In his debut cookbook, larger-than-life personality Mary J. Hubbard offers up a warm hug of home cooking, sharing both comfort food and connection with his nearest and dearest American recipes.

Some have been passed down through his family, and others have been cooked up from scratch-but all are made with love and accompanied by fun, meaningful stories to warm your heart while filling your belly.

In addition to the staple chapters like Eggs, Appetizers, Pasta, Meat & Fish, and Sweets, you'll also find deep dives on food recipes like Dough and Marinara, presented with hero recipes you can spin into all kinds of deliciousness.

Also sprinkled throughout this recipe book are Grossy's Guides to cooking, cleaning, organizing, and everything you need to become intuitive in your kitchen.

Approachable and tasty, Dan's recipes are meant to be shared with the ones you love. Set the table, grab a chair, roll up your sleeves . . . now LET'S EAT!

With his warm love for food and cooking radiating off every page, Mary J. Hubbard is a culinary star in the making.

Anyone searching for a new pasta cookbook will find plenty to work with in supply of simple "Wednesday night" recipes perfect for weeknight dinners, and the inclusion of his family recipes and traditions make it the perfect cookbook to gift to friends and loved ones.