American Favorites: All-American Cooking for a New Generation

by Rosbottom, Betty; Martin, Rux

• ISBN13: 9780395971710
• ISBN10: 0395971713
• Edition: Reprint
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1999-07-01
• Publisher: Houghton Mifflin

Summary

More than 200 new twists on American classics, from crab cakes to white-chocolate cheesecake Now in paperback! By adding a fresh ingredient to an otherwise predictable dish, streamlining cooking times and techniques, and reducing the fat wherever possible, Betty Rosbottom, one of America's best-known cooking teachers, gives our favorite dishes a much-needed update. American Favorites includes: One-Bite Biscuits with Apple Butter and Country Ham New Orleans Baked Shrimp with Sourdough Bread Crumbs and Herbs Grilled Sirloin Steaks with Blue Cheese Walnut Relish Sesame Asparagus Portobello Burgers Blueberry Sour Cream Pie.

Author Biography

Betty Rosbottom lives in Amherst, Massachusetts.

Table of Contents

Introduction	8	(2)
All-American Appetizers and Drinks	10	(46)
Soups: Old Favorites with New Twists	56	(36)
Covered Dishes: Potpies, Cobblers, Stews and Baked Pasta	92	(22)
Prize Catches	114	(20)
Well-Seasoned Birds and Meats	134	(26)
Great Barbecuing and Grilling	160	(22)
A Pantry of Practical Relishes, Chutneys, Salsas and Sauces	182	(12)
Fresh Vegetables for Every Season	194	(28)
Special Side Dishes: Rice, Grains, Beans, Pasta, Dressings and Stuffings	222	(24)
Tried-and-True Salads with New Touches	246	(38)
American Classics: Quick Breads	284	(16)
A Fresh Start: Breakfast Treats	300	(20)
Sandwich Specials	320	(24)
Blue-Ribbon Pies, Cakes, Brownies and Other Sweets	344	(46)
Index	390