• Discover American Country Cheese (1989), a cookbook featuring 30+ cheesemaker profiles and 150 recipes. Softcover, near‑new condition. Perfect for cheese lovers.
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American Country Cheese Cookbook (1989) – Laura Chenel & Linda Siegfried

American Country Cheese Cookbook (1989) – Laura Chenel & Linda Siegfried

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Title:
American Country Cheese
Publisher:
Aris Books / Addison‑Wesley
Author:
Laura Chenel and Linda Siegfried
Date:
1989
Condition:
Very Good | Like New
Cover:
Softcover
Pages:
266 (150 recipes)
ISBN:
9780201196627
Book genre:
Cookbook

Profiles of American cheesemakers with 150+ regional recipes.

American Country Cheese is a standout 1989 cookbook by Laura Chenel and Linda Siegfried, celebrating more than thirty American specialty and farmstead cheesemakers. Alongside maker profiles, the book offers 150+ recipes ranging from appetizers and salads to hearty entrées and desserts.

The cover features a rustic, inviting spread: a crusty loaf of bread, a wedge of artisan cheese, and a plate of golden fried cheese ravioli topped with pesto and diced tomatoes — a visual nod to the book’s focus on handcrafted, regional cheeses and farm‑fresh cooking.

Inside, readers will find dishes such as Corn Cakes with Cilantro Salsa (pictured on the cover) and Mushrooms in Cheese Pastry, along with many other approachable, cheese‑forward recipes.

Published by Aris Books of Addison‑Wesley in softcover, this 266‑page volume is in very good to near‑new condition. A wonderful resource for cooks, collectors, and anyone interested in America’s artisan cheese movement.

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