Great Food from the Great Lakes State!Sixty of Michigan¿s best cookbooks have contributed nearly 400 of their most popular recipes to this completely new edition of Best of the Best from Michigan Cookbook.In addition to this collection of time-tested and perfected family recipes that capture the flavor of Michigan, this cookbook also contains:¿Photographs, illustrations, fun-to-read historical facts, and trivia that convey the uniqueness of the state (famous Michiganians, timeline, etc.).¿Valuable information of the leading tourist attractions and festivals, plus a compete listing of Michigan¿s state and national parks and forests.¿A section that lists the contributing cookbooks with a description and ordering information for each. This feature is particularly popular with cookbook collectors.

More than 140 recipes from Michigan's finest restaurants, packaged with historical photos and information, showcase the best the region has to offer for foodies and armchair travelers alike.

Good cooking, Great readingMichigan-to know it is to love it. From the peaceful northern shores of the Great Lakes to the bustling city-pace of Detroit, we've got it all.When it comes to agricultural products, Michigan shines-cherries, blueberries, apples, peaches, asparagus, beans?Captured in "Michigan Cooking?And Other Things" are some of Michigan's favorite recipes, along with a few wonderful tales about living in this truly GREAT Lakes state.

Each cookbook in the acclaimed BEST OF THE BEST STATE COOKBOOK SERIES contains favorite recipes submitted from the most popular cookbooks published in the state. The cookbooks are contributed by junior leagues, community organizations, popular restaurants, noted chefs, and just plain good cooks. From best-selling favorites to small community treasures, each contributing cookbook is featured in a catalog section that provides a description and ordering information--a bonanza for anyone who collects cookbooks. Beautiful photographs, interesting facts, original illustrations, and delicious recipes capture the special flavor of each state.

As featured in Epicurious, Modern Farmer, Refinery29, Shape, Plated, Eater, Food52, Midwest Living, Bon Appetit, MindBodyGreen, The Infatuation, Associated Press, On the Menu and NPR's The Splendid Table. Make grains the easiest, healthiest, and most exciting stars on your table. Grist is the only grain and legume cookbook you need. Abra Berens, a James Beard semifinalist for Outstanding Chef: Great Lakes and the author of Ruffage, shares more than 300 recipes and variations, plus substantial reference information to help you discover the next great grain. Grist includes more than 125 recipes for 29 different types of grains, legumes, and seeds that, in combination with vegetables and lean proteins, are the stars of the healthiest, most variable, and most satisfying meals—many of them gluten free. New and seasoned home cooks will want to reference this guide to start building a repertoire of approachable, big-on-flavor recipes. Home cooks will be attracted to the reference quality of the book, its beauty (more than 100 photos and 30 illustrations) and heft (125 recipes + 300 variations = 448 pages), as well as the great writing, relatable voice, author authority, unique recipe style, extensive variations, and gorgeous photography and illustrations. THIS IS THE A TO Z OF GRAINS, BEANS, AND LEGUMES: The content is deep and authoritative, but also wide-ranging, with information and recipes for 29 different grains, legumes, and seeds: Amaranth, Barley, Black-Eyed Peas, Buckwheat, Bulgur, Chickpeas, Common Beans, Corn, Cowpeas, Crowder Peas, Farro, Fava Beans, Field Peas, Fonio, Freekeh, Legumes, Lentils, Lima Beans, Millet, Oats, Quinoa, Rice, Sorghum, Split Peas, Soy Beans, Teff, Tiny Seed Grains, and Wheat Berries. REFERENCE BOOK: Organized by type of grain/legume/seed, each chapter offers authoritative info and tips that home cooks can use to deepen their knowledge of ingredients and broaden their repertoire of techniques. The recipes are simple, are generally quick to prepare, and use ingredients that are easy to find or often already in people's pantries. FOLLOW UP ON SUCCESS: Ruffage by Abra Berens was named a Best Cookbook for Spring 2019 by the New York Times and Bon Appétit, was a 2019 Michigan Notable Book winner, and was nominated for a 2019 James Beard Award. Here's some strong praise for Ruffage: "Things in my kitchen have changed since Ruffage arrived. This organized, easygoing guide to 29 vegetables offers a few cooking methods for each one, supplemented by several variations.” —Kim Severson, New York Times "[RUFFAGE] is a total classic in the making."—Christina Chaey, associate editor, Bon Appétit "Crammed with exciting ideas that encourage creativity, this lively book will quickly become an essential item in the home cook's library."—Library Journal (starred review)

This collection of 118 recipes captures the evocative food experiences of the Lake Michigan region, an ultimate vacation destination with hundreds of miles of shoreline and rich food traditions reflecting the bounty of the area’s farms and the lake’s daily catch. Recipes include Helen Suchy’s Apple Cake from Door County, Homemade Sheboygan-Style Bratwurst, Chicago’s HBFC Original Fried Chicken Sandwich, Beach House Cheesy Potatoes from Northwest Indiana, and The Cook’s House Crispy Skinned Lake Trout from Traverse City. Delightful photographs of cottage life and classic destinations, along with profiles of favorite food purveyors, bring the lakeshore’s flavors and charm to you year-round, wherever you are.

All the Best'rolled into one.Bell's Best cookbooks with over 6,000 outstanding recipes have been condensed into one cookbook with 429 of the most exceptional recipes to be found anywhere!THE BELL?S BEST COOKBOOK SERIES is a treasured recipe resource complied by TelecomPioneers of Mississippi. The most popular recipes from the four classic Bell's Best cookbooks have been selected, tested, edited for clarity and collected into one book. Within these pages you'll discover such favorites as: Friendship Tea, Marinated Greek Salad, Popeye's Biscuits, Buttermilk Fried Chicken, Chocolate Chip Cheesecake, and Party Cookies, all shown on the front cover.This cookbook also? Features fascinating historical facts and illustrations that show the development of the telephone over the years. What was the first sentence transmitted across the telephone lines from Alexander Graham Bell to his assistant Thomas Watson? Find out on page 60.? Provides revenue for Pioneer projects that enrich our communities in building Habitat homes, providing playground maps to schools and parks, enhancing educational opportunities, and supporting health-related issues.? Makes a memorable gift for any occasion!

My Little Michigan Kitchen by Mandy McGovern features over 100 tried-and-true homestyle recipes, including Michigan classics: "Secret Ingredient" Tart Cherry Pie, UP North Pasties, Detroit Coney Dogs, Mackinac Island Fudge, Detroit Deep Dish Pizza, Boston Coolers, Smoked Whitefish Chowder, Hot Fudge Cream Puffs, and MANY more!

Jennie C. Benedict's The Blue Ribbon Cook Book represents the very best in the tradition of southern regional cooking. Recipes for such classic dishes as Parker House rolls, lamb chops, corn pudding, Waldorf salad, and cheese and nut sandwiches are nestled among longtime local favorites such as apple butter, rice pudding, griddle cakes, and Benedictine, the cucumber sandwich spread which bears Benedict's name. Throughout the cookbook, Benedict's delightful voice shines. Once the most famous caterer in Louisville, Benedict also operated a celebrated tearoom and soda fountain and trained with Fannie Farmer at the Boston Cooking School. Five editions of Benedict's famous cookbook have been published, and her aim in sharing her recipes was simple; as she mentions in the preface, "I have tried to give the young housekeeper just what she needs, and for more experienced ones, the best that can be had in the culinary art." As a creative entrepreneur, Benedict had a significant influence on the local culture and foodways. Her sweet and savory dishes were the stars of many Derby parties, and yet she placed equal emphasis on simple luncheon and dinner recipes to satisfy the needs of home cooks. While her popular dishes graced genteel tables all over the Bluegrass, Benedict's chicken salad sandwiches, sold from a pushcart, offered Louisville children the first school lunches in the city. This new edition of The Blue Ribbon Cook Book welcomes new generations of readers and cooks—those who remember wearing white gloves and eating delicate tea sandwiches at the downtown department store as well as those who want to make satisfying regional classics such as blackberry jam cake like grandmother used to make. Food writer Susan Reigler introduces the story of Benedict's life and cuisine.

Take a visual and culinary trip Between the Lakes! Michigan is unrivaled in its natural beauty and abundant resources, and this book celebrates the wonders of the Great Lake State. Featuring stunning illustrations by local artists, and recipes ranging from simple family fare to challenging gourmet events, this book, like the state it represents, has something for everyone. A 2005 Midwest Regional Winner of the Tabasco Community Cookbook Award.