As American As Apple Pie

From Boston baked beans and New England clam chowder to fried chicken and apple pie, how did these old-time food favorites gain fame as all-American culinary treats? Award-winning food writer Elaine Corn gathers together 50 of the country's favorite dishes and provides not only fool-proof--and mouth-watering--recipes for the best version, but also fascinating tidbits about how these dishes came to be. Famed recipes from well-known restaurants whose signature dishes have entered the national canon are also included in this delicious cookbook and are sure to appeal to all-American taste buds.