Upscale Downhome
Family Recipes, All Gussied Up
-
- $2.99
-
- $2.99
Publisher Description
Affordable dishes presented so polished you’d never know their “lowbrow” origins, complete with fabulous hosting tips and tricks that don’t break the bank.
Rachel Hollis, blogger and founder of “The Chic Site,” which reaches over 600,000 users a month, delivers this swoon-worthy cookbook packed with delicious and easy comfort food that’s sure to wow at both family suppers and the fanciest dinner parties.
Rachel puts a finger-licking gourmet twist on classic American favorites in sections that include recipes for:Casseroles: balsamic bacon-wrapped meatloaf, bacon and green chili mac ‘n’ cheesePotluck: loaded baked potato salad, seven-layer saladDips: grilled guacamole, spicy corn dip, chili cheese dip, pepperoni pizza dipSips: strawberry and rosemary moonshine, Grandma’s sweet teaSomethin’ Sweet: banana pudding parfaits, Mema’s carrot cake
Packed with big flavor and simple enough for a beginner home cook to master, Upscale Downhome focuses on great-tasting food and beautiful presentation that is guaranteed to impress. This is the kind of food that we all like to eat, served up with a chic twist.
“If you’re a busy mom carting kids around, juggling schedules, maybe working too, you will love this book. And so will anyone forced to get food on the table fast, figure what to take to a potluck and desperate for something easy to serve guests.” —Local Food Eater
“Great hacks for the hostess . . . Rachel Hollis will help you make your guests feel like VIPs without breaking your budget.” —Kitchen Chat