Best of the Best from California Cookbook: Selected Recipes from California's Favorite Cookbooks

Best of the Best from California Cookbook preserves the unique taste of California's food heritage with over 500 favorite recipes that range from trendy to traditional. There are many recipes here that originated in California, like Cobb Salad, Crab Louis, Fish Tacos, Date Shakes, and Sourdough Bread. The book also features dishes from countries all over the world--from sushi to souvlaki--that bring their own spices and methods to the California table.

The book includes delectable cuisine like Fisherman's Wharf Garlic Prawns, Pebble Beach Pineapple Pizza, and Espresso Pecan Fudge Pie. There are beautiful photographs, fascinating facts about the state, an index, and a catalog of contributing cookbooks as well.