The Great American Family Reunion Cookbook Activities, Recipes, and Stories from All 50 States

by Nawyn, Lori

• ISBN13: 9781938301995
• ISBN10: 1938301994
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2014-07-01
• Publisher: Familius

Summary

With more than 150 recipes from across America, The Great American Family ReunionCookbook provides a culinary, coast-to-coast adventure and helps families of every background and every size provide the most important element of any reunion—the food. Author Lori Nawyn spent over a year interviewing residents from each state, exploring their stories and their food to identify what was the quintessential recipe for that perfect family gathering. Whether from the Louisiana Bayou to the Black Hills of South Dakota or from the rugged landscape of the Rocky Mountains in Colorado to the beautiful farmland of New England, the recipes capture the essence of what it means to renew family love and relationship. Nawyn has also coupled the recipe collection with practical advice and creative activities to help organize and host an unforgettable family reunion.

Author Biography

Lori Nawyn is an only child who grew up to become the wife of a fireman, the mother of four, and grandmother of four. Her short stories, articles, and essays have been published in regional and national publications. She is the author of two inspirational nonfiction books for girls and women, Fill Your Day with Hope and A Year's Journey. The Great American Family Reunion Cookbook is her second cookbook; Peachy: A Harvest of Fruity Goodness was released in September 2013. She also works as an illustrator. Her illustrated books include Love, Hugs, and Hope: When Scary Things Happen and the award-winning motivational children's book What Are You Thinking?. It is her passion to help others recognize their own unique strengths and abilities so they can overcome challenges and adversity to live full and happy lives. 

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments
Introduction: Author's Note
The Recipes: Family, Food, and Fate
     ALABAMA
          Lundy's Coconut Shrimp with Marmalade Dipping Sauce
          Butterflied Spicy Coconut Shrimp with Apricot Dipping Sauce
          Salsa Scramble
     ALASKA
          Alison Arian's Macaroni and Cheese with Cauliflower
          Roasted Garlic and Garlic Oil                                                                                                                                                            
          Sourdough Starter
          Brown Jug Soup
     ARIZONA
          Richard Bock's Sante Fe Pasta
          Arizona Carnitas with Green Chilies
          Taco Salad Bar
          Sweet Pork for Taco Salad
     ARKANSAS
          Arkansas Chicken-Cornbread Casserole
          Summer Quinoa Salad
          Old Family Recipes: Ice Box or Hot Rolls
          Arkansas Glazed Pickles
          Kylie's Potato and Smoked Sausage Chowder
     CALIFORNIA                         
          Crock Pot Barbeque Chicken Sliders
          Basil Tomato Frittata
     COLORADO                                          
          Fran's Easy Vegetable Soup
          Colorado Pear and Chicken Flatbread
     CONNECTICUT
          Strawberry Salsa
          Starbuck Inn Blueberry Pancakes
          Italian Rice Pie Dessert
     DELAWARE
          Delaware Lima Bean Hummus
          Marinated Corn and Pea Salad
          Six Bean Salad with Corn
     FLORIDA
          Florida Zucchini Chips
          Feta and Dill Dip