Chuck's Home Cooking -Chuck Hughes

Celebrity chef and TV host Chuck Hughes shares sure-fire advice and 85 of his favorite 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 slowly, having a good playlist, and knowing a few sure-fire techniques to make meals quick and easy, especially during those busy weekends.

Chuck's Home Cooking features Chuck's favorite go-to recipes to cook for his family, whether it's an easy weekend 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 life can make mealtime feel like a chore—but with his simple planning and prep-ahead methods, delicious dishes with bold flavors come together with ease!

Inside you'll find quick-and-delicious recipes to start the day; easy to make every day breads including biscuits, loaves, 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, including Fried Chicken with Hot Pepper Maple Glaze; Boiled Chicken Stew with Dumplings; Meat Pie with Fruit Ketchup; Braised Beef Short Ribs; Sausage and Pepperoni Lasagna; Swordfish Kebobs; and Fish Burgers. Chuck's Home Cooking is a celebration of cooking at home, rich with Chuck's favorite family recipes, seasonal classics, and even a sugar shack feast.