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Modern Comfort

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Modern Comfort by Ina Garten is a delightful cookbook that offers a range of recipes designed to bring warmth and satisfaction to any meal. Ina Garten focuses on familiar, comforting dishes while infusing them with her signature style and flair. This collection includes easy-to-follow recipes that celebrate both classic and contemporary flavours, making it perfect for home cooks seeking to enjoy delicious comfort food.
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You might enjoy this book if you love creating hearty, satisfying dishes that evoke a sense of warmth and comfort. The author, known for her approachable style, offers delightful recipes that combine traditional home cooking with a modern twist, perfect for casual entertaining or intimate family meals.

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A collection of all-new soul-satisfying dishes from America's favourite home cook!

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER. A collection of all-new soul-satisfying dishes from America's favourite home cook!

ONE OF THE BEST COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR β€” The New York Times Book Review, Food Network, The Washington Post, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Town & Country

In Modern Comfort Food, Ina Garten shares 85 new recipes that will feed your deepest cravings. Many of these dishes are inspired by childhood favouritesβ€”but with the volume turned way up, such as Cheddar and Chutney Grilled Cheese sandwiches (the perfect match for Ina's Creamy Tomato Bisque), Smashed Hamburgers with Caramelised Onions, and the crispiest hash browns that are actually made in a waffle iron!

There are few things more comforting than gathering for a meal with the ones you love, especially when dishes like Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas are at the centre of the table. Old-fashioned crowd pleasers like Roasted Sausages, Peppers, and Onions are even more delicious and streamlined for quick cleanup. For dessert? You'll find the best Boston Cream Pie, Banana Rum Trifle, and Black and White Cookies you'll ever make. Home cooks can always count on Ina's dependable, easy-to-follow instructions, with lots of side notes for cooking and entertainingβ€”it's like having Ina right there beside you, helping you all the way.

From cocktails to dessert, from special weekend breakfasts to quick weeknight dinners, you'll find yourself making these cosy and delicious recipes over and over again.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780804187060

Publisher: Random House USA Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 06 October 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: Bantam Books Inc

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 189.0mm

Height: 254.0mm

Weight: 600g

Pages: 272

About the Author

Ina Gartenis aNew York Timesbestselling author and the host ofBarefoot Contessaon Food Network, for which she has won four Emmy Awards and a James Beard Award. She lives in East Hampton, New York, with her husband, Jeffrey.

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