Book Description

With All-American Cookbook, it’s easier than ever to sample our nation’s most iconic foods. With a mouthwatering 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—your family will ask for time and again. The United States is famous for being a melting pot of flavors, but there are distinct dishes and culinary traditions that have influenced the American table. Indulge in hot and hearty dinnertime faves such meatloaf and pot roast, complete with a scoop of mashed potatoes swimming in gravy. Savor Mom’s chocolate cake, lattice-crowned pies and other sweet indulgences that made you look forward to dessert. You’ll also find holiday and party standbys, steaming soups, hearty sandwiches, grilled greats, a fresh array of veggies and sides, heartwarming breads, and other time-tested dishes. More than just a collection of recipes, this must-have book is packed with hundreds of gorgeous full-color photos, pro cooking tips and regional featurettes celebrating unique twists and fun facts on America’s favorite foods. Taste of Home’s All-American Cookbook takes the guesswork out of preparing traditional down-home meals with sure-bet classics and ingenious tips and tricks to help you—whether you’re a beginner or an experienced cook—prepare the meals that grace the tables of families from coast to coast. •370 Recipes. Hundreds of recipes that deliver all the flavor and comfort you’d expect from Taste of Home. Best of all, every dish relies on common ingredients and pantry staples you likely already have on hand. •Cooking Featurettes. Intermittent sections featuring food facts, folklore, regional specialties, ethnic twists and other fun factoids that will inspire your cooking. •Bonus Chapters: County Fair Classics. A fun bonus chapter filled with classic fair food including blue prize winners and other contest-worthy nibbles and bites. •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. CHAPTERS Small Bites & Thirst Quenchers How Do You Like Your Eggs? Soup & Sandwich Shop Dinner’s in the Oven Classic Stovetop Suppers Superb Salads & Sides Bakers, Start Your Ovens! Slow Cookers, Air Fryers & Instant Pot Mom, What’s for Dessert? Backyard Barbecue Come One, Come All! Putting By Bonus chapter: County Fair Classics