Katie Lee Joel Knihy

Nothing is more comforting than a home-cooked meal, especially when it features fresh, local, seasonal, and organic ingredients. Raised in her grandmother's Southern kitchen, Katie Lee Joel hails from a family of passionate cooks and knows what home cooks seek: delicious, easy-to-follow recipes that utilize readily available ingredients. In her collection, Katie revisits and updates family recipes from her West Virginia childhood while introducing inventive new favorites. This enticing assortment includes over 125 recipes, featuring Southern classics like Fried Green Tomatoes, Chicken and Dumplings, and Peach Cobbler, alongside contemporary dishes such as Roasted Carrot and Ginger Soup and Dijon and Pistachio-Crusted Rack of Lamb. However, this collection is more than just traditional cooking; it emphasizes the joy of sharing healthful meals made with love for friends and family. With recipes for starters, salads, soups, entrees, side dishes, breads, breakfast, desserts, and drinks, Katie also offers entertaining tips and personal anecdotes that will resonate with modern food enthusiasts. This guide is a comprehensive, approachable resource for creating memorable meals for any occasion.