Heartland: The Cookbook

A culinary celebration of the Midwest, with 150 recipes, as well as stories, literary references, and photography capturing the heart of American cooking.Although much of the nation is only beginning to embrace the farm-to-table movement, residents of the Midwest have been living off the bounty of the land since the pioneer days. Judith Fertig's Heartland melds contemporary cooking with an authentic and appreciative approach to the land, presenting 150 recipes for farm-bounty fare with a modern twist. With a focus on ethnic food traditions as well as seasonal and local flavors of artisan producers, heirloom ingredients, and heritage meats, Heartland embraces the spirit and flavors of the modern farmhouse. Inside, offerings such as Lemon Ricotta Pancakes with Blackberry Syrup, No-Knead Caraway Rye Bread, and Brew Pub Planked Cheeses comingle with recipes such as Wild Rice Soup with Flyover Duck Confit, Heartland Daube with White Cheddar Polenta, and Italian Fig Cookies.In addition to the mouthwatering recipes and time-proven wisdom, Heartland includes an ample mix of humorous storytelling, literary and cooking references, and lush full-color landscape and food photography that showcases the American cooking from the nation's heartland.non;fiction;US;regional;food;American;Midwestern;United States;farm to table;home;country;cooking;techniques;agriculture;family;farm;land;country;traditional;pantry;items;list;breakfast;brunch;breads;appetizers;drinks;salads;soups;main;entrees;course;dinner;lunch;dessertCKB002030 COOKING / Regional & Ethnic / American / Middle Western StatesCKB030000 COOKING / Essays & NarrativesCKB071000 COOKING / Reference9780740786341Nell Hill's Entertaining in Style Garrity, Mary C Read more