"Boost your confidence in the kitchen with 80 foolproof recipes for busy weeknights, lazy weekends, date nights, and other special occasions-from the beloved creator of Your Barefoot Neighbor. With his delicious and doable recipes, New York Times bestselling author Matthew Bounds has proven that the comfort of a home cooked meal is easier than you think. In Keep It Simple Comfort, Matthew is back with a brand-new set of easy-to-follow recipes for every occasion, delivered with his signature Southern charm and laid-back attitude. Along with more of his popular weeknight-friendly dinners, he shares next-level comfort food dishes perfect for cozy date nights and larger gatherings so you can learn how to impress your guests with minimal fuss. Matthew walks you through foundational basics, like how to reverse sear a steak and cook perfect-every-time rice, and offers tons of tasty recipes and tips for success to inspire your next meal, including: Busy Mornings & Lazy Weekends: Make-Ahead Bacon, Egg & Cheese Sandwiches; Buttermilk Coffee Cake; Savory Pancake Casserole with Spiced Sausage Date Night: Lamb Chops with Honey-Fig Glaze; Pan-Seared Duck Breast with Green Beans; Crab Linguine with Blistered Cherry Tomatoes Every Damn Day: Sheet-Pan Caprese Chicken; Air Fryer Beef or Pork Taquitos; Shrimp & Veggie Stir-Fry Sunday Best: Classic Pork Roast; Eggplant Parmesan; Mama's Fried Chicken Sweet Endings: Peach & Blueberry Cobbler; Biscoff Cookie Butter Blondies; Mamaw's Coconut Cake Keep It Simple Comfort is your go-to cookbook for creating comforting, delicious meals with ease. Whether you want a quick, no-frills dinner or a leisurely weekend brunch, Matthew's friendly guidance and reliable recipes will inspire you to cook with confidence"-- Provided by publisher.