**Country music star and bestselling cookbook author Trisha Yearwood,
host of Food Network's Trisha's Southern Kitchen, is back with an
encore of recipes that once again share her family traditions and warm
home-grown cooking style.
**
In her debut cookbook, Georgia Cooking in an Oklahoma Kitchen, Trisha
proved that there's much more to her than an award-winning country music
career, as she welcomed us into her kitchen and served up a feast of
flavorful meals and heartwarming personal anecdotes. Now, in Cooking
for Family and Friends, Trisha opens her life and her kitchen once more
with a trove of recipes from a lifetime of potlucks and colorful
gatherings.
Trisha has that southern hospitality gene and she's a big believer that
cooking for someone else is an act of love. From breakfasts in bed to
hearty casseroles and festive holiday meals, Trisha's delicious recipes
are dedicated to her loved ones, including her husband Garth Brooks
(who's her number one cooking fan and the contributor of a few
knockout recipes of his own).
Trisha knows how good it feels to bring something to the table. It
brings everyone closer together if they've had a hand in preparing a
meal. These recipes all come with memories attached--of potlucks with
good friends, church suppers, family fish fries, and beach picnics,
Mother's Day, and Christmas gatherings. Many are handed down from her
mother, her aunts and cousins, or longtime friends, while others are her
own contemporary improvisations on classic southern fare. Each
one--whether a main dish, a tasty side, or a decadent dessert--comes
with a heartwarming story from Trisha's life that may remind you of some
of your own favorite family foods, or inspire you to create new
traditions.
You don't have to be a southerner to enjoy Yearwood family specialties
such as:
- Hot Corn Dip
- Cornbread Salad with French Dressing
- Baked Bean Casserole
- Jambalaya
- Pumpkin Roll
- Old Fashioned Strawberry Shortcake
Plus, Trisha (and her sister and mother) offer up loads of practical
advice, on everything from easily icing a cake to cutting a slice of
pie, time-saving tips; and ingredient substitutions. With full-color
photographs taken at Trisha's home, this soulful and sincere testament
to a southern life well-lived will delight both country music fans and
home cooks everywhere.
