The Great American Table: A Culinary Journey from Coast to Coast Celebrating All Fifty States

More than 150 recipes celebrating the food we crave, the places we love, and the traditions that make American tables uniquely ours. The perfect way to celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday. 

The Great American Table is a celebration of the foods, flavors, and memories that bring America together. From the rocky shores of Maine to the red deserts of Utah to the islands in the Pacific, this cookbook features full-color photography and an elegant design that highlights dishes that define our communities and connect us around the table. With more than 150 recipes from all fifty states, plus a sampling from the US territories as well as festive dishes for Thanksgiving, game days, and other celebrations, this unique cookbook invites us to take a delicious culinary journey through the nation’s diverse heritage.

Every family and region has its own version of beloved classics—from desserts to chowder to barbecue—and this cookbook offers Michelle’s take on these iconic dishes. Her recipes honor the spirit of the places they represent while celebrating the personal touches and traditions every cook brings to their own kitchen.

Blending approachable recipes with captivating trivia, The Great American Table invites readers to rediscover the joy of gathering. These are the meals that feel like home—whether rooted in Indigenous traditions, carried across oceans by immigrants, passed down through generations, or newly created in the ever-evolving tapestry of American cuisine. Warm, inclusive, and deeply flavorful, this cookbook reminds us that food doesn’t just nourish us—it connects us.