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Author-restaurateur Ruth Adams Bronz' superlative two-part presentation, Classic American Cooking focuses on basic American regional and ethnic recipes, using basic American ingredients. The baker's dozen dishes are prepared with an eye on what's happening in the pot, while Bronz provides careful instructions, helpful serving suggestions, and insights on recipe and food origins. Selected highlights: Cuban-American black bean soup, Texas red chili, Maryland crab cakes, and Louisiana okra gumbo. Ingredients are listed on-screen following each presentation. A

Originally posted Nov 02, 1990 Published in issue #38 Nov 02, 1990 Order article reprints

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