The Miss America Cookbook

The Miss America Cookbook by Caligari, Bill. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9781558533288.

"The Miss America Cookbook: Favorites From All Fifty States" by Ann-Marie Bivans is the official 75th anniversary commemorative book, celebrating 75 years of Miss America as a great American tradition. This treasured pageant collectors item combines (1) fabulous recipes contributed by dozens of Miss America dating back to 1933, (2) fascinating and humorous behind-the-scenes stories (3) dozens of rare photos including 16 in full-color, and (4) a great "Miss Americas in Review"section. RECIPES: The recipes rare a delightful assortment of family recipes and regional specialties. Just as each Miss America contestant represents the uniqueness of her state, this cookbook reflects the diversity of American cuisine. Recipes also provide a rare glimpse into the lifestyles of the women who wore the crown: · (1951) Yolande Betbezes ChampagneSherbet · (1989) Gretchen Carlsons "Hot Crab Canapes" · (1981) Actress Susan Powells "Lemon Squares" · (1971) Phyllis Georges "Warm Chicken Waldorf" · (1958) Marilyn Van Derburs "Checken Parisienne" · (1976) Dorothy Benhams "Hot Pecan Dip" · (1954) Evelyn Ays "Stuffed Mushrooms" · (1948) Bebe Shopps "Excellent Cold Salad" · (1966) Debbie Bryants "Artichoke Dip" · (1939) Patricia Donnellys "Senate Cheese Sticks" · (1957) Marian McKnights "Party Mold" · (1983) Debra Maffetts "Lito de Cuevas Salsa" · (1943) Jean Bartels "Avacado Layer Dip" · (1987) Kelly Cashs "Hot Spiced Tea" · (1979) Kylene Barkers "Gazpacho" · (1940) Frances Burkes "Mushroom Soup" · (1960) Lynda Meads "Sole Stuffed with Shrimp and Mushrooms" · (1984) Suzette Charles "Steamed Clams with Marinara Sauce" · (1959) Dawn Wells (Gilligans Island) "Summer Cantaloupe Chicken Salad"Recipe Chapters: Appetizers & Beverages Soups & Salads Breads Entrees Seafood Vegetables & Side Dishes Cakes & Pies Desserts MISS AMERICA HISTORY With an introduction by Phyllis George, Miss America 1971, this classic collectors item is treasured by pageant fans. Mixed among the recipes is a fascinating history of the Miss America Pageant, with hilarious behind-the-scenes stories and recollections of their reigns by the Miss Americas themselves...illustrated with tons of photos.History Chapters: The Road to Miss America On to the Miss America Pageant The Miss America Experience The Real Winners Miss Americas in Review