A Little Taste of Cape Cod

A Little Taste of Cape Cod is a small, illustrated cookbook featuring the classic neighborhood dishes of Cape Cod. Acting as both cookbook and guidebook, A Little Taste of Cape Cod offers readers recipes for signature dishes celebrating the flavors of everyone’s favorite cape. 

Exploring the sweet and savory dishes of Cape Cod has never been easier. This exquisitely prepared guide through the classical and modern flavors of this prime beach territory will take you on an adventure that will surely become a memorable exploration of Cape Cod’s food and history.

Cocktails

1. Cape Codder
2. Blueberry Mojito
3. Summer Wind
4. Bloody Mary with a Coastal Twist

Appetizers & Small Bites

1. Garlicky Mussels with Linguiça and Grilled Bread
2. Grilled Calamari
3. Oysters with Mignonette Sauce
4. Classic Shrimp Cocktail
5. Smoked Bluefish Dip
6. Soft-Shell Clams Steamed in Beer with Drawn Butter
7. Stuffed Quahogs

Soups, Sandwiches & Sides

1. Lobster Bisque
2. New England Clam Chowder
3. Portuguese Kale and Sausage Soup
4. Fried Clam Roll
5. Lobster Roll
6. Corn Pudding

Main Courses

1. Baby Back Ribs with Cranberry Barbecue Sauce
2. Pork Vinha D’alhos
3. Broiled Cod with Bread Crumbs and Lemon Butter
4. Jamaican Jerk Chicken with Rice and Beans
5. Mussels with Spaghetti & Red Sauce
6. Pan-Seared Scallops with Avocado and Salsa

Desserts & Baked Goods

1. Apple Crisp
2. Cranberry Granola
3. Blueberry-Ginger Pie
4. Blueberry-Lemon Pound Cake
5. Portuguese Sweet Bread

 

 Annie Copps is a food writer, cooking teacher, and former chef. Annie has worked as a food editor for Boston Magazine and Yankee Magazine. She worked as a chef in many notable Boston restaurants, including Olives, Jasper's, The Harvest, and Michela's. When she's not at home in Boston or visiting the Cape, you can find her teaching cooking classes all over the world.