Big American Cookbook, by Mario Batali

More than three years in the making, with Batali searching for truly original dishes and beloved classics from all corners of the States, this definitive cookbook features the best food America has to offer.  Celebrating the treasures of state fairs, dishes from local rotary clubs, and special meals passed down through immigrant families who settled in different areas of the country.  Batali interprets these regional gems with the same excitement and passion that he has approached traditional Italian food.