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Fresh from the kitchen of her legendary Harlem restaurant, Melba’s, the reigning queen of American comfort food serves up one hundred delectable recipes that put her own special touch on favorite dishes—and taste just like home.

Where do celebrities and foodies go for the most delicious fried chicken and eggnog waffles? To Melba’s, of course! Melba Wilson is a sweet, upbeat, occasionally sassy, always genuine ambassador for the cuisine known for years as soul food but that she prefers to call American comfort food. Melba cut her culinary teeth at the iconic Sylvia’s, the famed Windows on the World, and the hugely popular Rosa Mexicano. Now, as the pioneering owner of her own legendary Harlem restaurant, she proudly holds court in Melba’s always-packed dining room, dishing out lovingly prepared sweet potato pie, wine-braised short ribs, BBQ turkey meatloaf, deviled eggs, and a legion of mouth-watering American classics as well as unforgettable special twists on beloved comfort foods.

Now you don’t have to leave the comfort of your own home to dig into her sumptuous signature recipes! With mouthwatering full-color photography and a beautiful design, Melba’s American Comfort features the secrets of her irresistible home cooking, passed down from her great-grandmother and other talented generations and given her own loving variations, plus a treasure trove of delightful stories from the heart of her bustling kitchen.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Atria Books (September 21, 2021)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 256 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1476795304
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1476795300
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.2 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.5 x 0.7 x 9.75 inches
Reviewer: Rhonda Jones
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great Southern Recipes
Review: I marked more recipes in this book than probably any other cookbook I own. And I own a lot of cookbooks. These are what I would call goid southern home cooked comfort food like ribs, pot roast, meatloaf, waffles, pancakes, scones, etc. I cannot wait to try them.

Reviewer: Cooper
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Happy So Far!
Review: I've only made one recipe (Chicken Perlo) and it was soooo good. I love Melba's writing style, informal and it's as if she's sitting in the kitchen talking to you. Her personality really comes through. I made a "version" of her fried chicken also, because I was so excited to try it, but I couldn't find all the ingredients for the Melba Spice - that's why I say a version of....and even with a few missing ingredients it was still really good. I'm lovin this southern comfort food. Thanks Melba, you're the best!

Reviewer: soccermom
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great cook book
Review: I'm enjoying this cook book, I made the barbeque meatloaf and the candied yams and both entrees came out delicious, I recommend this book to anyone wanting to learn to cook or anyone wanting to add something different to the meals they already know how to cook, you won't be disappointed

Reviewer: BlueRain
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: The pictures are dull colored
Review: I love this cookbook, so I bought a few to give as gifts. I purchased my book years ago and as you can see the pictures were clear and crisp (top photos) compared to the pictures in this version of the book which are really dull. I’m really disappointed. I’m considering returning them. Both books (old and new) are paperbacks, but the old version has glossier pages.I’m rating it 4 stars because the recipes are sooo good. I would have given it a 5 if not for the dull pictures.

Reviewer: Pat King
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: The best cookbook I've ever bought!
Review: I just watched a re-run of "The Kitchen" from last year and they had Melba on. She made her Beer Poached Blue Crab. I immediately logged into Amazon and bought her cookbook. I am totally blown away! Her recipes are simple, and I plan on making as many of them as I can! I will start with her Golden Split Pea Soup, because I have a bag of golden split peas. I will have to toss a coin after that. She has added a certain flair - I can't think of a better word - in addition to keeping the recipes simple. I don't know if I'll ever need another cookbook again!

Reviewer: End Up Here
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Bought for my mom
Review: She seems to really love it! We can't wait to go to Melba's next time we visit New York City. We found out about her because of Wendy Williams Show. Her book looks to have delicious recipes. I can't wait to try some out for dinner. Mom is happy with the book.

Reviewer: hermione
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: easy and delicious
Review: I love this book already, have plans to cook one recipe tonight, I think it's a must have for people who collect cookbooks and actually use them, I have both, but have determined that from now on I will only get and keep the books that I actually want to use. So far this book has many favorites of mine so I am very excited to get started.

Reviewer: Lester Miller
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: good product
Review: I just got this cookbook but have read quite a bit of it. The recipes you can almost taste as you read the ingredients and how to assemble. I love this book!

Reviewer: Helena
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Definately recommend this book. Delicious recipes throughout.

Reviewer: Christine
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Excellent book with sublime recipes for the home cook. I highly recommend this book. Made the Egg Nog Waffle and Fried Chicken last night. Where do I begin to describe how delicious this meal was and it turned out fantastic. What are you waiting for? Loaded with goodies and ingredients that is easy to find and/or make. MORE PLEASE.

Reviewer: JA
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Great book, enjoying trying out the recipies.