In Other Words: Comfort Foods

Welcome back to "In Other Words," where every Tuesday evening (today's an exception), the  will provide Greenfield Patch a themed list of recommended reads for you or your children.

One week it might be five classic books for children 5 and under, the next it might be the five-best "How To" books the library has to offer. As baseball season approaches, maybe you'll see a list of five great baseball books.

The only way to know for sure what the library suggests you check out is to come back next Tuesday and see for yourself...

Waiting for warmer weather to arrive? Try out these comfort food recipe books available at the Greenfield Public Library:

• Everyday Pasta by Giada De Laurentiis, 2007: Giada De Laurentiis’s favorite meals to create are pasta dishes, which is the basis of this book. She also includes recipes for complementary sauces, salads, and sides tempting enough to bring the whole family to the dinner table. Some recipes include: Crab Salad Napoleans with Fresh Pasta, Roman-Style Fettuccini with Chicken, Baked Pastina Casserole, and Spaghetti with Eggplant.
• Chewy Gooey Crispy Crunchy Melt-in-your-Mouth Cookies by Alice Medrich, 2010: From new spins on classic recipes including chocolate-chip cookies and brownies, to delectable 2-point treats for the Weight Watchers set, there is a type of cookie in this book for everyone. The recipes are organized by texture but there's also a section grouping cookies into categories like those containing whole grains, quick and easy cookies, and cookies to make with kids. Medrich also has a tech-support chapter, which has information on ingredients, equipment, and further resources.
• Comfort Foods: Rachel Rays 30 Minute Meals, by Rachel Ray, 2000: A collection of favorites featuring popular comfort foods includes a buttery Chicken Fricassee, zesty Pepper Steak, and Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese.
• Bubby’s Brunch Cookbook: recipes and menus from New York's favorite comfort food restaurant by Ron Silver, 2009: Bubby’s restaurant has been a popular hangout for New Yorkers for nearly two decades.  With nearly 200 delicious recipes, that include recipes for biscuits, muffins, pancakes, omelets, and smoked salmon, there is inspiration in this book for anyone who loves to cook.
• The Best Soups in the World by Clifford Wright, 2010: Food scholar and cookbook author Wright compiles delicious soups from around the globe, exploring the history and culture of each recipe.