The Route 66 Cookbook
The Best Recipes from Every Stop Along the Way
Published on 30. October 2025
Book
Hardback
192 pages
978-0-7603-9363-5 (ISBN)
Description
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.
Throughout its recipes and destinations, The Route 66 Cookbook pays homage to America's diverse cultural history. Of course, there are recipes for a variety of standard American fare, such as diner food, burgers, and multiple styles of barbecue, but German, Mexican, Asian, Indigenous, and fusion foods are also included:
Apple Strudel - The Berghoff, Chicago, IL
Blackberry Wine Cake - St. James Winery, St. James, MO
Egg Cream - Monarch Pharmacy and Soda Fountain, Baxter Springs, KS
Spaeetzle - Rock Cafe, Stroud, OK
The Elvis Ugly Crust Pie - Midpoint Cafe, Adrian, TX
New Mexican Posole - Silver Moon Cafe, Santa Rosa, NM
Halibut Ceviche - The Turquoise Room at La Posada Hotel, Winslow, AZ
Strawberry Margarita Pie - Chiquita Rosita's, Barstow, CA
Spicy Seafood Soup - The Albright, Santa Monica, CA
With 66 recipes from the Midwest to the West Coast, The Route 66 Cookbook has it all, honoring an American road trip tradition and ensuring you can enjoy it even if you're not on the road.
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.
Throughout its recipes and destinations, The Route 66 Cookbook pays homage to America's diverse cultural history. Of course, there are recipes for a variety of standard American fare, such as diner food, burgers, and multiple styles of barbecue, but German, Mexican, Asian, Indigenous, and fusion foods are also included:
Apple Strudel - The Berghoff, Chicago, IL
Blackberry Wine Cake - St. James Winery, St. James, MO
Egg Cream - Monarch Pharmacy and Soda Fountain, Baxter Springs, KS
Spaeetzle - Rock Cafe, Stroud, OK
The Elvis Ugly Crust Pie - Midpoint Cafe, Adrian, TX
New Mexican Posole - Silver Moon Cafe, Santa Rosa, NM
Halibut Ceviche - The Turquoise Room at La Posada Hotel, Winslow, AZ
Strawberry Margarita Pie - Chiquita Rosita's, Barstow, CA
Spicy Seafood Soup - The Albright, Santa Monica, CA
With 66 recipes from the Midwest to the West Coast, The Route 66 Cookbook has it all, honoring an American road trip tradition and ensuring you can enjoy it even if you're not on the road.
Reviews / Votes
"This is a great pick for armchair travelers and road-trip enthusiasts, as it weaves in some nostalgia while also describing new tastes and ideas from quirky stops across the U.S. A fun and easy-to-use cookbook and travel guide for anyone with wanderlust; a great way to plan a themed evening." * Library Journal *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc
Product notice
Paper over boards
Illustrations
70+ color photos
Dimensions
Height: 231 mm
Width: 230 mm
Thickness: 19 mm
Weight
828 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7603-9363-5 (9780760393635)
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Other editions
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E-Book
10/2025
Harvard Common Press
€24.49
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Person
Linda Ly is the author of The New Camp Cookbook, The Backyard Fire Cookbook, The CSA Cookbook, The No-Waste Vegetable Cookbook, and The National Parks Cookbook and the blogger behind the award-winning gardenbetty.com, a lifestyle site devoted to modern homesteading, green living, and adventure traveling. Nearly two million visitors turn to the blog every year for inspiration, tips, and tricks for eating well and living well, both in their backyards and in the great outdoors. Linda has been featured in national and regional media including Country Living, HGTV, Better Homes & Gardens, and Heritage Radio Network. Her passion for camping and cooking has taken her all over the American West, but she calls Bend, Oregon, home.
Content
Introduction
Kitchen Standards
Route 66 Map
Where Did Route 66 Really Begin?
1: IL
Grilled Thick French Toast: Lou Mitchell's Bakery and Restaurant
Apple Strudel: The Berghoff
Datiles con Almendras: Mercat a la Planxa
Smoke-Filled Room Cocktail: Mercat a la Planxa
Sauteed Chicken Livers: Dell Rhea's Chicken Basket
Crispy Chicken Adobo Wings: Lola's
Morel Mushroom Pie: Maldaner's Restaurant
Docs S'mores Sundae: Docs Just Off 66
Strawberry Whipped Cheesecake: The Ariston Cafe
Butter Spritz Cookies: Jubelt's Bakery & Restaurant
Weezy's Coleslaw: Weezy's Route 66 Bar & Grill
2: MO
Heavenly Hash: Crown Candy Kitchen
Heart Stopping BLT: Crown Candy Kitchen
Curly-Q Dog: Carl's Drive-In
French Onion Soup: Historic Big Chief Roadhouse
Cream of Chicken and Wild Rice Soup: Weir on 66
Cucumber and Onions: Missouri Hick Bar-B-Que
Beef Rub and Rib Rub: Missouri Hick Bar-B-Que
Blackberry Wine Cake: St. James Winery
Bang Bang Burger: Hoppers Pub
The Vernon-The Ultimate Route 66 Burger: College Street Cafe
Mom's Yeast Rolls: Rise & Grind Coffee Station
Beans and Cornbread: The Carthage Deli
3: KS
Goulash: Streetcar Station Coffee Shop
Roast Beef Sandwich: Nelson's Old Riverton Store
Voodoo Child Pizza: Bricks & Brews Woodfire Grill & Pub
Egg Cream: Monarch Pharmacy and Soda Fountain
4: OK
Calf Fries: Clanton's Cafe
Chile Colorado: El Rancho Grande Mexican Food
Chef's Special Pastel: Doctor Kustom
Poor Man's Pecan Pie, aka Oatmeal Pie: Rock Cafe
Spaeetzle: Rock Cafe
Root Beer Bread Pudding: Pops 66
Green Chile Grit Cakes: Classen Grill
Posole: Green Chile Kitchen
Green Chile Apple Pie: Green Chile Kitchen
Onion Fried Burger: Sid's Diner
Lucille's Jalapeno Fried Pork Chops: Lucille's Roadhouse
French Silk Pie: Country Dove Gift & Tea Room
5: TX
Mashed Potatoes: The Big Texan Steak Ranch
GoldenLight Cafe Chili: The GoldenLight Cafe
When You're Here, You're Almost There
Bobby's Egg Custard Pie: Mama Jo's Pies & Sweets
The Elvis Ugly Crust Pie: Midpoint Cafe
6: NM
Del's Rellenos: Del's Restaurant
New Mexican Posole: Silver Moon Cafe
Chiles Rellenos de Camaron: La Plazuela
Tattooed Lady and Sonoran Dog: Clowndog Hot Dog Parlor
Super Burger: Western View Diner & Steak House
7: AZ
House Salsa: Brown Mug Cafe
Halibut Ceviche: The Turquoise Room
Pork Wiener Schnitzel: Westside Lilo's
Rack of Raccoon: The Roadkill Cafe
Greek Sandwich: Rutherford's 66 Family Diner
8: CA
Albert's Ham Sandwich: Roy's Motel & Cafe
Strawberry Margarita Pie: Chiquita Rosita's
Chocolate Malt: Fair Oaks Pharmacy & Soda Fountain
Smoke and Peaches: La Cuevita
Sticky Short Rib Noodles: The Formosa Cafe
Wok Fried Rice with Pork Belly: The Formosa Cafe
The Route 66 Pup: Tail o' the Pup
Grandma's Chicken Soup: Mel's Drive-In
KHEE to My Success: The Lobster
Seared Mushrooms with Scallion-Ginger Drizzle: The Lobster
Grilled Maine Lobster with Lemon Garlic Herb Butter: The Lobster
Ahi Tuna Crudo with Kohlrabi: The Misfit
Spicy Seafood Soup: The Albright
Where's the Real End of Route 66?
Acknowledgments
About the Author and Photographer
Contributors
Route 66 Associations
Index
Kitchen Standards
Route 66 Map
Where Did Route 66 Really Begin?
1: IL
Grilled Thick French Toast: Lou Mitchell's Bakery and Restaurant
Apple Strudel: The Berghoff
Datiles con Almendras: Mercat a la Planxa
Smoke-Filled Room Cocktail: Mercat a la Planxa
Sauteed Chicken Livers: Dell Rhea's Chicken Basket
Crispy Chicken Adobo Wings: Lola's
Morel Mushroom Pie: Maldaner's Restaurant
Docs S'mores Sundae: Docs Just Off 66
Strawberry Whipped Cheesecake: The Ariston Cafe
Butter Spritz Cookies: Jubelt's Bakery & Restaurant
Weezy's Coleslaw: Weezy's Route 66 Bar & Grill
2: MO
Heavenly Hash: Crown Candy Kitchen
Heart Stopping BLT: Crown Candy Kitchen
Curly-Q Dog: Carl's Drive-In
French Onion Soup: Historic Big Chief Roadhouse
Cream of Chicken and Wild Rice Soup: Weir on 66
Cucumber and Onions: Missouri Hick Bar-B-Que
Beef Rub and Rib Rub: Missouri Hick Bar-B-Que
Blackberry Wine Cake: St. James Winery
Bang Bang Burger: Hoppers Pub
The Vernon-The Ultimate Route 66 Burger: College Street Cafe
Mom's Yeast Rolls: Rise & Grind Coffee Station
Beans and Cornbread: The Carthage Deli
3: KS
Goulash: Streetcar Station Coffee Shop
Roast Beef Sandwich: Nelson's Old Riverton Store
Voodoo Child Pizza: Bricks & Brews Woodfire Grill & Pub
Egg Cream: Monarch Pharmacy and Soda Fountain
4: OK
Calf Fries: Clanton's Cafe
Chile Colorado: El Rancho Grande Mexican Food
Chef's Special Pastel: Doctor Kustom
Poor Man's Pecan Pie, aka Oatmeal Pie: Rock Cafe
Spaeetzle: Rock Cafe
Root Beer Bread Pudding: Pops 66
Green Chile Grit Cakes: Classen Grill
Posole: Green Chile Kitchen
Green Chile Apple Pie: Green Chile Kitchen
Onion Fried Burger: Sid's Diner
Lucille's Jalapeno Fried Pork Chops: Lucille's Roadhouse
French Silk Pie: Country Dove Gift & Tea Room
5: TX
Mashed Potatoes: The Big Texan Steak Ranch
GoldenLight Cafe Chili: The GoldenLight Cafe
When You're Here, You're Almost There
Bobby's Egg Custard Pie: Mama Jo's Pies & Sweets
The Elvis Ugly Crust Pie: Midpoint Cafe
6: NM
Del's Rellenos: Del's Restaurant
New Mexican Posole: Silver Moon Cafe
Chiles Rellenos de Camaron: La Plazuela
Tattooed Lady and Sonoran Dog: Clowndog Hot Dog Parlor
Super Burger: Western View Diner & Steak House
7: AZ
House Salsa: Brown Mug Cafe
Halibut Ceviche: The Turquoise Room
Pork Wiener Schnitzel: Westside Lilo's
Rack of Raccoon: The Roadkill Cafe
Greek Sandwich: Rutherford's 66 Family Diner
8: CA
Albert's Ham Sandwich: Roy's Motel & Cafe
Strawberry Margarita Pie: Chiquita Rosita's
Chocolate Malt: Fair Oaks Pharmacy & Soda Fountain
Smoke and Peaches: La Cuevita
Sticky Short Rib Noodles: The Formosa Cafe
Wok Fried Rice with Pork Belly: The Formosa Cafe
The Route 66 Pup: Tail o' the Pup
Grandma's Chicken Soup: Mel's Drive-In
KHEE to My Success: The Lobster
Seared Mushrooms with Scallion-Ginger Drizzle: The Lobster
Grilled Maine Lobster with Lemon Garlic Herb Butter: The Lobster
Ahi Tuna Crudo with Kohlrabi: The Misfit
Spicy Seafood Soup: The Albright
Where's the Real End of Route 66?
Acknowledgments
About the Author and Photographer
Contributors
Route 66 Associations
Index