Cooking for Comfort: More Than 100 Wonderful Recipes That Are as Satisfying to Cook as They Are to Eat

by Marian Burros

"We want to go back to a time when life was not so complicated -- or, at least, when we look at it from a distance, it was one that seemed much simpler. One ofthe few ways most of us can get there together is through our food." -- from the Introduction In these turbulent times, bestselling author and acclaimed New York Times columnist Marian Burros felt the change in America's eating habits. More and more, Burros noticed that people were setting aside their salads and instead reaching for foods like meat loaf and mashed potatoes, while others longed for the cookies, cakes, and pies their moms used to bake. In Cooking for Comfort, Burros shares more than 100 recipes for comfort food. Some are classics, some are streamlined for modern tastes, some have a contemporary twist, and some are unabashedly indulgent. But all are stuff from which taste memories are made. Known for her ability to create deeply flavorful food and foolproof recipes, Burros shares mouthwatering recipes for dishes like classic Maryland Crab Cakes, Cream of Tomato Soup, the ultimate Toasted Cheese Sandwich, the Perfect BLT, Picnic Fried Chicken, Meat Loaf and Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes, and Great Roast Chicken. They will soothe your mood and satisfy any craving. To calm that sweet tooth, Burros has included more than forty recipes for delectable sweets. Among them are rich and creamy Michael's Chocolate Pudding; no-fail Lemon Meringue Pie; luscious Coconut Cake; and Giant Peanut Butter Cookies with Chocolate Ganache, all of which will feed your soul as well as your stomach. The recipes are as stress-free and enjoyable to prepare as they are to eat, and they will appeal to any level of home cook. Burros has also provided wine suggestions and special notes on ordering specific ingredients, as well as extensive cook's notes that offer helpful hints and variations on recipes. With Cooking for Comfort, Marian Burros has turned out yet another cookbook that is destined to become a classic.

Genres: Cookbooks, Nonfiction, Cooking

192 pages, Hardcover

First published April 1, 2003

About the author

Marian Fox Burros

Reviews

[ஐ Katya (Book Queen)ஐ · Rating 3 out of 5]

This wasn't a bad cookbook. It had several recipes that I copied down to try. It had alot in it that I wouldn't make as well. No photos of any recipes other than the cover. It was okay but glad it was a library book as I'd hate to have wasted money on a cookbook I'd only cook/eat 9 of the recipes in. At least I found 9.

[Catie · Rating 3 out of 5]

A nice mix of different types of cuisine, and some recipes I am going to try.

[Dolly · Rating 3 out of 5]

I love cookbooks. I enjoy reading the notes by the authors that explain why certain recipes are included or the theory behind the cookbook's theme. I also like looking at the recipes, getting inspiration for the meals I prepare for our family.

I love that the author has roots in New England, so her recipes often match the comfort food of my own childhood. I'm not sure how many of the recipes I'll make, but I certainly enjoyed reading the book and checking out which ones made the cut. I won't purchase this book, but it was certainly worth borrowing from our local library.

[Janni]

This one was a gift--and we've literally never gone wrong with any recipe within. The roasted potatoes and the macaroni and cheese are particular favorites. (For extra-yummy mac-and-cheese, try replacing the cheddar with Trader Joe's goat cheese gouda ...)

[Jim · Rating 5 out of 5]

Only tried a few recipes, but they were all terrific. The Clam Chowder in particular is one I've made many times since.

[LemontreeLime · Rating 3 out of 5]

I owned this for a while, and enjoyed it, but I didn't use it enough to keep it.