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1. The First American Cookbook

   By: Amelia Simmons

   This facsimile of the first American-written cookbook published in the United States is both a landmark in cookbook literature and a historical document. It showcases the diverse array of foods enjoyed by Colonial Americans, along with their culinary preferences, cooking and eating habits, and vibrant language.

2. Taste of Home

   By: Taste of Home

   Taste of Home 201 Recipes You’ll Make Forever

   A collection of essential, timeless recipes that every home cook should master!

3. Steven Raichlen Barbecue Bible

   By: Steven Raichlen

   Elevate meats, seafood, vegetables, and desserts to world-class barbecue by using the foundational flavors—both wet and dry—that imbue grilled food with its unique character, personality, depth, and soul.

4. BraveTart: Iconic American Desserts

   By: Stella Parks, J. Kenji López-Alt

   Lisa Steele, a fifth-generation chicken keeper and founder of the popular blog Fresh Eggs Daily, is well-versed in all things eggs.

5. Taste of Home American Summer Cookbook

   By: Taste of Home

   Savor every moment of summer with this cookbook that highlights the season's flavors through over 253 classic recipes. Enhance everything from weeknight dinners and backyard barbecues to family reunions and church picnics with these fresh, fiery, and finger-licking dishes.

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