Krieger, host of Food Networks "Healthy Appetite," is a proponent of good, fresh food, simply but deliciously prepared. Each of the 200 recipes contains a complete nutritional breakdown, as well as tips on ingredients and techniques for eating smart and eating well.

Cheesy lasagna, hearty chowders, and chocolate cake...now you can indulge in these family favorites and still eat healthily! The 325 mouthwatering classics found in this beautiful collection of great-tasting recipes are true comfort foods and homespun staples prepared in light and healthy way. Shared by health-conscious family cooks, each dish features everyday ingredients which come together in a breeze. Over 230 full-color photos of the finished dishes make it easy to select the perfect family- pleasing dish and the final results a tasty success. This is the perfect kitchen tool for family-healthy diets. Best of all, each recipe has an icon to make choosing every meal a cinch. A clock icon indicates that the recipe takes less than 30 minutes to make, another icon represents recipes that have fewer than 5 grams of fat, and a third icon indicates that the recipe has less than 500 mg of sodium. These healthy recipes are packed with flavor and include a wide range of ideas-from appetizers and soups to desserts and sweet treats plus entrees-and all include Nutrition Facts and Diabetic Exchanges to make it easier than ever to serve heart-smart sensations.

A follow up to the best-selling original, this second volume of Comfort Food Diet Cookbook offers 416 new family friendly recipes for hearty all-time favorites with fewer calories than expected. In addition to hundreds of recipes, the book consists of testimonials and photos from actual dieters, a six-week meal plan, notes on exercise, tips on making healthy food choices, and more. Realistic portions combined with exceptional taste put pleasure back in healthy eating without sacrificing quality or satisfaction. After all, the Comfort Food Diet is about what people can eat, not what they have to give up.

Increased food prices got you down? Have no worries--this 256-page book is pakced with over 403 satisfying and economically sensible recipes that will delight your family's palate without breaking your budget. Includes tips on how to freeze ahead for heat-and-eat meals throughout the week and how to stretch those leftovers, as well as shopping tips. This homestyle, full flavored collection includes: Breakfast & Brunch Beef Pork Poultry Fish & Meatless Planned Overs Freezer Pleasers Sides Breads Desserts Recipes are shared by cooks from across the nation and have been tested and approved in the Taste of Home test kitchens.

Everyone has fond memories of recipes that evoke the warmth of home and family and soul-satisfying foods. In 400 Best Comfort Food Recipes, there are satisfying favorites as well as new interpretations for modern comfort food. Some of these recipes were published in 300 Best Comfort Food Recipes. There are 100 brand new ones that will also be welcome in any home cook's repertoire. A sampling of the comfort-inspired recipes: *Old-fashioned pea soup with smoked ham *Meat loaf and mashed potato pie *Baked polenta with roasted vegetables *Classic scalloped potatoes *Fudgy chocolate brownies *Buttermilk pancakes with spiced maple apples. Each recipe is simple and reliable, yet extremely comforting and delicious. Many encourage a make-ahead process to freeze for later use. With recipe shortcuts and serving suggestions throughout, this collection will add a new comfort food tradition in any home. AUTHOR: Johanna Burkhard is a freelance food consultant and recipe developer who contributes to a variety of magazines and appears regularly on television and radio. She lives in Toronto. 32 pages colour photographs

Enjoy all the rich flavor of traditional American comfort food on a plant-based diet with this vegan cookbook full of simple, satisfying meals. A born food-lover, Alicia C. Simpson grew up on California’s incredible Mexican food and her father’s “traditional Southern soul food.” She couldn’t imagine giving up her favorite dishes to become vegan. Could Animal-free food ever match the tastes of home—like fried chicken, macaroni and cheese, or a bowl of chili? Three years after taking the vegan plunge, Alicia answers that question with a resounding “yes!” Quick & Easy Vegan Comfort Food features easy-to-prepare, animal-free versions of classics like Spicy Buffalo Bites, Ultimate Nachos, Baked Ziti and more; plus 65 delicious combinations for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with flavors from around the world. Alicia also tells you everything you need to know to start your vegan pantry, and why being vegan is easier, less expensive, and more delicious than you might think.

Taste of Home Casseroles contains 377 sensational dishes for families, potlucks, & parties. The people who know comfort food best have created the ultimate collection of bubbling hot bakes with more than 370 one-dish favorites ideal for today's family cook. Casserole, hot dish, meal-in-one...no matter what you call it, these comforting sensations have been family favorites for years. With this hearty collection, today's cooks can always find the perfect casserole, including: Weekend Breakfast Bake Cinnamon Raisin Strata Biscuit Pizza Bake Crunchy Turkey Casserole Mexican Chicken Bake Mac 'n' Cheese with Ham Smoked Pork Chops with Sweet Potatoes Seafood 'n' Shells Casserole Coconut Carrot Casserole Mostaccioli Bake Whether baking a bubbling sensation on a busy weeknight, creating a heartwarming entree for a dinner party or planning a satisfying contribution for a potluck event, the ideal one-dish specialty is always on hand with Taste of Home Casseroles!