

White Trash Cooking
25th Anniversary Edition
Book • 1986
White Trash Cooking is a celebrated cookbook that showcases the rich culinary heritage of the Southern United States.
First published in 1986, it includes a diverse array of recipes, from main dishes like Mock-Cooter Stew to desserts such as Irma Lee Stratton’s Don’t-Miss Chocolate Dump Cake.
The book is known for its folksy style and nostalgic appeal, highlighting ingredients like saltmeat, cornmeal, and molasses.
First published in 1986, it includes a diverse array of recipes, from main dishes like Mock-Cooter Stew to desserts such as Irma Lee Stratton’s Don’t-Miss Chocolate Dump Cake.
The book is known for its folksy style and nostalgic appeal, highlighting ingredients like saltmeat, cornmeal, and molasses.
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