Part deep South, part subtropical, part Latin, part everywhere that its immigrants have come from, Florida is unique in its variety. And Florida’s kitchens reflect this delicious diversity.
In this collection you will find easy-to-follow recipes that range from the comforting to the fantastical. You will become acquainted with the exotic fruits and vegetables found in the Sunshine State, get tips on the proper ways to handle and prepare seafood, and find delicious recipes to liven up familiar vegetables and meats.
•Try papaya as a vegetable, baked while still green
•Serve a juicy pineapple dessert, baked with rum and flaming
•Treat yourself to a luscious conch chowder or curried lobster
•Cook chicken strips inside a fresh coconut for a taste you never imagined
Whether you’re a Florida visitor, newcomer, or resident, let gourmet cook GEORGE S. FITCHER tempt your palate, and take delight in The Sunshine State Cookbook's celebration of Florida’s plenty.
"Yet another cookbook, but this one with a difference...puts the accent on fruits and vegetables grown, or available in our state including malangas, boniatos and sapodillas." --Miami News
"Fichter includes some exotica many old-timers don't know about." --Tallahassee Democrat
"A tidy compilation of native cooking styles. Some are commonplace...others entice the reader into a culinary adventure with unusual dishes like fish in coconut milk, mango pie and Bahamian chicken." --Orlando Sentinel Star
"Too few are the cookbooks which deal directly with Florida-grown fruits and vegetables, and as such this one is welcome." --South Florida Home and Garden
ISBN: 1-56164-214-2
Size: 6 x 9
224 Pages
| How Many? | Title | Binding | Price | Order? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Sunshine State Cookbook | Paperback | $11.95 |