In The Kitchen With David

David Venable will be the first to tell you: He loves his food. And as the beloved host of QVCandrsquo;s popular program, In the Kitchen with David,and#174; heandrsquo;s put that passion on mouthwatering display, welcoming some of the greatest names in the food world. But Venableandrsquo;s own culinary skillsandmdash;honed in the Carolina kitchens of his mother and grandmotherandmdash;are nothing short of remarkable and tantalizing. and#160; Now, in his anticipated debut cookbook, Venable shares 150 delicious recipes of hearty, easy-to-make, comforting dishes. In the Kitchen with David covers everything from appetizers and breads to soups and salads to main courses and sides, as well as his lifelong love of bacon (The Divine Swine!). Youandrsquo;ll get ideas for quick Monday-to-Friday dinners, let-it-cook-all-weekend suppers, savory breakfasts and brunches, cocktail party fun, game-day eats, and family reunion feasts. And of course, no Southern-influenced cookbook is complete without a little something sweet. Venableandrsquo;s favorites include and#160; Party Starters: White Bean and Sun-Dried Tomato Dip, Chicken Nachos, Cheddar-Broccoli Poppers with Ranch Dipping Sauce, Cheesy Crab Stuffed Mushrooms Supporting Players: Summer Squash Fritters with Garlic Dipping Sauce, Scrumptious Hush Puppies, Momandrsquo;s andldquo;Brownedandrdquo; Rice, Sweet Potato-Pineapple Casserole Main Events: Breaded Pork Cutlets, Chicken Marsala, Braised Beef Short Ribs, Low Country Boil Sweet, Sweet Gratification: Deep Dish Apple Pie, Flourless Chocolate Cake, Banana Pudding Cheesecake, Peach Cobbler and#160; Loaded with gorgeous photographs, helpful andldquo;Dishinandrsquo; with Davidandrdquo; tips, and personal anecdotes, In the Kitchen with David encourages you and your family to gather around the dinner table for great meals and, more important, great memories. After all, the portions are generous; the options are limitless. and#160; Foreword by Paula Deen