The New American Diner Cookbook - by Julissa Hernández Roberts (Hardcover)

About the Book

"The New American Diner Cookbook brings the soul-warming comfort of classic American diner foods into your kitchen, updating beloved favorites with fresh ingredients and modern twists while keeping all the nostalgic charm intact"-- Provided by publisher.

Book Synopsis

Experience the heart and soul of America's beloved diners, with 75 classic recipes reimagined for today's home kitchen.

From chrome-clad highway stops to beloved neighborhood gems, diners have always been where comfort meets community--and now you can bring that familiar nostalgia home. The New American Diner Cookbook bridges the gap between the relished fare of the classic greasy spoon and the evolving tastes of today's culinary scene, breathing fresh life into diner classics while keeping their soul intact.

In this love letter to the American diner, find all the dishes you long for--old-fashioned sundaes, mashed potatoes, grilled cheese--but with punchy modern twists. Serving up well-loved favorites such as perfectly seasoned home fries, towering cheeseburgers, and diner-style pies, alongside creative reinterpretations that include vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and globally inspired options (think: feta-stuffed rolls, loco moco, or chicken souvlaki)--there's something for everyone in The New American Diner Cookbook.

Set out like a classic diner menu, this giftable cookbook offers recipes from breakfasts and appetizers to soups and sides, entrees, and desserts, including:

• Satisfying Breakfasts - Learn the secrets behind the perfect over-easy eggs and fluffy pancakes that make breakfast the most enjoyable meal of the day.
• Perfect Burgers - Master the art of the perfect burger, from classic diner-style to creative new twists like the Juicy Lucy.
• Beloved Blue Plate Specials - Explore specials like crab cakes and country fried steak, updated with fresh, seasonal ingredients.
• Soul-Warming Soups - Get behind-the-counter insight on how to craft those impossibly pillowy dumplings for a matzo ball soup that warms both body and spirit.
• Time-Honored Desserts - Discover sweet treats that would make any pie case proud, from strawberry shortcake and coconut cream pie to velvety no-bake cheesecake and a decadent brownie à la mode.

Plus:

• A secret menu of favorite family meals that the diner crew eats before their shift
• Fun facts like how to speak like a short-order cook
• Trivia, such as the fact that New Jersey has more diners than any other state

Whether you're craving the comforting classics of your favorite hometown diner or seeking to recreate those cross-country road trip discoveries, The New American Diner Cookbook brings the charm, flavor, and warmth of America's favorite dining institutions right to your kitchen. It's more than a collection of recipes--it's a celebration of an enduring piece of Americana, lovingly updated for your home kitchen. This cookbook's playful design, approachable recipes, and visual appeal make it a must-have for home cooks, foodies, and anyone looking for a gift that celebrates both the past and present of America's melting-pot cuisine.

So grab your apron and slide into a booth--your order for today's special is ready to be served.

Review Quotes

"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

"True diner heads will enjoy exploring the history and regionality of U.S. diners with Juli in this book that's written like a road trip with your best friend. Cooks of all levels and tastes will find dishes they return to over and over in The New American Diner Cookbook, an instant classic." --Layla Schlack, coauthor of Wine Pairing for the People

"Leave it to an accomplished recipe tester and natural-born cook like Juli to create an ode to diner food that every home cook will want to--and should!--add to their collection. The New American Diner Cookbook is filled with delicious recipes and all the tips and tricks Juli has picked up in her decades of cooking in restaurants and test kitchens. It's a keeper; I can't wait to cook it cover to cover." --Denise Mickelsen, former food editor and lifelong diner lover

"It's hard to embody the warm hug of a diner booth, but Juli's recipes do just that. They are a delicious reminder that food can quiet the mind and feed the soul. I only wish my diner was this good!" --Barrett Washburne, food stylist and New York Times contributor

"The New American Diner Cookbook is a fun peek into the history of the diner and its importance in American eating and dining culture. My mouth was watering with every page turned and I was instantly transported to the diner experiences of my youth. Juli, a highly experienced recipe developer, crafts recipes that are wonderfully nostalgic with smart, modern upgrades and refinements. She covers all of the diner classics and ventures into more diverse points of view with dishes like chilaquiles and loco moco. A must-have book for weekend breakfast and brunch, sleepovers, afterparties, family pleasing dinners and beyond. Congratulations, Juli!" --Amelia Rampe, chef and recipe developer

"Diners have always given me a welcoming and nostalgic feeling, and [this] cookbook captures that in every way . . . The New American Diner Cookbook is the informative, entertaining, and comforting read everyone needs to add to their bookshelf." --Jessica Paholsky, author of Once Upon a Pesto

"The New American Diner Cookbook is a deliciously thoughtful, feel-good celebration of diner nostalgia done right. Julissa Hernández Roberts captures the heart and history of diner culture with mouthwatering recipes that honor tradition, with a modern twist." --Lauren DeBellis, editorial consultant

About the Author

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.