8This beautiful cookbook showcases the best of American regional cooking from the cooks and judges featured in PBS' The Great American Recipe

In the first season of The Great American Recipe, 10 home chefs representing distinct culinary backgrounds brought with them a rich collection of recipes. Some were secret family recipes passed down through the generations, some were new twists on regional classics, and others were their own deeply personal recipes crafted with love . . . and, together, they represent the dynamic story of America told through the diversity of its food.

Now, you can bring all the fun of this new series to your kitchen with more than 100 delicious, easy-to-follow recipes from the cast, host, and judges. These recipes are accessible and taste like home--evoking nostalgia while inspiring you to explore new flavors with your loved ones.

Inside, you'll find new staples and rediscover family favorites, such as:

• Southern Smoke Mac and Cheese
• Red Chilaquiles
• Rhode Island-Style Fried Calamari
• Shakshuka with Chive Flatbread
• Chicken and Waffle Sandwiches
• Pizza Calabrese
• L'Italiano Burgers
• Crowd-Pleaser Tostadas
• Korean-Style Meatloaf and Potatoes
• Cast Iron Ribeye with Blue Cheese and Balsamic Steak Sauce
• Cranberry White Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies with Sour Cream Frosting
• Cannoli Dip

Packed with amazing dishes and warm personal stories, and illustrated with gorgeous food photography and stills from the series, The Great American Recipe Cookbook is a must-have for fans of the show, food lovers, and every person who believes that food tells the story of who we are.