cooking / regional & ethnic / american / general

"Celebrate Betty Crocker's 100th anniversary with . . . 100 of her best recipes"--Provided by publisher.

"In 2013, food blogger and classical musician Molly Yeh left Brooklyn to live on a farm on the North Dakota-Minnesota border, where her fianc? was a fifth-generation Norwegian-American sugar beet farmer. Like her award-winning blog My Name is Yeh, Molly on the Range chronicles her life through photos, more than 120 new recipes, and hilarious stories from life in the city and on the farm. Molly's story begins in the suburbs of Chicago in the 90s, when things like Lunchables and Dunkaroos were the objects of her affection; continues into her New York years, when Sunday mornings meant hangovers and bagels; and ends in her beloved new home, where she's currently trying to master the art of the hotdish. Celebrating Molly's Jewish/Chinese background with recipes for Asian Scotch Eggs and Scallion Pancake Challah Bread and her new hometown Scandinavian recipes for Cardamom Vanilla Cake and Marzipan Mandel Bread, Molly on the Range will delight everyone, from longtime readers to those discovering her glorious writing and recipes for the first time"--.

" ... this ... cookbook features the best America has to offer. With over 250 simple recipes celebrating the treasures of the state fairs and the dishes of the local rotary clubs and ethnic groups. Batali has interpreted these regional gems with the same excitement and passion that he has approached traditional Italian food. Covering the Northeast/New England, the Mid-Atlantic, the Gulf Coast, the Great Lakes, the Heartland, the Southwest, and the Pacific Coast, this book will share everything from the BBQ styles of Texas, the Smokeys and the Carolinas, to the seafood soups from Yankee Boston to the spicy gumbos of the Gulf Coast and the berry pies of the Pacific Northwest. All the dishes are very simple ... And while Batali uses recipes passed down through the generations, he also shares hints on what he would add to the recipe to take the flavor up a notch"--Amazon.com.

"The Pennsylvania Dutch are known for their unique traditional foods--recipes that reflect their German heritage and agricultural roots. Experience PA Dutch cooking with the authentic Amish and Mennonite recipes found in the pages of this cookbook. Inside, are recipes for everything from apple butter to chicken pot-pie, ham loaf to classic mashed potatoes. The book is also filled with interesting facts and fun stories about many of the recipes, sure to surprise and delight any cook. Bringing these delicious recipes into the kitchen will please any family!"--.

"A stylish, richly illustrated, practical guide for home cooks and preserving enthusiasts, the first cookbook from journalist Kevin West, author of the popular blog Savingtheseason.com. Incorporating classic favorites and new flavors, West gives us more than one hundred recipes, organized by season, for sweet preserves and savory pickles; easy-to-can vegetables and fruits; condiments such as relishes, chutneys, and salsas; and cordials, candies, and cocktails. Interspersed with the recipes are chronicles of West's travels and the history of American preserving traditions from California to New Mexico to Long Island. A witty and erudite culinary companion, West makes a rich and entertaining story of the introductions to the recipes. Also included is a primer on preserving techniques that addresses issues of food safety and nutrition"--.

"MY YEAR IN MEALS will give fans a glimpse into Rachael's own kitchen diary--what she herself cooked for her family for one whole year. From everyday meals to complicated culinary feats and meals she ate while traveling, this book will offer a side of Rachael you've never seen before. Rachael has you covered for breakfast, lunch and dinner--from a Provence Frittata with Cheesy Ciabatta Bread, mouthwatering Lemon Pesto Spaghetti, Truffle Garganelli, to French Onion French Bread Pizza. And for the first time ever, Rachael's husband and manager John Cusimano will be contributing to the book with a section devoted to his personal delicious cocktail recipes including the Fruita de Bosca (featuring blackberries, agave syrup, and fresh mint), the Strawberry Velvet (featuring honey liqueur, strawberries and lime) and the Ginger Mule (featuring ginger beer, agave syrup and gin). The book will also include Rachael's personal photos of the food she cooked throughout the year"--.

Provides recipes for creating homemade versions of fifty nostalgic childhood treats, including vegan and gluten free options.