About the Book 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 Americas 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.-- Book Synopsis 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 Americas 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. Hes 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 From tasty appetizers to satisfying main dishes and down-home desserts, Five-Star Comfort Food offers a hefty helping of fabulous food for every taste. Review Quotes This cookbook is a delightful array of masterful comfort food recipes. I love the short ingredient lists and the simple way Rich describes how each recipe comes together. The stories, descriptions, and personal notes interspersed throughout the book make this cookbook even more special. Any one of these recipes would impress on your family dinner table but would absolutely wow your guests, as well! --Hope Comerford, author of The New York Times bestselling Fix-It and Forget-It series After decades of serving up amazing meals to the public, Komen shares his tested and proven recipes in this beautifully photographed cookbook. From hearty soups and hot pasta dishes to decadent desserts loaded with delicious comfort, Five-Star Comfort Food will make it easy for home cooks to serve up love one dish at a time. --Joyce Klynstra, author of Moms Comfort Food About the Author 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.