Celebrity chef and TV host Chuck Hughes shares sure-fire advice and 85 of his favourite recipes to cook at home for friends and family.
These days, cooking at home is a top priority for beloved chef and TV host Chuck Hughes. Compared to the hectic pace of his restaurant, where cooking on the line requires lightning speed and expert precision-cooking at home is all about taking things slow, having a good playlist, and knowing a few sure-fire techniques to make meals quick and easy, especially during those busy weekdays.
“Chuck's Home Cooking” features Chuck's favourite go-to recipes to cook for his family, whether it's an easy weeknight dinner, a delicious weekend treat, or a dish to impress on special occasions. One thing is for sure: they're all on steady rotation in Chuck's home. Juggling work and a young family, Chuck knows first-hand that the hustle of everyday daily life can make mealtime feel like a chore, but with his simple planning and prep-ahead methods, delicious dishes with bold flavours come together with ease!
Inside you'll find quick-and-delicious recipes to start the day; easy to make every day breads including biscuits, bread, and bagels; soups and stews; pastas; make-your-own pizza dough with delicious pizza variations; and mouthwatering desserts. Packed with plenty of dishes for dinner, the recipes range from Fried Chicken with Hot Pepper Maple Glaze; Swordfish Kabobs; Fish Burgers; Braised Beef Short Ribs; and Sausage and Pepperoni Lasagna. Chuck's Home Cooking is a celebration of cooking at home, rich with Chuck's favourite family recipes, seasonal classics, and even a cabane à sucre (sugar shack) feast.
