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Spend with Pennies Everyday Comfort
Family Dinner Recipes from Fresh to Cozy: A Cookbook
- Publisher
- DK
- Initial publish date
- Sep 2024
- Category
- Comfort Food, Quick & Easy, Low Budget
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Hardback
- ISBN
- 9780744087949
- Publish Date
- Sep 2024
- List Price
- $42.00
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Description
Bring easy, home-cooked comfort to your table every night of the week with over 120 "recipes for real life" from the creator of the beloved food blog Spend with Pennies.
For over a decade, Holly Nilsson’s website Spend with Pennies has been a go-to source for tried-and-true family recipes. In her debut cookbook, Holly shares deliciously comforting dinner recipes from fresh to cozy—as well as a few favorite desserts to end the meal on a sweet note.
Whether you’re looking for a quick weeknight meal, trying to figure out how to use that pound of ground beef in the freezer, or seeking a dish worthy of a dinner party, Everyday Comfort is here for you. These are recipes made for real life, designed to meet you where you are in the kitchen. With chapters like Weeknight Quick Fixes, Slow Down Sunday Suppers, and When All You Have Is Chicken, you'll never be left wondering what's for dinner.
Spend with Pennies fans will find 25 favorite recipes from the blog, such as Baked Chicken Spaghetti and The Best Ever Meatloaf, presented alongside over 90 brand-new recipes to put into the weekly rotation. From new twists on classic dishes to skillet suppers, sheet pan dinners, and cozy casseroles, there’s something for everyone. Holly’s warm, encouraging tone makes cooking dinner feel not just achievable but enjoyable, and her clear, simple instructions and accessible ingredient lists make shopping and prep a breeze.
Not up for making that from-scratch sauce or spending hours in the kitchen? That’s okay. The recipes are adaptable and forgiving, with handy tips for substitutions, storage, and make-ahead options. Above all, these are recipes you can turn to when you're uninspired and getting dinner on the table feels like a chore. Reclaim dinnertime and celebrate the love and comfort of a family meal.
About the author
Contributor Notes
Holly Nilsson is the creator behind Spend with Pennies, a blog devoted to tried-and-true recipes designed for the everyday home cook. Since 2012, Holly has been sharing recipes that are easy to follow and transform simple ingredients into deliciously comforting meals from fresh to cozy. Her brand has grown to become one of the most popular sites for quick and easy home-cooked meals. Holly lives in Canada just outside of Vancouver, British Columbia with her husband, Ken, and loves spending time with her four children and grandson.
Editorial Reviews
“Holly's cookbook is essential for every home cook, filled with approachable and universally adored recipes that continue her legacy of trusted, delightful meals. It's an invitation for gathering to create lasting food memories and joy around the table.”—Natasha Kravchuk, New York Times bestselling cookbook author and creator of Natasha’s Kitchen
“Holly’s first cookbook, Everyday Comfort, is a must-have in every kitchen! The recipes are clever, creative, and easy enough that anyone can make them.”—Gina Homolka, creator of Skinnytaste and author of the Skinnytaste cookbooks
“Holly serves up an entire cookbook of approachable, comfort food classics. The recipes don't have a long laundry list of ingredients (always a win), which means you're guaranteed to enjoy them day after day!”—Lisa Bryan, bestselling author of Downshiftology Healthy Meal Prep
“Holly fills these pages with gorgeous photos, substitution ideas, expert tips, serving suggestions, and recommendations for leftovers, ensuring every detail is considered to ensure the most delicious success!”—Sally McKenney, creator of Sally's Baking Recipes
“Holly Nilsson's Everyday Comfort is the ultimate culinary gold mine that captures the magic of cooking with joy and feeding the ones you love. From her innovative clean-out-the-fridge potsticker soup to her irresistible cheesesteak pasta, her recipes offer a blend of simplicity and unique flavors that will have your family packed around the dinner table in no time.”—Jocelyn Delk Adams, award-winning author of Everyday Grand
“This book is a treasure trove of family-friendly recipes destined to become household favorites. Its user-friendly chapters make it a breeze to find the perfect dish, whether you're planning for a special gathering, creatively using up ingredients from your fridge, or just need dinner, NOW.”—Erin Clarke, author of The Well Plated Cookbook
“Finally, a cookbook from one of the greatest recipe developers of our time! Holly Nilsson’s true genius lies in understanding the wants and needs of home cooks and delivering impeccable recipes that real people will actually use and make and enjoy. This is THAT cookbook: the one you'll use over and over again.”—Rachel Farnsworth, creator of The Stay At Home Chef