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Comfort Food from Chicago to LA: The Best Recipes from Stops on Route 66

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Embark on a delicious journey down America’s Mother Road in The Route 66 Cookbook!

Discover authentic recipes, from diner classics to regional specialties, plus the history and nostalgia of each stop.

The Mother Road’s Endless Appetite U.S.

Route 66 is more than just a highway.

It’s a cultural icon, a symbol of American adventure, and perhaps most deliciously, a culinary journey.

The Route 66 Cookbook by Linda Ly captures this perfectly, turning the open road into an open kitchen.

It’s a love letter to the diners, roadside stops, and historic restaurants that fed generations of travelers.

Comfort Food and More in The Route 66 Cookbook

While you’ll certainly find the expected diner classics and comfort food, this book truly shines by showcasing the diverse flavors of the eight states.

Recipes are organized by state, letting you travel from the Midwest to the West Coast one meal at a time.

History & Nostalgia: The recipes are interwoven with fascinating historical facts, beautiful photographs, and stories about the restaurant owners, including a mention of which spots inspired locations in the movie Cars!
Culinary Diversity: From simple barbecue and burgers to unexpected dishes, this book proves Route 66 is a melting pot of American cuisine.

Why It’s the Perfect Holiday Gift

For the traveler, the cook, or the history buff, this book delivers on multiple fronts.

It’s an armchair travel guide that lets you explore without leaving home, a practical cookbook with approachable recipes, and a beautiful, nostalgic keepsake.

Start Your Engines and Get The Cookbook

This book is the perfect gift for any cook or traveler this season.

Order The Route 66 Cookbook and bring the history and comfort of the Mother Road into your kitchen!

The Route 66 Cookbook

The Best Recipes from Every Stop Along the Way

Quarto – Harvard Common Press
isbn 9780760393635
Pub Date 10/28/25

Synopsis

Embark on a colorful culinary journey traversing America’s Mother Road with stops to recreate the best eats along the way.

In The Route 66 Cookbook, acclaimed author and lifestyle blogger Linda Ly combines armchair travel with a traditional cookbook to celebrate 100 years of the United States’ most recognizable roadway.

This unique compilation of recipes honors American transportation history with a location-specific focus, encouraging you to explore new flavors, places, and perhaps even future vacation destinations.

Discover fascinating historical facts and figures from the route’s early days to modern attractions as you try recipes organized by state, starting from the eastern start of the route in Chicago, Illinois, and continuing all the way through to its western endpoint in Los Angeles, California, making pit stops in Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona.

From cheap, quick eats to steakhouses and fine dining, this cookbook caters to varied budgets and palates.

Recipes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner all make an appearance, and drinks and desserts get their time to shine too.

Author

Linda Ly