Nashville food and lifestyle creator Cortney LaCorte believes every meal can feel special, whether it’s a Tuesday night alone or dinner for a crowd. Her debut cookbook is packed with easy, flavor-forward recipes organized for real life: couch snacks for reality TV nights, weeknight dinners for when you’re too tired to cook, showstoppers for guests, cocktails, and desserts. Think Chili Crisp Popcorn, Caesar Salad Meatball Smash Burgers, and a Whole Bottle of Cab Pot Roast. Funny stories and practical kitchen tips round it out.

The best meals are meant to be shared. So is this book.