The New American Diner Cookbook

“This charming love letter to the great American diner tradition is filled with history, heart, and nostalgia, as well as delicious recipes, trivia, and tidbits for cooks who want to bring the diner experience home.” —Melanie Hansche, Food & Wine“Omelets! Sloppy joes! Juicy Lucys! This cookbook takes the grease out of greasy-spoon favorites and turns them into go-to everyday favorites. All you need now is a neon sign.” —Paul Kita, Men’s Health food editor, author of A Man, A Pan, A Plan

“True diner heads will enjoy exploring the history and regionality of U.S. diners with Juli in this book that’s written like a road trip with your best friend. Cooks of all levels and tastes will find dishes they return to over and over in The New American Diner Cookbook, an instant classic.” —Layla Schlack, coauthor of Wine Pairing for the People“Leave it to an accomplished recipe tester and natural-born cook like Juli to create an ode to diner food that every home cook will want to—and should!—add to their collection. The New American Diner Cookbook is filled with delicious recipes and all the tips and tricks Juli has picked up in her decades of cooking in restaurants and test kitchens. It’s a keeper; I can’t wait to cook it cover to cover.” —Denise Mickelsen, former food editor and lifelong diner lover

“It’s hard to embody the warm hug of a diner booth, but Juli’s recipes do just that. They are a delicious reminder that food can quiet the mind and feed the soul. I only wish my diner was this good!” —Barrett Washburne, food stylist and New York Times contributor “The New American Diner Cookbook is a fun peek into the history of the diner and its importance in American eating and dining culture. My mouth was watering with every page turned and I was instantly transported to the diner experiences of my youth. Juli, a highly experienced recipe developer, crafts recipes that are wonderfully nostalgic with smart, modern upgrades and refinements. She covers all of the diner classics and ventures into more diverse points of view with dishes like chilaquiles and loco moco. A must-have book for weekend breakfast and brunch, sleepovers, afterparties, family pleasing dinners and beyond. Congratulations, Juli!” —Amelia Rampe, chef and recipe developer

“Diners have always given me a welcoming and nostalgic feeling, and [this] cookbook captures that in every way … The New American Diner Cookbook is the informative, entertaining, and comforting read everyone needs to add to their bookshelf.” —Jessica Paholsky, author of Once Upon a Pesto“The New American Diner Cookbook is a deliciously thoughtful, feel-good celebration of diner nostalgia done right. Julissa Hernández Roberts captures the heart and history of diner culture with mouthwatering recipes that honor tradition, with a modern twist.” —Lauren DeBellis, editorial consultant“Juli’s talent as an effortless and engaging writer, cook extraordinaire, and master recipe developer shines bright in this delicious tribute to diner classics. Each recipe showcases Juli’s signature, easy-to-follow instructions complete with helpful tips, smart shortcuts, and delightfully fun tidbits. The result is crowd-pleasing dishes for all ages and tastes destined for the please-make-again list. Along with a vibrant… graphics and gorgeous photos, The New American Diner Cookbook is a food party on every page and an instant classic that will be cherished for generations.” —Abigail Johnson Dodge, award-winning cookbook author, baker, and teacher

Julissa Hernández Roberts has mastered many roles in the culinary world. A former chef, she’s led test kitchens for major publications, ghostwritten multiple cookbooks, and, using her engineering background, now designs kitchen appliances. Her true passion lies in creating delicious, approachable food that’s fun to make. A James Beard-nominated recipe developer, Juli’s recipes are all about making complex dishes super approachable so everyone can feel confident in the kitchen, no matter their skill level.

When she’s not in the kitchen or working on new culinary projects, you’ll likely find Juli curled up with a sci-fi or fantasy novel (she’s a huge Star Wars fan) or singing karaoke at the top of her lungs in her car. This Queens, New York native now calls Pennsylvania home, where she lives with her husband, two kids, and her dog and fluffy sidekick, Wookiee.