Chesapeake Bay Cooking with John Shields / Book

This 25th anniversary edition of John Shields’s classic cookbook is a must - have for food lovers. It was nominated for a James Beard Award and praised for its heritage recipes and focus on local, seasonal ingredients. In this updated version, Shields combines well - loved classic dishes with over 200 unpublished recipes from his personal archives. You'll learn to make delicious Mid - Atlantic specialties like panfried rockfish, roast mallard, and various crab cakes. The new chapter on Chesapeake libations features Shields’s secret recipe for the Dirty Gertie, an authentic Chesapeake - style Bloody Mary. It's a hardback book that captures the unique charm of the Chesapeake region.

Using this cookbook is a breeze. Simply pick a recipe that catches your eye, gather the local and seasonal ingredients, and follow the step - by - step instructions. Remember to read through the entire recipe before you start cooking to make sure you have all you need. When making the crab cakes, be careful with the seasoning to bring out the best flavor. For the Dirty Gertie, follow Shields’s recipe closely for an authentic taste. To keep your hardback cookbook in good condition, store it in a dry place away from direct sunlight. Avoid getting it wet while cooking, and if it gets dirty, gently wipe it with a dry cloth.