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New Thanksgiving Table

by Diane Morgan

Book Details

Publisher:Chronicle Books
Published:2010-07-01
Pages:225
Format:BOOK
Language:en

Reading Info

About This Book

Thanksgiving is the favorite holiday of millions of Americans. And with so many diverse regions across the United States, it's no surprise to find that the Thanksgiving menu changes significantly from New England to the Pacific Northwest. This is the quintessential cookbook for our national day of thanks, capturing this diversity with creative recipes for the perfect dinner and providing the key to a stress-free occasion with author Diane Morgan's indispensable do-ahead tips. Including appetizer

Our Review

This regional cookbook transforms the traditional Thanksgiving meal by exploring how geography shapes the holiday feast, moving beyond the standard turkey and stuffing to showcase diverse culinary traditions from New England to the Pacific Northwest. Diane Morgan provides creative recipes that honor regional ingredients while maintaining the spirit of the holiday, offering everything from inventive appetizers to complete dinner solutions. The approach feels both fresh and respectful of tradition, giving cooks permission to experiment while keeping the comforting essence of Thanksgiving intact.

What truly sets this collection apart are the indispensable do-ahead strategies that promise a stress-free cooking experience, allowing hosts to actually enjoy their own celebration. Home cooks tired of the same annual menu will find inspiration in these pages, while novice entertainers will appreciate the clear guidance for managing the holiday's culinary demands. This is the kind of practical, inventive cookbook that could easily become a kitchen staple, changing how families approach their Thanksgiving table for years to come.

Themes

Cooking

Subjects

Cooking