Home cooking never goes out of style--and neither do these dishes, from Southern Fried Chicken to New England Clam Chowder. Good Housekeeping presents the best of traditional American cuisine in one big, beautiful book, complete with delectable photos and the history of each dish--and now availabe in paperback. These are the time-tested, classic choices that families love and home cooks keep coming back to again and again, like Barbecued Ribs, Skillet Cornbread, and Strawberry Shortcake. Historical sidebars inform and entertain the reader with information on a variety of culinary subjects, from Friday Night Fish Fries to Victory Gardens.