The Cash and Carter Family Cookbook

About this book

Experience the comfort and hospitality of sitting at Johnny and June's family dinner table as you enjoy their favorite recipes and get behind-the-scenes stories.People all over the world loved Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash for their charismatic stage presence and soul-stirring music, but those who knew them personally remember them best for their warm hospitality and the meals from their kitchen. Family, friends, and fellow artists were always welcomed to a beautiful table set with June's fine linens, china, and crystal to enjoy Southern comfort food and also international dishes that the couple gathered on tours around the world.In The Cash and Carter Family Cookbook, John Carter Cash shares the stories and recipes that flowed from his family's dinner table, including: Johnny Cash's Iron-Pot Chili with a Roasted Top June's Walnut and Grape Chicken Salad Mother Maybelle Carter's Tomato Gravy Roast Leg of Lamb with Garlic Crust and Fresh Mint Sauce Spanish Seafood and Chicken Paella Cash and Carter Ring of Fire Barbecue Sauce Johnny's Pinto Beans and Ham Hocks June's New York-style Cheesecake with Fresh Berry Compote The family favorites collected here are perfect for an intimate gathering or for hosting a crowd and include recipes for main courses, appetizers, side dishes, desserts, sauces, and late-night snacks. In addition, the book contains the memories and reminiscences of the musicians and film stars welcomed in the home, from Loretta Lynn and Adam Clayton of U2 to Jane Seymour and Billy Bob Thornton.The Cash and Carter Family Cookbook is the perfect gift for Carter and Cash fans as well as anyone who wants to experience the love, comfort, and hospitality of sitting at Johnny and June's table.