This unique volume represents the wonderfully diverse nature of the American culinary tradition. Over 200 recipes are presented, so you can sample all the food you love in your own kitchen. Learn the secrets of preparing authentic Pennsylvania Dutch Fried Tomatoes, Idaho Beef Stew and San Francisco Chicken Wings, and you don't need to go to a restaurant to enjoy Mexican or Cajun cooking either. From the coast of New England to the Southwestern deserts, from the bayous of the South to the Northwest mountains, or the Midwest plains to the rich valleys of California, this book takes you on a culinary tour of the very best of American cooking.