Watermelon Gazpacho. Bruschetta. Southern-Style Buttermilk Fried Chicken. The words alone seem to satisfy the need we feel for simplicity, the pleasure of familiar flavors. Acclaimed chef and proprietor Jeffrey Paige of Cotton restaurant in Manchester, New Hampshire, takes “comfort food” as his mantra. Cotton opened in 2000 and soon became a culinary destination, recommended in publications such as the New York Times and Bon Appétit. Its neighborly feel, extensive wine list, award-winning martinis, and emphasis on high-quality, fresh, local ingredients, all make it a place that is indeed not to be missed. With this collection of recipes, Paige shares twenty-five menu favorites from Cotton. Open to any page, and you'll immediately see how simple simplicity can be. You'll be cooking in no time!home and abroad.

Jeffrey Paige has been garnering attention and accolades since he achieved his first position as executive chef at age twenty-one. His work has been written about in such publications as Bon Appétit, National Geographic Traveler, and the New York Times, among many others, and he has been featured on NPR and several television programs, including the Food Network and ABC's Good Morning America with Julia Child. His previous cookbooks are Cooking in the Shaker Spirit, co-authored with James Haller, and The Shaker Kitchen. Paige lives in Manchester, New Hampshire with his wife and business partner, Peaches.