Marion Brown's Southern Cook Book

By Marion Brown | Publisher: The University of North Carolina Press

About the book

With sales of more than one-half million copies since its original publication in 1951, Marion Brown’s Southern Cook Book is one of the most popular regional cookbooks available. Here are nearly 1,000 recipes from the South’s finest kitchens — treasured old recipes from southern households, favorite dishes from hotels and restaurants with a tradition of Southern cuisine, and newer recipes that take advantage of prepared products.

This edition incorporates many new recipes sent to Mrs. Brown by enthusiastic users of the first edition. Marion Brown’s Southern Cook Book retains its true Southern flavor, but it illustrates the increasing cosmopolitanism of the Southern palate. It also takes heed of the fact that today’s cook is constantly on the go and needs many simple, easy-to-prepare dishes, and that prepared mixes and packaged and processed foods are an important part of today’s preparation of meals. And the recipes themselves have been reorganized and presented in a way that makes them easier to follow for the inexperienced cook. Marion Brown’s Southern Cook Book makes the charm and good company of the best Southern cookery available to everyone.

Editions of Marion Brown's Southern Cook Book

Paperback
ISBN 9780807840788
EBook
ISBN 9780807867150
PDF
ISBN 9798890879363

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With sales of more than one-half million copies since its original publication in 1951, Marion Brown’s Southern Cook Book is one of the most popular regional cookbooks available. Here are nearly 1,000 recipes from the South’s finest kitchens — treasured old recipes from southern households, favorite dishes from hotels and restaurants with a tradition of Southern cuisine, and newer recipes that take advantage of prepared products.

This edition incorporates many new recipes sent to Mrs. Brown by enthusiastic users of the first edition. Marion Brown’s Southern Cook Book retains its true Southern flavor, but it illustrates the increasing cosmopolitanism of the Southern palate. It also takes heed of the fact that today’s cook is constantly on the go and needs many simple, easy-to-prepare dishes, and that prepared mixes and packaged and processed foods are an important part of today’s preparation of meals. And the recipes themselves have been reorganized and presented in a way that makes them easier to follow for the inexperienced cook. Marion Brown’s Southern Cook Book makes the charm and good company of the best Southern cookery available to everyone.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Marion Brown's Southern Cook Book about?

With sales of more than one-half million copies since its original publication in 1951, Marion Brown’s Southern Cook Book is one of the most popular regional cookbooks available. Here are nearly 1,000 recipes from the South’s finest kitchens — treasured old recipes from southern households, favorite dishes from hotels and restaurants with a tradition of Southern cuisine, and newer recipes that take advantage of prepared products.

This edition incorporates many new recipes sent to Mrs. Brown by enthusiastic users of the first edition. Marion Brown’s Southern Cook Book retains its true Southern flavor, but it illustrates the increasing cosmopolitanism of the Southern palate. It also takes heed of the fact that today’s cook is constantly on the go and needs many simple, easy-to-prepare dishes, and that prepared mixes and packaged and processed foods are an important part of today’s preparation of meals. And the recipes themselves have been reorganized and presented in a way that makes them easier to follow for the inexperienced cook. Marion Brown’s Southern Cook Book makes the charm and good company of the best Southern cookery available to everyone.

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Marion Brown's Southern Cook Book?

Lifestyle, Hobbies and Leisure > Cookery / food and drink / food writing / cookbooks > National and regional cuisine / Cuisine of specific cultures or peoples

Where can I read a sample of Marion Brown's Southern Cook Book?

You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780807840788

How long is Marion Brown's Southern Cook Book and how many pages does it have?

Marion Brown's Southern Cook Book has 502 page(s)

Who is/are the Author/s of the book Marion Brown's Southern Cook Book?

Marion Brown

Who is the Publisher of the book Marion Brown's Southern Cook Book?

The University of North Carolina Press

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

Marion Brown's Southern Cook Book is available as paperback(ISBN 9780807840788) and ebook(ISBN 9780807867150) and pdf(ISBN 9798890879363)

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