The founders of American cuisine seven cookbook authors, with historical recipes - Haff, Harry 1946- (McFarland, 2011)
"Historic chefs and authors who profoundly influenced American cuisine. Includes biographical information and culinary significance of Amelia Simmons (first known American cookbook); Mary Randolph (Southern Cuisine); Miss Leslie; Hearn's La Cuisine Creole; Charles Ranhofer; and Victor Hirtzler's California cuisine. Second section includes recipes from each author's books, with notes to aid adaptation by the modern cook"-- Provided by publisher.
Includes bibliographical references and indexes