Staff Pick
Did you like Art of the Pie as much as I did? Kate McDermott brings that same honest spirit to comfort food recipes. Full of tips and personality, my copy of Home Cooking was in my hands for only minutes before I began to litter the pages with post-it notes of recipes that I need to try: Mystery Squash Cookies, Deep Dish Ricotta Potluck Pie, and Playgroup Casserole. (Um, I don’t want to give anything away, but the mystery ingredient in Mystery Squash Cookies is, well, uh, squash.) McDermott brings joy and compassion to her recipes and cooking. Recommended By Tracey T., Powells.com
Synopses & Reviews
Satisfying, mainly one-dish meals from the author of Art of the Pie
When she isn’t making pie, Kate McDermott has people to feed. From roasted chicken and veggies for Sunday supper to batches of hearty soup to reheat when there’s no time to cook, this practical cookbook focuses on staple recipes for people who aren’t looking for a part-time job in the kitchen. Using ingredients that can be found in any supermarket and techniques that every home cook needs, McDermott shares tasty and repeatable meals for friends and family. Her healthy, affordable, and delicious recipes include:
– Pie Cottage Scones
– How to Roast a Chicken
– Snowy Day Lentil Soup
– Tiny Chocolate Chippers
Like those in Art of the Pie, these recipes are accompanied by moving stories — from anecdotes of single motherhood to building a home in the foothills of the Olympic mountains. Andrew Scrivani’s stunning photographs appear throughout.
About the Author
Kate McDermott, James Beard Award–nominated author of Art of the Pie, teaches pie-making workshops across the United States. She has been featured in USA Today, The New York Times, The Boston Globe, Real Simple, Saveur, and on NPR, among other outlets. She lives in her Pie Cottage in Port Angeles, Washington. More information about Art of the Pie® Workshops and Pie Camps® can be found at artofthepie.com.
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