopsis
A year's supply of quintessential comfort food that appeals to the whole family. From updated traditional favorites to can't-miss classics, the book covers main dishes, sides, soups, snacks, baked goods and desserts, with two bonus chapters showcasing healthy comfort food and fast recipes for any night of the week.
Synopsis
Comfort food nourishes the soul as well as the body; think chicken noodle soup, pot roast, and apple pie. This enticing food isnt just for special days—with the expertise of Better Homes and Gardens, comfort food can be enjoyed any day of the year. Included are cant-miss classics that cover main dishes, sides, soups, snacks, baked goods, and desserts. Two bonus chapters add extra value: “Comfort Classics Made Healthy,” for those watching what they eat, and “30-Minute Meals,” for cooks short on time who still want a home-cooked meal. Helpful tips and sidebars offer advice covering essential cooking and baking basics, plus “Make It Mine” features show mix-and-match recipes, such as casseroles and mashed potatoes, that let cooks create varied, personalized dishes.
About the Author
The iconic BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS brand is one of America's most trusted sources for information on cooking, gardening, home improvement, home design, decorating, and crafting. Today, the brand encompasses books, magazines, and digital media.