Trisha Yearwood, host of Food Network's <i>Trisha's Southern Kitchen</i>, is adored by fans as one of country music's top stars, but among family and friends, Trisha Yearwood is best known for another talent: cooking.<br> <br> Throughout her life–from her humble roots in Georgia to her triumphant recording years in Nashville and a fulfilling married life with husand Garth Brooks in Oklahoma–Trisha has always enjoyed feeding those she loves. Now she dishes up a collection of more than 120 of her go-to recipes in a tribute to both home-grown cooking and family traditions.<br> <br> Trisha believes a recipe always tastes better when it has a memory attached to it. Here, she teams up with her mother and sister to share their family's best-loved recipes. This is the kind of classic comfort food you'll want at the heart of your own family's mealtime memories. Inside is a full menu of Southern fare with a contemporary twist. But you don't have to be a Southerner to enjoy Yearwood family favorites such as:<br> <br> Trisha' s Chicken Tortilla Soup<br> Gwen's Fried Chicken with Milk Gravy<br> Stuffed Pork Chops<br> Breakfast Sausage Casserole<br> Blackberry Cobbler<br> Banana Pudding<br> <br> Along with the recipes for inviting soups, textural salads, home-style family entrées, colorful side dishes, and irresistible desserts, Trisha shares everything from charming personal anecdotes to practical advice, time-saving tips, and creative ingredient substitutions to accommodate all tastes.<br> <br> With full-color photographs taken in and around Trisha's homes and a foreword by Garth Brooks, this soul-warming slice of Southern life will delight country music fans and home cooks alike. Best of all, this is un-pretentious food that is easy to put together, satisfies even big country appetites, and tastes like home. Trisha' s warm evocations of pre-paring food for loved ones will transport you back to your own childhood. These are recipes you'll enjoy with your family for years to come.