New American Diner Cookbook

There are few roles in the culinary world that Julissa Hernández Roberts hasn’t mastered. A former chef, she’s led test kitchens for major publications, ghostwritten multiple cookbooks, and, using her engineering background, now designs kitchen appliances. But her true passion lies in creating delicious, approachable food that’s fun to make. A James Beard–nominated recipe developer, Juli is all about making complex dishes super approachable so everyone can feel confident in the kitchen, no matter their skill level.When she’s not in the kitchen or working on new culinary projects, you’ll likely find Juli curled up with a sci-fi or fantasy novel (she’s a huge Star Wars fan) or singing karaoke at the top of her lungs in her car. This Queens, New York, native now calls Pennsylvania home, where she lives with her husband, two kids, and her dog and fluffy sidekick, Wookiee.

• IntroductionLocal PlatesShort Order Cook SpeakON THE TABLEQuicklesPapo’s ColeslawBeet Salad with Roasted Garlic Vinaigrette3-Bean SaladFeta-Stuffed BreadStuffed Grape LeavesSTARTERS AND SNACKSAir-Fried Chicken WingsMozzarella Slabs with Marinara SauceFried PicklesFrench Fries PLUSCheesy Crispy Onion ChipsBite-Size Jalapeño PoppersOh, So Fancy Shrimp CocktailBREAKFASTSHow Do You Take your Eggs?Omelet StationLoco MocoFluffy Pancakes, Two WaysClassic French ToastOvernight Yeasted WafflesApples and Cream Dutch BabyMile High Lemon Blueberry MuffinsQuiche a la Grandma’sHomemade Breakfast Sausage PattiesBaconEggAndCheeseSaltPepperKetchup sandwichAvocado ToastButtermilk Biscuits with GravySide Show: Home Fries, Grits, and Corned Beef HashBURGERS AND SANDWICHES8-ounce Burger DeluxeJuicy LucyReady on the Fly ReubenOpen-Faced Bougie Tuna MeltFrench Dip Fake OutChicken Souvlaki with TzatzikiGrilled CheeseSloppy Larby JoesSOUPS AND SALADSMatzo Ball SoupBeef and Barley SoupFrench Onion SoupChili Con CarneGrilled Chicken CaesarChoose Your Own Diner Salad AdventureENTREESSeafoodFish ‘n ChipsKiller Crab Cakes with Cheater’s AioliBroiled CodShrimp ScampiBeef/PorkMeatloafCountry Fried SteakPork Chops and ApplesSchnitzel with SpaetzleChickenChicken ParmigianaChicken FrancaiseChicken TendersChicken Cordon BleuChicken Pot PieSIDESMashed PotatoesRoast Sweet Potato SpearsCreamed CornRice PilafBaked BeansGarlicky Green BeansDESSERTSChocolate Chocolate CakeStrawberry ShortcakeCoconut Cream PieApple PieRice PuddingBrownie a la ModeCarrot CakeNo-Bake Strawberry CheesecakeOld-Fashioned SundaeSECRET MENU: Family MealsChilequiles con Salsa RojaTacos TicosBolognese over BreadSchmastaPudin de Pan (Cuban bread pudding)

“This charming love letter to the great American diner tradition is filled with history, heart, and nostalgia, as well as delicious recipes, trivia, and tidbits for cooks who want to bring the diner experience home.” —Melanie Hansche, Food & Wine“Omelets! Sloppy joes! Juicy Lucys! This cookbook takes the grease out of greasy-spoon favorites and turns them into go-to everyday favorites. All you need now is a neon sign.” —Paul Kita, Men’s Health food editor, author of A Man, A Pan, A Plan