Best of the Best from the Mid-Atlantic Cookbook: Selected Recipes from the Favorite Cookbooks of Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey and Washington, D.C. (Plastic Comb)

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Catch the fresh flavor of the Mid-Atlantic region with this compilation of over 400 of the area's most popular recipes. From the Atlantic shore in New Jersey, across Delaware, to Chesapeake Bay nestled snugly in the state of Maryland, and inland to the bustling streets of our nation's capital, seventy-nine cookbooks contributed their most requested recipes. What will you try first? Creamy Atlantic Coast Fish Chowder (page 66) or Imperial Crab Casserole (page 172)? Tilghman Island Crab Melt (page 16) or Cape May French Toast Casserole (page 56)? Perhaps the unbeatable Best Maryland Crabcakes (page 165)! And who can resist the heart Annapolis Harbor Boil (page 194) or savory Union Street Spinach Balls (page 30)? Desserts? How about sweet, fruit-filled Lemon Blueberry Bread Pudding (page 250) or Bal'More Rhubarb Pie (page 242)? Try them all to discover the unique cuisine of the Mid-Atlantic states.

Product Details

• Plastic Comb: 286 pages
• Publisher: Quail Ridge Press (September 8, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1893062287
• ISBN-13: 978-1893062283
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.5 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.7 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #288,164 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A tremendously good cookbook!, August 25, 2003

By	VA reader (Washington DC area) - See all my reviews

I live in this part of the country, and I absolutely loved this compilation of recipes. The Mid-Atlantic is a varied region, but the authors have included recipes from cookbooks that cover many of the area's specialties. As always with this series, I have yet to find a recipe that does not come out well. I have made several of the cakes and they were all superb (esp. the One-Step Poundcake). There are also several very good crabcake recipes and one of the best Eggplant Parmesan recipes I've ever tried.

The seafood recipes in this book are a particular strength, which is appropriate for this region. In addition to the crabcakes, I would recommend the Maryland Oyster Bake and the crab salad stuffed tomatoes (wonderful on a hot summer day).

If you want a taste of real Mid-Atlantic cooking, please give this book a try. You won't be disappointed!

5.0 out of 5 stars Not Just Seafood, September 8, 2009

By	Jam Anning "Gabi" (Washington State) - See all my reviews

This wonderfully diverse cookbook takes you throughout the region as described but also offers a little history and flavors from the four seasons and around the world. Both sophisticated and down home. Seventy-nine contributing cookbooks are listed alphabetically by name and includes address, phone number, cost and brief description for each as well as an order form for the Best of the Best State Cookbook series. Some of the recipes include Annapolis Harbor Boil, Atlantic Coast Fish Chowder, Beach Club Salad, Breads, Chaschuechli, Delaware Succotash, Energy Bars, Freiburger Kasefondue Moitie-Moitie, Ginger Crinkles, Hungarian Chocolate Cake, Italian Tofu with Mushrooms and Peppers, Judy's Famous Orange Kugel, Kaiserschmarren, Liptauer Cheese, Maryland Crab Cakes, Sara's Scrumptious Chocolate Pecan Pie, Oysters Maryland, Pasta:Chicken Pecan Fettuccine, Quahog Chowdah, Ratatouille, Sauerbraten and Potato Dumplings,Tilapia Veracruz, Tofu Eggless Salad, Union Street Spinach Balls, Veau Guillaume Tell, Wicomico Pan Fried Oysters and Zuchini Pie. For the adventurous cook.