"More than three years in the making, with Batali searching for truly delicious dishes from all corners of the US, this definitive cookbook features the best America has to offer. Celebrating the treasures of state fairs, dishes from local rotary clubs, and special meals passed down through immigrant families who settled in different areas of the country, Batali interprets these regional gems with the same excitement and passion that he has approached traditional Italian food. Covering the Northeast and New England, Mid-Atlantic, Deep South, Gulf Coast, Great Lakes, Heartland, Southwest, and Pacific Coast, this book shares America's culinary bounty: from the BBQ styles of Texas, Kansas City, Memphis, and the Carolinas; to the seafood soups and stews of New England; to the spicy gumbos of the Gulf Coast; and the rich berry pies of the Pacific Northwest. All the recipes are simple and easy to follow, from Philly Cheesesteak to Key Lime Pie. While Batali shares time-honored recipes, he also suggests additional ingredients or preparations for many of these traditional dishes to take the flavor up a level. Entertaining riffs on each region's culinary heritage round out this wide-ranging American food bible."--Dust jacket.
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