Comfort food is about warmth, caring, and hospitality. It's about gathering around the table for a shared meal. In The Cozy Table, chef-turned-blogger Dana DeVolk scales down classic recipes to save time and money without sacrificing flavor. Traditional and updated dishes include:

• Slow Cooker French Dip
• Shepherd's Pie
• Hasselback Sweet Potatoes
• Marble Cheesecake Cupcakes

DeVolk makes cooking for two even easier by utilizing recipe elements across multiple dishes--prepare pesto once and you can use it throughout the week for Cheesy Pesto Pull-Apart Rolls, Caprese Thin-Crust Pizza, and Parmesan Pesto Risotto. These and other helpful tips will prepare even novice cooks to experiment with nourishing, nurturing dishes any night of the week.