Williams-Sonoma Collection: American

When my brother, sister-in-law and I get together to cook, we so enjoy Williams-Sonoma cookbooks like this one!

This book is another fine entry in the Williams Sonoma cookbook collection. I have several others in the series, and they are all outstanding books with easy to follow recipes and good pictures. This one focuses on traditional "American" food, such as the "Classics" (for example, N.E. Clam Chowder, Cobb Salad, Macaroni and Cheese, Meat Loaf, Beef Chili), "Starters" (Tomato Soup, Buffalo Chicken Wings), "Main Courses" (Panfried Trout, Short Rib and Beef Stew), "Potatoes, Grains and Beans (Twice Baked Potatoes, Baking Soda Biscuits), "Vegetables," and "Desserts" (Bourbon Pecan Pie). The book is a handsome way to present these easy to follow recipes. The end of the book contains cooking tips, glossary, etc. The format is nice, with a picture of the food on one side of the page and the recipe on the other side, so you can lay the book flat while you are cooking. I highly recommend this book and any of the other books in the series. You will not be disappointed.