Upscale Downhome

Recipes for affordable meals presented so polished you'd never know their "lowbrow" origins, complete with tips and tricks that prove fabulous hosting doesn't have to break the bank. Rachel Hollis, blogger and founder of "The Chic Site," which reaches over 600,000 users a month, delivers this swoon-worthy cookbook packed with delicious and easy comfort food that's sure to wow at both family suppers and the fanciest dinner parties. Rachel puts a finger-licking gourmet twist on classic American favorites in sections that include recipes for: *Casseroles: balsamic bacon-wrapped meatloaf, bacon and green chili mac n'cheese *Potluck: loaded baked potato salad, seven layer salad *Dips: grilled guacamole, corn dip, chili cheese dip, pizza dip *Sips: strawberry rosemary moonshine, Grandma's sweet tea *Somethin' Sweet: banana pudding parfaits, Mema's carrot cake Packed with big flavor and simple enough for a beginner home cook to master, Upscale Downhome focuses on great-tasting food and beautiful presentation that is guaranteed to impress. This is the kind of food that we all like to eat, served up with a chic twist.