James Beard's All-American Eats: Recipes and Stories from Our Best-Loved Local Restaurants

by The James Beard Foundation, Andrew Zimmern (Foreword), John T. Edge (Introduction)

The renowned James Beard Foundation chooses the greatest of America’s homegrown eateries and presents recipes for their craveworthy foods. Every town has a humble restaurant serving up soul-satisfying food, a place that pulls the whole community together. Maybe it’s in a cinderblock shack or a clapboard house, but it’s the kind of place you take for granted—until you leave town and an uncontrollable craving takes over. These are America’s Classics—local eateries recognized by the James Beard Foundation as timeless institutions within their communities. This cookbook brings together eighty of their recipes so the home cook can re-create such regional favorites as St. Elmo’s Crab Mac and Cheese, The Shed’s Red Chile Enchiladas, Aunt Carrie’s Indian Pudding, Bowens Island Frogmore Stew, Totonno’s White Clam Pizza, Camp Washington’s Cincinnati Chili, and Gott’s Roadside Cheeseburger (with the secret sauce!). Just as good as the food are the inspiring tales behind these mom-and-pops, told in oral how an immigrant grandfather turned an heirloom dish into a booming business, or how a vengeful lover’s recipe for spicy fried chicken earned a cult following. James Beard's All-American Eats is a tribute to the local treasures and unsung heroes of true American cooking, as well as a collection of recipes for craveable classic dishes.

Genres: Cookbooks, Cooking

272 pages, Hardcover

First published February 23, 2016

About the author

The James Beard Foundation (JBF) is a 501(c)3 organization that celebrates and supports the people behind America’s food culture, while pushing for new standards in the restaurant industry to create a future where all have the opportunity to thrive. Established over 30 years ago, the Foundation has highlighted the centrality of food culture in our daily lives and is committed to supporting a resilient and flourishing industry that honors its diverse communities. By amplifying new voices, celebrating those leading the way, and supporting those on the path to do so, the Foundation is working to create a more equitable and sustainable future—what we call Good Food for Good®. JBF brings its mission to life through the annual Awards, industry and community-focused initiatives and programs, advocacy, partnerships, and events across the country.

source: James Beard Foundation


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Reviews

[Arrel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very nice survey of All-American Eats! Exactly what it says it is - recipes and stories from America's best loved local restaurants. We've been to some and have lots more of them on our list. A great addition to any true food lover's cookbook collection.

[Linda · Rating 4 out of 5]

Some good recipes - have not tried yet cooking though.

[E G Melby · Rating 3 out of 5]

a few of these recipes will be made. the others won't be made (or they will have to take off the side of my house to get me out!)

[Trish · Rating 3 out of 5]

I can't wait to try the ham salad recipe!