Dishing Up: Virginia: 145 Recipes That Celebrate Colonial Traditions and Contemporary Flavors

Explore Virginia's rich culinary history with recipes that celebrate everything from heirloom crops and local wines to Virginia peanuts and Smithfield ham. The state's prized ingredients are featured in favorite dishes from popular restaurants, recipes for fresh local fish, and even historical preparations, such as a crab cake recipe first published in 1726. For special occasions, you'll be delighted by complete menus for a classic Sunday supper, a five-course seafood sampler, and three other celebrations. Add a bottle of Virginia's world-class wine, and your feast is complete.