Summer Favorites: Country Comfort

Country Comfort: Summer Favorites is a keepsake of fresh, nutritious dishes for anyone who enjoys valued summer mealtime traditions, and anyone who is looking to save a little money and create a fun family activity by cooking outdoors.

Country Comfort: Summer Favorites includes over 100 delicious “comfort food” summer recipes and accompanying anecdotes from people across the country. From fresh salads and garden appetizers, to grilled meat or vegetarian entrées, and even desserts, this book proves that you truly can make an endless variety of delicious, healthy meals using summer ingredients.

Each recipe has been carefully crafted to highlight the delicious flavors in everything from savory grilled meats to refreshing summer beverages. Some of the omforting and refreshing recipes featured in Country Comfort: Summer Favorites include Vanilla Almond Multigrain French, Toast Topped with Summer Berries, Fire-Roasted Mussels with Citrus Garlic Butter, Mozzarella, Tomato, and Red Onion Platter with Basil Drizzle, Strawberry Fig Basil Salad, Grilled Swordfish with Spiced Red Pepper Sauce, Grilled Flat Iron Steaks with Sun-Dried Tomato Chimichurri, Raspberry and Peach Pie Strawberry Shortcake, Minty Mojitos, and many more.

Country Comfort: Summer Favorites also includes:
• Basic tips for grilling all types of meats and vegetables
• Essentials to stock in your kitchen to help you make delicious summer meals at a moment’s notice
• A customized meal and menu planner

Eating at home saves money, strengthens family bonds, and allows for creativity in cooking. Whether you’re a beginner who prefers easy-to-follow recipes or an experienced chef looking to expand your culinary horizons, Country Comfort: Summer Favorites brings you back to the lazy summer days of childhood and will create new and exciting meal traditions for your family.

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