The American Cookbook is a fresh, foodie approach to classic recipes from across America - think comfort food with a sophisticated twist. The traditional apple pie morphs into Peanut Butter and Green Apple pie; Classic truck-stop burger and fries becomes Chargrilled Burger on Hot Sourdough with Sweet Potato Fries. This book shows how to cook American comfort food to a high standard, exploring the Latin, Italian, Asian, and African influences on classic American food. Key features: -Features over 150 classic American recipes, with a contemporary gourmet twist. -Fresh, gourmet cooking made simple, with step-by-step sequences for key techniques such as sauces and marinades. -Draws recipes together to create one-stop gourmet menus or feasts. -Provides inspiration to try new ingredients in traditional recipes. Contents Foreword Snacketizers and Sandwiches Wraps and Rolls On the Grill Meat Feasts Fresh Fish and Shellfish Super-Fried and Crispy Big Salads Breads and Sides Sweet Pies Cheesecakes Menus Index and Acknowledgments

The Americans are famous for being a melting pot of flavors, but there are distinct dishes and culinary traditions that have influenced the American table. After all, we love our burgers, fried chicken, and good ol' apple pie. With the Home-Made American Cookbook, it's easier than ever to sample our nation's most iconic foods. With a mouth-watering lineup of recipes that celebrate everything from the South's love of barbecue to the Midwest's enthusiasm for casseroles, you'll find nostalgic classics as well as modern twists that your family will ask for time and time again. Indulge in hot and hearty dinnertime favorites such as meatloaf and pot roast, complete with a scoop of mashed potatoes swimming in gravy. lattice-crowned pies and other sweet indulgences that make you look forward to dessert. You'll also find steaming soups, hearty sandwiches, grilled greats, a fresh array of veggies and sides, heartwarming bread, and other time-tested recipes. More than just a collection of recipes, this must-have book is packed with hundreds of gorgeous full-color photos, pro cooking tips, and ingredients, celebrating unique twists and fun facts on America's favorite Home-Made American Cookbook takes the guesswork out of preparing traditional down-home meals with sure-bet classic ingredients that will help you-whether you're a beginner or an experienced cook-prepare the meals that grace the tables of families from coast to coast. Tips on what's inside the book: 100 Recipes: Hundreds of recipes that deliver all the flavor and comfort you'd expect from Home-Made. Best of all, every dish relies on common ingredients and pantry staples you likely already have on hand. Cooking Ingredients: What You Will Need During the Cooking Process are all listed in the book. Complete Nutrition Facts and Diabetic Exchanges. Whether you're following a specific diet or simply watching what you eat, the nutrition facts offered with every recipe help you set the right foods on the table. You'll also find diabetic exchanges with applicable recipes. And a lot more. Let this cookbook be your guide to creating delicious and memorable dishes that capture the spirit of American cooking.

Two James Beard Award honorees celebrate the history of the American kitchen table with fifty heirloom recipes. Kansas City chef and James Beard Award winner Colby Garrelts and his wife, Megan, a James Beard semifinalist for Best Pastry Chef, present a library of American culinary classics redefined by easy, chef-inspired techniques, quality ingredients, and a love for regional flavors from their Midwestern roots. Made in America features fifty handcrafted recipes sorted by the cooking methods commonly used in American kitchens from breakfast to the bakeshop. Many begin with a childhood memory from Colby or Megan that describes the roots and the journey of the recipe. Suggested menus for festive occasions like Mother’s Day, Fourth of July, Back to School night, and Christmas are also included. Sidebars throughout showcase handcrafted cocktails such as the Bloody Mary, The State Fair, and the Pimm’s Cup that pair well with the recipes within. Love and pride are woven together to create a collection that defines the comforts of home. This heirloom collection with a modern point of view includes: Biscuits and Gravy * Corn Fritters with Fresh Sheep’s Milk Cheese * Quick Pickles * Panfried BBQ Pork Chops with Tomato Horseradish Sauce * Grilled Garlic-Thyme Kansas City Strips * Garrelts Fried Chicken * Lemon Meringue Pie * Chocolate Butterscotch Cookies * and more

Presents the best versions of more than three hundred favorite American dishes, with background information, recipes, and cooking tips, based on comparative testing of multiple variants of each one.

Martha Stewart, who has so significantly influenced the American table, collects her favorite national dishes--as well as the stories and traditions behind them--in this love letter to American food featuring 200 recipes. These are recipes that will delight you with nostalgia, inspire you, and teach you about our nation by way of its regions and their distinctive flavors. Above all, these are time-honored recipes that you will turn to again and again. Organized geographically, the 200 recipes in Martha’s American Food include main dishes such as comforting Chicken Pot Pies, easy Grilled Fish Tacos, irresistible Barbecued Ribs, and hearty New England Clam Chowder. Here, too, are thoroughly modern starters, sides, and one-dish meals that harness the bounty of each region’s seasons and landscape: Hot Crab Dip, Tequila-Grilled Shrimp, Indiana Succotash, Chicken and Andouille Gumbo, Grilled Bacon-Wrapped Whitefish, and Whole-Wheat Spaghetti with Meyer Lemon, Arugula, and Pistachios. And you will want to leave room for dessert, with dozens of treats such as Chocolate-Bourbon Pecan Pie, New York Cheesecake, and Peach and Berry Cobbler. Through sidebars about the flavors that define each region and stunning photography that brings the foods—and the places with which we identify them—to life, Martha celebrates the unique character of each part of the country. With all the dishes that inspire pride in our national cuisine, Martha’s American Food gathers, in one place, the recipes that will surely please your family and friends for generations to come.

All-American CookingIntroducing the ultimate Classic American cookbook! This cookbook is filled with delicious, classic recipes that will take you on a culinary journey across the United States. This cookbook has something for everyone, from traditional comfort food to regional specialties. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting out in the kitchen, you'll find easy-to-follow recipes that are sure to impress. With over 50 recipes, you'll be inspired to try new dishes and discover the diverse range of flavors that America offers. So, let's fire up the grill, preheat the oven, and get ready to cook some classic American cuisine!Get your copy today and start cooking up a storm!

This volume features the best recipes for more than 400 new American classics.