My Prairie Cookbook : Memories and Frontier Food From My Little House to Yours

In My Prairie Cookbook , Melissa Gilbert, star of Little House on the Prairie , offers fans comforting family recipes and childhood favorites. From prairie breakfasts and picnic lunches to treats inspired by Nellie's restaurant, the 80 simple and delicious dishes—crispy fried chicken, pot roasts, corn bread, apple pie, and more—present Bonnet Heads (die-hard Little House fans) with the chance to eat like the Ingalls family. Gilbert's personal recollections and memorabilia, including behind-the-scenes stories, anecdotes, and more than 75 treasured scrapbook images, accompany the recipes. With answers to the most-asked questions from fans—on topics including the biggest bloopers, on-set romances, and what Michael Landon was really like— My Prairie Cookbook is a cherished memento for Little House fans and fans of simple prairie cooking alike. A collection of 80 comforting recipes from the star of Little House on the Prairie. From prairie breakfasts and picnic lunches to treats inspired by Nellie's restaurant, these simple and delicious dishes—crispy fried chicken, pot roasts, cornbread, apple pie, and more—present Bonnet Heads (aka die-hard Little House fans) with the chance to eat like the Ingalls family. Actress Melissa Gilbert's personal recollections and memorabilia, including behind-the-scenes stories, anecdotes, and more than 75 treasured scrapbook images, accompany the recipes. With answers to the most-asked questions from fans—on topics such as the biggest bloopers, on-set romances, and what Michael Landon was really like—My Prairie Cookbook is a cherished memento for fans of Little House and Laura Ingalls Wilder, as well as anyone who loves hearty, simple home cooking. “Melissa's writing is so warm and personal that it makes me feel like I'm being wrapped in a big, warm blanket, and the recipes are approachable and delicious.” —Jennifer Garner "I spent ten years enveloped in the comfort of the cast and crew of Little House on the Prairie. We shared so much-- laughter, tears, and many meals, both on-screen and off. This book is filled with my memories and photos from those years, plus the recipes that I love."--Back cover. From prairie breakfasts and picnic lunches to treats inspired by Nellie's restaurant, these simple and delicious dishes present Bonnet Heads (die-hard Little House fans) with the chance to eat like the Ingalls family. Gilbert accompanies the recipes with personal recollections, including behind-the-scenes stories, anecdotes, and scrapbook images. A cherished memento for Little House fans and fans of simple prairie cooking alike. Breakfast Soups and stews Casseroles Main courses Sides Desserts. Introduction Breakfast. Little House: the early years Soups and stews. My Pa Casseroles. My top ten favorite Little House episodes Main courses. Little House: the later years Sides. Little House bloopers and goofs Desserts. Frequently asked questions After Little House. From prairie breakfasts and picnic lunches to treats inspired by Nellie's restaurant, the 80 simple and delicious dishes -- crispy fried chicken, pot roasts, corn bread, apple pie, and more -- present Bonnet Heads (die-hard Little House fans) with the chance to eat like the Ingalls family Comforting family classics and cherished mementos from the star of the hit TV show, Little House on the Prairie.