The Great American Table - by Michelle Wright (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

More than 150 recipes celebrating the food we crave, the places we love, and the traditions that make American tables uniquely ours. The perfect way to celebrate the nation's 250th birthday.

The Great American Table is a celebration of the foods, flavors, and memories that bring America together. From the rocky shores of Maine to the red deserts of Utah to the islands in the Pacific, this cookbook features full-color photography and an elegant design that highlights dishes that define our communities and connect us around the table. With more than 150 recipes from all fifty states, plus a sampling from the US territories as well as festive dishes for Thanksgiving, game days, and other celebrations, this unique cookbook invites us to take a delicious culinary journey through the nation's diverse heritage.

Every family and region has its own version of beloved classics--from desserts to chowder to barbecue--and this cookbook offers Michelle's take on these iconic dishes. Her recipes honor the spirit of the places they represent while celebrating the personal touches and traditions every cook brings to their own kitchen.

Blending approachable recipes with captivating trivia, The Great American Table invites readers to rediscover the joy of gathering. These are the meals that feel like home--whether rooted in Indigenous traditions, carried across oceans by immigrants, passed down through generations, or newly created in the ever-evolving tapestry of American cuisine. Warm, inclusive, and deeply flavorful, this cookbook reminds us that food doesn't just nourish us--it connects us.

Welcome to the table. There's a seat here for everyone.

Recipes include:

• Maine: Maine Lobster Rolls
• Rhode Island: Rhode Island Doughboys
• New Jersey: Disco Fries
• Delaware: Peach Crumb Pie
• Virginia: Brunswick Stew
• Kentucky: Kentucky Hot Brown
• Georgia: Old Fashioned Southern Cola Cake
• Arkansas: Biscuits and Chocolate Gravy
• Minnesota: Juicy Lucy Burger
• Missouri: Kansas City BBQ Beef Ribs
• Illinois: Chicago Deep-Dish Pizza
• Montana: Overnight French Toast with Huckleberry Sauce
• New Mexico: Stacked Enchiladas
• Puerto Rico: Mofongo

About the Author

Michelle Wright is a passionate home cook, recipe developer, and food storyteller who believes that the table is one of the most powerful places where we can gather. With roots that span multiple regions of the United States and a lifelong love for exploring local flavors, Michelle loves collecting recipes, traditions, and food memories from across the country. Her cooking is inspired by the belief that every dish tells a story--of home, heritage, community, and the people we love. The Great American Table is her tribute to the flavors that shape us and the meals that bring us together.