Paula H. Deen Bücher

From one of the most frequently visited restaurants in Savannah, The Lady & Sons, comes this collection of down-home Southern family favorites.

Nothing is more comforting than a home-cooked meal. And the best home cooking starts with fresh ingredients found close to home with foods that are local, seasonal, and organic. Raised in her grandmother's Southern kitchen, Katie Lee Joel comes from a "family of great cooks and big eaters." And she knows exactly what appeals to the home cook: recipes that are delicious, easy to follow, quick to prepare, and made with readily available seasonal ingredients.In The Comfort Table, Katie dips into her archive of family recipes and updates all the classics from her childhood growing up in West Virginia, and also creates some inventive new favorites. This mouthwatering assortment of more than 125 recipes includes Southern staples like Fried Green Tomatoes, Chicken and Dumplings, Peach Cobbler, Meatloaf, and the quintessential Pulled Pork BBQ, which stand alongside contemporary classics like Roasted Carrot and Ginger Soup, Citrus-Tarragon Mahi-Mahi, and Dijon and Pistachio-Crusted Rack of Lamb.But The Comfort Table is about more than just good old-fashioned home cooking. It's about sharing delicious, healthful meals -- made with love -- for friends and family. Katie's rich assortment of recipes for starters, salads, soups, entrees, side dishes, breads, breakfast, desserts, and drinks, is accompanied by entertaining tips and anecdotes to delight the modern foodie. The Comfort Table is a comprehensive, unpretentious, refreshingly accessible guide to creating unforgettable meals for occasions big and small.

This definitive guide to Southern cooking features 300 recipes, nearly 100 instructional illustrations, an extensive appendix, and 16 pages of stunning color photography, along with tips, stories, and Southern history. This book is a celebration of classic dishes aimed at a new generation of cooks—perfect for brides, graduates, and anyone who loves Southern cuisine. As my family continues to grow with marriages and grandbabies, sharing these recipes feels like passing down generations of stovetop secrets. Having cooked and enjoyed Southern food my entire life, I assure you that every meal made from this book embodies our unique spirit and traditions. The recipes reflect the diversity and creativity of Southern cuisine, from Cajun to Low-Country, showcasing the rich cultural heritage found in our gumbos, collards, barbecues, and pies. While some beloved classics may remind you of The Lady & Sons, most of these recipes are new and incredibly delicious. This book is truly a Southern cooking bible, and I hope it finds a cherished place in your kitchen for years to come, just as it will in mine. Here’s to happy cooking—and even happier eating! Best dishes, Paula Deen.