Brooke Dojny

Author of The New England Clam Shack Cookbook: Favorite Recipes from Clam Shacks, Lobster Pounds & Chowder Houses

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About the Author

Brooke Dojny has coauthored several cookbooks, including Sunday Suppers and Let's Eat In (Prentice Hall Press), The Best of Chocolate (CollinsPublishersSanFrancisco), Parties! and Cheap Eats (HarperCollins). She was a contributing editor at Cook's magazine.

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Works by Brooke Dojny

Dishing Up Maine: 165 Recipes That Capture Authentic Down East Flavors (2006) 75 copies

The American Medical Association Family Health Cookbook (1997) 66 copies

The New England Cookbook: 350 Recipies from Town and Country, Land and Sea, Hearth and Home (1999) 64 copies

The Best of New Orleans (The Best of ...) (1994) 42 copies

Chowderland: Hearty Soups & Stews with Sides & Salads to Match (2015) 35 copies

A Flash in the Pan: Fast, Fabulous Recipes in a Single Skillet (2003) 32 copies

Full of Beans: 75 Exciting, Tasty Recipes (1996) 26 copies

Cheap Eats: Simple, Sumptuous Meals for Four You Can Make for Under $10 (1993) 24 copies

New England Home Cooking: 350 Recipes from Town and Country, Land and Sea, Hearth and Home (America Cooks) (2011) 16 copies

Let's Eat In Quick and Delicious Weekday Meals (1990) 11 copies

The Best Pasta Machine Cookbook Ever (1997) 10 copies

Lobster!: 55 Fresh and Simple Recipes for Everyday Eating (2012) 10 copies

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Dishing Up Maine: 165 Recipes That Capture Authentic… by Brooke Dojny

Had a tough time deciding a star rating on this one...it's a great book, visually and otherwise...but there were times that the author gave off this foodie snob vibe that got under my skin (like how slicing good old gingerbread in wedges is a nicer presentation than squares), AND she has the idea of a Maine Italian wrong. Now that shouldn't be a biggie in the grand scheme of a pretty great book but since a perfect Maine Italian is my personal favorite comfort food ever then I took it seriously! Lots of good tidbits about the food movements in Maine, the goodness of local and some great recipes (mixed with some that I'll never try). Also charming quotes from children's books about Maine food, and fabulous photos.… (more)

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Martialia | 1 other review | Sep 28, 2022 |

Chowderland: Hearty Soups & Stews with Sides &… by Brooke Dojny

It turns out that I am looking for stew-land, because chowder is so often fished-based. Nonetheless, nicely laid out, nicely paired with salads and desserts, and many options for things other than fish provided.

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jennybeast | 3 other reviews | Apr 14, 2022 |