This might well be the ultimate American comfort food cookbook. Famous Dave Anderson (of Famous Dave's Blues 'N Ribs fame) has produced a book that is as high quality as the outstanding food that is served at his restaurants.

It is not exaggerating in the least to say that Famous Dave has an EXTREME passion for food, more specifically down home American cooking and barbecue. This passion is evident in every page of the book. Dave is quick to point out that if you are looking for fast, quick and easy recipes, look elsewhere. Food this good takes time and patience, but it's definitely worth the effort.

Dave personally took to the road, logging thousands of miles in road trips and eating in countless backroad barbecue shacks and roadside cafes (it's tough work, but someone's got to do it). The result of those travel is this book, stuffed fuller than a Christmas turkey with authentic American cuisine. Ribs, chicken, red beans and rice, flaky pies - this is the kind of food that is typically found at Southern church socials!

American to the core, the book covers a lot of territory, from Dave's native Chicago, to the crossroads of the Deep South to the awesome barbecues of Texas.

Backroads and Sidestreets looks as good as it tastes. The book is completely illustrated throughout with gorgeous full color photography. And if that weren't enough reason to buy this book, Famous Dave is donating all the proceeds from his book to charity, namely the Mino Giizhig Fund, who's mission is to enhance the life skills of disadvantaged Native American children.

Sample Recipes:
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