Endangered Recipes: Too Good to be Forgotten - Tapa dura

Traditional recipes, handed down from generation to generation, are the basis of this American recipe book. Attractively presented in a slightly retro style, it is a celebration of American cooking at its best. Reflecting the country's diverse heritage it includes recipes such as Irish Colcannon, Korean steak on fire, Kibbeh and a whole host of Italian and Jewish influenced cooking. Each recipe is accompanied by an introduction to its background, adding a personal touch to this collection of homely, tasty dishes: brownies and pies, soups and stews, bread and icecreams, drinks and even dog biscuits! Charmingly and amusingly written by author Lari Robling and attractively illustrated with both photographs and drawings throughout, it is an all-American treasure trove of culinary ideas and information. A charming compote of comfort cooking, this is for all lovers of home-baking with an American twist. - Lucy Watson

If you have ever waited for grandma's dinner rolls to come out of the oven, enjoyed a neighbor's family recipe for kimchee, or sipped lemonade on a back proch you'll find just what you are yearning for in this book. Endangered Recipes evokes the feeling of returning home to the aroma of your favorite dish. From Welsh Rarebit to Banana Pudding, Endangered Recipes reflects the diversity of the world's culinary tastes. In addition to the recipes Robling fills the book with her own memories and stories, revealing how a recipe for Triple Sin Brownies nearly destroyed a marriage, taking us along New Mexican cantina on a rainy day to enjoy a bowl of posole and red chile sauce, and introducing a man obsessed with heirloom apples. An easy-to-use reference section provides practical information to get you started on recording your own family food genealogy. Endangered Recipes is a treasure for all generations as Robling taps into our collective food memory bank.