In this modern age of hustle and bustle, it can be challenging to spend quality time with your loved ones. Yet nothing brings families together like beautifully prepared dishes. Hearty flavors--like a steaming bowl of chicken soup on a rainy day, a big side of creamy macaroni and cheese, or fresh-from-the-oven cookies--elicit memories of special moments around the table.

Homestyle Kitchen, by Julia Rutland, showcases meals that have brought comfort to friends and families over generations. Home cooks will find a range of hearty, from-scratch recipes--including appetizers, main dishes, desserts, and more--that draw on simple goodness, fresh ingredients, and love. Plus, the author is a professional writer, recipe developer, recipe tester, food stylist, and television/media demonstrator, so you can be certain that every dish offers the quality your loved ones deserve.

Inside you'll find:

• 154 recipes--tested and tasted by the author


• Breakfast, breads, main courses, sides, and more


• Vegetarian options


• Full-color photographs