Big Heart, Little Stove is more than a cookbook. Erin French, restaurateur of the beloved 40-seat restaurant in Freedom, Maine, The Lost Kitchen, provides a guide to creating the perfect environment for a comforting, but elegant, meal. With over 75 recipes for dishes ranging from crowd-pleasing appetizer bites like Pecorino Puffs, luscious soups like Golden Tomato and Peach, to showstopping main courses like Pickle-Brined Roast Chicken, and more, this cookbook has all the tricks you need for a seamless family meal or dinner party, with plenty of advice for prepping ahead of time and how best to present your dishes. But what's even better: known for her design sense and eye for detail, French shares some of her "Signatures" - her easy ways to dress up a table, add in a special treat, or generally wow your guests, with much less effort than you might expect. Full of warmth and spirit, Big Heart, Little Stove will show you how to bring laughter and decadence to your table through the simplest of touches - with just a whole lotta heart