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

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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.

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.

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.

If you like New England cooking and seafood, you'll love this cook book by Philip Craig late author of the Vineyard mystery books!!

While I've read & enjoyed all of Philip R Craig's books; I've usually tried at least one or two recipes included with each book. And always had good luck. This cook book is amazing! Unlike so many other "celebrity" cookbooks, these are recipes that have actually been used and 'tweaked' and I have yet to get a bad result. The little asides are spot-on. If you love to cook, and enjoy a bit of history with each recipe, you have to buy this book. If you only make one of his recipes, cook up his spaghetti sauce. You can still get the "Bean Supreme" from Dona Flora. I just ordered some & it makes all the difference in the recipe. And the recipe for "Aunt Elsies Pie Crust" is fool-proof! I have been cooking for over 60 years & I found this cookbook to be a revelation!
PS: My only problem is: I live in the Pacific Northwest. Do we have a fish that is similar to Bluefish?

I couldn't wait to receive this cookbook.....what a wonderful array of dishes that J.W. and Zee prepare....my hubby and I have started at the front of the book and we're working our way through it.....I would recommend this book if you're a huge fan of Philip Craig and/or seafood dishes.

For those of you who love the Vineyard, this is your cook book. A first class collection of recipes collected from Vineyard people. They have all been tested by time and all work. By Charles and Eva

My husband and I have always enjoyed reading the Philip R Craig books. We have always liked the recipes at the back of the book and now here they all are in one place. Great idea for a book.