Five-Star Comfort Food: Award-Winning Recipes for the Home Cook

America loves to eat. And eat good.

From Slow Cooker Goulash with Parsley Pasta to the most amazing Kung Pao Chicken, Five-Star Comfort Food ushers us into this wonderful world of America’s best homemade food and five-star recipes. Renowned restauranteur and founder of Cinnabon Rich Komen has culled ninety of his favorite recipes from his culinary treasure trove to delight home cooks at every level.

Rich is an outstanding cook, which he finds to be a fun part of his day and an interesting hobby. He’s now eager to share his collection of award-winning recipes, which feature easy-to-follow instructions and easy-to-find ingredients. Some of the notable dishes include:

• Dungeness Crab and Artichoke Dip
• Garden Fresh Tomato Soup
• Pappardelle with Chicken Ragu, Fennel, and Peas
• Peppercorn-Crusted Roast Beef
• Citrus-Braised Pork with Crispy Shallots
• Pan-Seared Chicken with Riesling Cream Sauce, Chanterelles, and Chard
• Veracruz-Style Red Snapper
• Roasted Cauliflower Steaks
• Thyme-Scented Potato Gratin
• Prize-Winning Apple Pie

RICH KOMEN is the founder of Cinnabon and Restaurants Unlimited. During his heyday, Rich oversaw more than thirty restaurants and one hundred Cinnabon bakeries. Today, the legendary restauranteur is the co-owner of Roche Harbor, a world-class resort and marina located on beautiful San Juan Island in Washington state.