A Collection of Favorite Recipes from the Cottage Girls: A love of cooking and the craft of basketry

FOOD + BASKETS: For more than 20 years, a group of basket makers have gathered at the Basket Cottage in Milton, Georgia, creating life-long friendships and sharing great food. They began to call themselves the "Cottage Girls" and now, they have been able to combine over 190 of their treasured recipes--and photos of the baskets they love--into one unique book.

A beautiful, full-color collection of recipes, baskets and small reflections that celebrate friendships, family and the craft they love. Over 200 photos of food, baskets and colorful illustrations will inspire your creativity all year round.

Recipes range from casseroles to cocktails; from super easy to gourmet worthy such as:

• Roasted Pepper & Artichoke Tapenade
• Mini Black Bean and Cheese Enchilada Cups
• Carolina Cole Slaw
• Chinese Chicken Salad
• Frozen Cranberry & Pineapple Salad
• Mr. Basket Maker's New England Fish 'Chowda'
• Sandra's Pork Marinade
• Crock Pot Stroganoff
• Alice's White Chili
• Chicken & Biscuit Casserole
• Lowcountry Cioppino
• Smoked Salmon over Corn and Black Bean Cakes
• St. Simon's Shrimp & Green Noodles
• Beer Baked Macaroni and Cheese
• Chocolate Biscotti
• Hegg's Famous Chocolate Chip Cookies
• Pat's Cream Cheese Pound Cake
• Chocolate Salty Balls
• Aunt Myra's Christmas Toffee
• Strawberry Mojito