"Wildly popular blogger and viral food influencer Carolina Gelen presents 100 crowd-pleasing, never hard, effortlessly delicious recipes for flavorful meals that showcase her carefree style. Millions of online followers have flocked to Carolina Gelen's comforting cooking and easy, breezy style that emphasizes big flavor with a light lift. In her debut cookbook, she shares soulful recipes rooted in the resourcefulness of her Romanian upbringing that use affordable, pantry-friendly ingredients. With 100 simple recipes-almost all brand-new but including some fan favorites-for creative but familiar takes on crowd-pleasing comfort foods, Pass the Plate has you covered for any occasion, from easy weeknight meals to spirited gatherings. No matter the mood or skill level, you'll enjoy irresistible recipes from personality-packed chapters such as: Egg-stravaganza: Zucchini Feta Fried Eggs, Sesame-Crusted Breakfast Quesadilla, Crispy Ketchup Rice and Eggs Nosh & Nibble: Smothered Onion Bread, Tomato Ricotta Crostini, Spicy Charred Red Pepper Dip Pick-a-Protein: One-Pan Garlicky Chicken Couscous, Hearty Short Rib Stew, Crispy Coconut Chicken, Salmon Tacos Dorados Pasta-Palooza: Caramelized Lemon Pesto Pasta, Many Mushroom Lasagna, Creamy Brie Mac and Cheese Veg Out: Butter Beans alla Vodka, Paprikash Chickpea Stew, Comforting Veggie Pot Pie Sweets & Treats: Coconut Pineapple Upside Down Cake, The Very Best Banana Bread, Chocolate Cake of Your Dreams With gorgeous photography and heartwarming stories about Carolina's family, Pass the Plate will bring comfort to your kitchen and have friends and family asking for seconds"-- Provided by publisher.