Best of the Best from Alabama Cookbook

Edited by Gwen McKee and Barbara Moseley / Tupper England, Illustrator

Sliced Strawberries in Lingonberry Caramel Cream... Alabama Banana Pudding... Mushroom Stuffed Beef Birds... Crab Cakes a la Mobile Bay...

Known as "The Heart of Dixie," Alabama is a state with deep Southern roots. This heritage shines through in its cuisine.

Whether you prefer formal meals presented on fine china or simple country cooking on checkered tablecloths, Alabama's tasteful traditions, sumptuous style, and comfortable southern cooking can grace any table. Forty-five of the leading cookbooks from throughout the state have contributed their favorite recipes to create this remarkable collection.

Dishes such as Southern Fried Chicken, Corn Fritters, Old-Fashioned Strawberry Shortcake, Crab Cakes à la Mobile Bay, and Green Tomato Pie are just a sampling of the 400 or so recipes included in these pages.