Junior League

Junior League cookbooks have been around since 1943, with the compilation of handwritten recipes published by the Junior League of Minneapolis. In the 1950s, the Charleston Junior League launched its Charleston Receipts cookbook, which continues to be a perennial best seller.

Not sure where to start? The Association of Junior Leagues International has published collections of favorite Junior League cookbook recipes, including the Centennial Cookbook: Over 750 of the most treasured recipes from 200 Junior Leagues and The Junior League at Home: Meals and Menus for Everyday and Special Occasions.