Delish! The J.W. Jackson Recipes; A Martha's Vineyard Cookbook [Paperback]

Philip R. Craig and Shirley Prada Craig (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1, 2006

Philip R. Craig has entertained thousands of readers for almost 20 years with his mystery novels about J.W. Jackson, a resident of the Island of Martha's Vineyard who solves murders in his spare time, when he isn't fishing or raising a family. Good food and fun meals have been important to the characters in Phil's seventeen Vineyard mysteries, and recent books in the series have each included three recipes the Jackson family enjoys. Now, in partnership with his wife, Shirley Prada Craig, Phil Craig presents what foodies and Jackson fans have been craving: a whole book devoted to 250 of these Island recipes collected over the Craigs' almost 50 years of marriage.

Editorial Reviews

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"The cookbook contains all of J.W.'s recipes, and (is) very much a reflection of life on the Vineyard." --Martha's Vineyard Magazine, September-October 2006

"Dozens of recipes come paired with quotes from the novels or tips from Phil and Shirley, who share the Vineyard kitchen and a love of good food. A treat..." --Cape Cod Times, October 1, 2006

"The eclectic recipes in Delish! ... make you want to head into the kitchen and get to work." --Cape Cod Chronicle, November 16, 2006

About the Author

Philip R. Craig is the author of seventeen books in the Martha's Vineyard Mystery series featuring J.W. Jackson. His latest mystery will be published in spring 2007. In addition, he has written two books in collaboration with well-known mystery writer William G. Tapply. Shirley Prada Craig is a third generation Island native, a great grandaughter of Azorean ancestors. She is a well-known fisherman on the Vineyard and is even better known for her prowess in the kitchen.

Product Details

• Paperback: 273 pages
• Publisher: Vineyard Stories (November 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0977138429
• ISBN-13: 978-0977138425
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 5.8 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #909,373 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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27 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Easy Island Cuisine, March 12, 2007

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Katelyn J. Ballard - See all my reviews

This review is from: Delish! The J.W. Jackson Recipes; A Martha's Vineyard Cookbook (Paperback)

After falling in love with Philip R. Craig's Vineyard mystery series, I decided that a cook book by the same author couldn't be half bad. I've tried several recipes thus far (I received the book as a Christmas gift) and each has turned out wonderfully. The recipes are succinct and easy to follow. The dishes are a varied collection of family favorites and classic island cuisine. Each recipe takes up no more than a page and is made up of ingredients that fairly common, not foreign or difficult to find. I would highly recommend this book to anyone with an interest in cooking and a taste for the Vineyard.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Eating on the Vineyard, October 4, 2007

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woodsprite "meaning is all" (Washington, DC) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Delish! The J.W. Jackson Recipes; A Martha's Vineyard Cookbook (Paperback)

I really love Philip Craig's Martha's Vineyard series. Each mystery has solid, but laid-back plotting, engaging characters, and lots of atmosphere. I have enjoyed the subtle additions of the recipes from protagonist J.W. Jackson. I was delighted to see recipes from J.W. come out in a stand-alone book. I have had fun playing with them - they're really good! I can't help but comment on the nice influence of Craig's (or his alter ego's)wife! I look forward to each Craig and Jackson offering. They do not disappoint.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful way to remember Philip R Craig, August 7, 2008

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This review is from: Delish! The J.W. Jackson Recipes; A Martha's Vineyard Cookbook (Paperback)

This book has combined all the recipes from Philip R Craig's books into one wonderful cookbook. I had forgotten about some of the recipes and this cookbook brings them altogether. The side comments with each recipe are helpful as well as amusing. The recipes are excellent. In particular, the Oriental Cole Slaw, Baked Shrimp with Sherry and Garlic and the Sesame Snow Peas. There is a good variety of easy, quick prepare/cook recipes and more complicated recipes. This is not a cookbook with just seafood recipes. It has a variety of salads, seafood, beef and chicken recipes which adults and children will enjoy. For those who have a vegetable garden, there are many recipes in which you can use your homegrown wares. I thoroughly enjoy reading through this book as though it were a novel.