Hearty feel-good favorites shared by cooks across the USA

From coast to coast, food spells comfort to all of us. Whether we're at a community dinner, a family reunion or a simple supper with our family, we all have favorite dishes that mean "home" and "comfort" to us.

For this cookbook, we've rounded up lots of family-pleasing recipes for America's best-loved comfort foods, shared by home cooks just like you.

Start everyone's day right with Amish Breakfast Casserole and Irresistible Crumb Buns on the breakfast table. Lunchtime brings Fried Green Tomato Sandwiches and Fresh Fiesta Corn Salad, or how about a piping-hot bowl of Slow-Cooker Cincinnati Chili?

For dinnertime, you'll find recipes for regional favorites like Speedy Chicken Pie, Bacon-Cheeseburger Meatloaf, Southern Fried Chicken, Deep-Dish Pizza, Salsa Verde Enchiladas and much, much more. Round out the menu with Seasoned Greens & Bacon, Calico Cowboy Beans and Arkansas Tomato Slaw...yum!

Special occasions and get-togethers call for special treats to share. You'll wow 'em with Hot Wisconsin Cheese Dip, Garden-Fresh Shrimp Salsa and a big chilled pitcher of Kassie's Sweet Tea. And save room for dessert...Dutch Apple Pie and Texas Toffee Pecan Bars can't be beat!

You'll find easy-to-follow directions using familiar ingredients, plus lots of tips for making every meal special. 242 Recipes.