Cookbooks: American Cuisine

THE ALL-AMERICAN BEAN BOOK
by F. H. "Ted" Waskey. B&W decorations. Condition: NEW 1988 Fireside Trade Paperback, second printing. Content: If there's a way to use and cook beans, it's in here - from Cheddar Cheese & Black Bean Loaf to Pickled Red Beans, Idaho Style to Candied Navy Beans (oh my) to U.S. Senate Restaurant Bean Soup. Enjoy! Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
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ALL FIRED UP OUTDOOR AND INDOOR GRILLING
by Margaret Howard. Great full-color photos of completed dishes. Condition: NEW 1998 Firefly Books large soft cover, first printing. Short, very pale crease top front cover edge - I dropped the book (DUH!). Content: Reviewer: "his is a spectacular cookbook - it not only includes both indoor grilling and outdoor BBQ recipes, but appetizers and side dishes. There's even a whole chapter on grilling dessert! Yummy pork rub that can be used on steak as well, scrumptious Asian Salmon marinade that melts in your mouth, Summertime Pasta recipe is quintessetial summer. You can't go wrong with this cookbook. Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
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AMERICA'S FAVORITE BEEF RECIPES: Great Home Cooking From Coast to Coast
by The National Cattlemen's Beef Association. Color photos by Hans Rott. Condition: NEW 1998 Time-Life Books hardcover (pictorial boards) over spiral bound interior. Tiny "ding" top spine. Interior perfect. Content: Wonderful and mouth-watering recipes for those non-vegetarians among us: from 15-Minute Pot Roast with Savory Potatoes to Steak, Pear & Walnut Salad to Savory Beef Empanadas & Pickled Red Onions and Hungarian Round Steak & Spaetzle, etc. Nice gift for the cooking-impaired - that's why I have one. Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
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THE ART OF AMERICAN INDIAN COOKING
by Yeffe Kimball and Jean Anderson. Foreword by Will Rogers, Jr. Preface by Gary Soucie. B&W drawings by Kimball illustrate. Condition: NEW 1999 Lyons Trade Paperback, 6th printing. Content: This book is a sensuous journey of color, scent, and flavor through five North American regions. Using the bounty in ingredients available - such as avocados, sweet or Idaho potatoes, pineapples, pumpkins, wild game, and seafood, the American Indian first combined these gifts of the earth into what many of us now consider to be traditional American cooking. Offering such delicacies as Zuni green chili stew and roast pheasant stuffed with grapes and nuts, plus simple favorites such as baked acorn squash with honey and Chippewa wild rice, The Art of American Indian Cooking presents some of the best-loved dishes our continent has to impart. Adapted for modern kitchens, these recipes are as inspired today as they were at their inception, reflecting the terrain, climate, and culture from which they emerged. [1 copy available]
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BARBECUES & MARINADES
by Sylvie Tardew. Color photos by Marcel Duffas. Condition: NEW 2000 Octapus (UK) soft cover, first printing. Content: Barbecue is considered an American cuisine, however, this book was originally published in Paris in French. This is the English edition - published in England. Go figure. Over 50 recipes including Shrimp Kabobs with Sichuan Peppers, Carmelized Pork Spareribs, Grilled Squid, and Quails Stuffed With Raisins. Enjoy. Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
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HAWAIIAN MAGIC: At Last! Island Recipes and Luau Ideas for Our Mainland Friends
by Lee & Mae Keano. B&W decorations by Missy Blalock. Condition: UNREAD, but not perfect, 1986 Keano's Hawaiian Enterprises soft cover, spiral binding, assumed first edition. Light edgewear to cover edges with gift inscription top loose end page. Content: All the recipes you loved when you visited Hawaii and never stopped eating - from Rainbow Sparklers to Shoyu Chicken to Chi Chi Beef, Puka Burgers, Honolulu City Chicken on a Stick, Fried Ono or Mahimahi, and Passion Fruit Chiffon Pie. Covers it all. Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
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MANNA FROM HEAVEN
by Cook Book Committee, Saint Francis Episcopal Church, Houston, Texas. Condition: Used & delicate 1954 Women's Association, St. Francis Episcopal Church, spiral-bound soft cover. Content: Recipes from the church members for just about every type of food you can imagine: Quail Ardenaise, Smothered Squab, Stuffed Summer Squash, Egg Plant Louisiana, Watermelon Rind Pickle, Brandied Peaches, and Boeuf En Daube are just a few of the offerings. Almost every recipe is attributed to a 1954 church member. Although the recipes sound delicious, most likely families of the church members will have the most interest. Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
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THE NORMAN ROCKWELL ILLUSTRATED COOKBOOK: Classic American Recipes
created by George Mendoza. B&W and color Rockwell paintings illustrate. Condition: UNREAD 1987 McGraw-Hill large hardcover (pictorial boards - no DJ), first printing. Content: The homespun art of Norman Rockwell is perfectly complemented by traditional recipes in this book. Lavish color illustrations of favorite Rockwell pictures enhance savory recipes: soups, chowders, poultry, meat and fish dishes, fresh vegetables, sauces and dressings, holiday mealas, and desserts are well represented here. Witty epigrams and cameo Rockwell illustrations make this recipe book a collector's item. Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
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NORTHWEST FLAVORS: an All-American Taste of the Mountains, Woods and Waters (America Cooks series)
by Lindley Boegehold. Mouth-watering color photos of completed dishes. Condition: NEW 2002 Southwater soft cover, first pritning. Content: The cuisine of the Pacific Northwest is interesting and varied. This book includes dishes for all occasions with simple instructions to make recipes foolproof. The dramatic geography of this magnificent region yields an equally varied and intensely flavored cuisine. Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
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MEAT ON THE GRILL: New Recipes for Beef, Lamb, Pork and Other Meats
by David Barich & Thomas Ingalls. Mouth-watering color photos of completed dishes by Dennis Bettencourt. . Condition: NEW 1993 HarperPerennial large soft cover, first printing. Self-contained bookmarks. Content: This book provides the basic information on how to choose good meats, how to cook them to proper doneness, and how to combine them with intereseting marinades, sauces or other embellishments. Excellent recipes. Glossary of meat cuts and spices. Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
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NEWMAN'S OWN COOKBOOK
compiled by the later, great humanitarian Paul Newman, Ursula Hotchner & Nell Newman with Trenchant Observations & Diversions by A.E. Hotchner. Paul Newman cover. B&W photos & decorations. Condition: UNREAD 1986 Contemporary Books Trade Paperback, no printing given. Content: Paul Newman is a man of many talents. Besides being an actor and an amateur racing car driver, he is a proficient cook with his own line of bottled dressings and sauces, Newman's Own. In this compilation of recipes from the Newman home, there are dishes of his own invention, as well as those concocted by daughter Nell, wife Joanne Woodward, and friends (Ursula Hotchner's veau marengo, Martha Stewart's Victorian savouries, Joan Rivers's shrimp salad). While many of the recipes are standard (and some even dull: Newmanburgers are simply hamburgers served with pickles, tomatoes and onion; Caroline Murphy's tuna salad is made with mustard, sweet pickle, mayonnaise and scallions), and quite a few call for Newman's various bottled goods as ingredients, nevertheless, fans will enjoy eating like their idol. Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
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OLD STURBRIDGE VILLAGE COOKBOOK:
Authentic Early American Recipes for the Modern Kitchen
edited by Caroline Sloat. B&W drawings by Cynthia Dias-Read. Condition: UNREAD 1984 Globe-Pequot Trade Paperback, first edition. Small edgewear with rubbings along front hinge. Interior perfect - clean & tight. Content: The release of the old edition of this much loved cookbook will coincide with the 50th anniversary of Old Sturbridge Village in Massachusetts, a living history complex devoted to the American Colonial era. This wonderful revision has a fresh look and more than 20 new mouthwatering recipes that recall the authentic dishes of our American past. You'll learn how to preserve apples for year round use; how salted, preserved meats were freshened; how Election Cake got it's name; and how select the best fish for dinner. With a range of delicious recipes from roasts and fricassees to pies and puddings, a beautiful new design, and an easy to use square trim size, this is an historical cookbook to be treasured.
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PENNSYLVANIA DUTCH COOK BOOK
by J. George Frederick. Condition: NEW 1971 Dover Trade Paperback, republication of a 1935 publication. Tiny edgewear. Content: Now used by many Pennsylvania resorts as their official cookbook, this book by George Frederick, one-time president of the Gourmet Society of New York, is an excellent introduction to every aspect of Pennsylvania Dutch cookery from hors d’oeuvres to desserts. Over 350 recipes.
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PEPPERIDGE FARM EASY MEALS FOR BUSY DAYS: 63 Fabulous Family Favorites
edited by Pat Teburg. Wonderful color photos of completed dishes. Condition: NEW 1995 Meredith hardcover (pictorial boards - no DJ issued), revised & updated edition. Content: Open the pages of this book and discover new ways to take the stress out of everyday cooking. From simple casseroles and side dishes to more elegant holiday fare, this book offers a host of great-tasting meal ideas that are perfect for your busiest days. Colourful photographs and easy-to-follow steps serve as a guide to help to ensure consistent results every time you cook. With this cookbook in your kitchen, the tradition of preparing home-cooked dinners with old-fashioned goodness can continue...No matter how hectic your lifestyle. [1 copy available.]
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PURE PRAIRIE: Farm Fresh & Wildly Delicious Foods From The Prairie
by Judith Fertig. Condition: Very Good+ 1999 Two-Lane Press Trade Paperback, second printing. The book appears unused despirte the presence of a name on the inside front cover. Text and designs in a deep purple on white paper - a pleasing look and easy on the eyes. Content: Through her simple yet sophisticated combinations, author Fertig invites you to dally in the Heartland, savoring original creations like Sunflower-Crusted Trout, Prairie Sunset Soup, Fly-Over Country Confit, and Wild Plum and Walnut Tart. My favorite: Buffalo-Black Bean Chili in a Cornbread Bowl. In addition to over 115 recipes, the book also provides an extensive source guide for ordering a variety of regional ingredients. Questions welcome.
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SMOKEHOUSE BEAR: More Alaskan Recipes and Stories
by Gordon R. Nelson. B&W humorous drawings by Val Paul Taylor. Condition: NEW 1984 Alaska Northwest large soft cover, second printing. Tiny edgewear. Content: This is the sequel to Lowbush Moose, More tempting recipes from the north country: Beer-Drinker's Stew, Highbush Moose Pot Roast, Funny-Talking Meatballs, and Boating Beef are but a few. If you don't have access to a Moose roast, Nelson provides substitute ingredients for those who see only Armadillo wildlife. Again, more funny stories and great humorous B&W drawings accompany the recipes. Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
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THE TOP ONE HUNDRED PASTA SAUCES
by Diane Seed. Color illustrations by Robert Budwig. Condition: NEW 1992 Ten Speed Press Trade Paperback, reprint. Tiny edgewear with very light tanning to white cover edges. Content: In this book, the author has drawn together one hundred of the best pasta sauce recipes, encountered after many years of living, eating and cooking in Italy. Many of them are simple sauces that can be cooked in a few minutes. Others are elaborate confections from the kitchens of great Italian families. All of them adapt well to the needs of other countries, and other climates.
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THE ULTIMATE TURKEY FRYER COOKBOOK
by Reece Williams. Color decorations illustrate. Condition: NEW 2003 Meredith Press soft cover, no printing given. Content: Chef Reece Williams, restaurateur and inventor of the Cajun Injector, is a culinary adventurer specializing in unique down-home recipes and expert outdoor cooking techniques using the grill, smoker, and turkey fryer. Williams shares his finest down-home recipes for preparing the most succulent meats, poultry, seafood and side dishes - all using a turkey fryer. Delicious recipes that offer consumers a variety of options for using the hottest new outdoor appliance. An index and where to buy products list efficiently directs cooks to recipes and resources. Important safety information helps consumers use turkey fryers with confidence. Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
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THE WILDERNESS CHEF: Gourmet Recipes for the Great Outdoors
by Claudine Martin. B&W illustrations by Eileen Hine. Condition: NEW 2003 Lyons Press Trade Paperback, first printing. Tiny shelfwear top cover edge. Content: This compact compendium will slip into a backpack and make any expedition into the wilds all the more digestible. Recipes for: Hut-to-Hut Skiiing; Helicopter Skiing Picnic; Snow Camping; Sea Kayaking; Backpacking; Llama Trekking; and New Year's Eve in a Yurt. As you can see, recipes for any outdoor activity.
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