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Now we're cooking! South Carolina is famous all over the world for its original and flavorful food. Below is a collection of cookbooks by some of the most renowned SC chefs – from the Lowcountry to the Upstate. If you are looking for the perfect Southern recipe, this guide will get you started. The SC cookbooks on our list feature traditional dishes as well as meals that offer new twists on old favorites. With theses South Carolina cookbooks, the best in Southern food will be coming to a kitchen near you!

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		The Charleston Chef's Table: Extraordinary Recipes from the Heart of the Old South The Charleston Chef's Table by Holly Herrick takes locals and visitors alike on a culinary tour of beautiful Charleston. Herrick has gathered over 60 recipes from some of the city's best restaurants, ranging from popular roadside dives to the Lowcountry's finest dining establishments. The cookbook also includes full-page color photos and historical information about Charleston.
		Charleston Receipts First published by the Junior League in 1950, Charleston Receipts continues to be a staple in many Southern kitchens. For its outstanding preservation of local culinary customs, and for its benefits to the Charleston area (via proceeds from its sales), Charleston Receipts was inducted into the Walter S. McIlhenny Community Cookbooks Hall of Fame in 1990. If you are looking for the quintessential graduation gift for your SC grad, this is it!
		Charleston Receipts Repeats Charleston Receipts Repeats is a hostess's best friend! It has over 600 recipes that highlight Lowcountry foods including seafood, game, fresh vegetables, and fruit. The cookbook even includes sample menus for a variety of occasions that will help you plan your next event. Charleston Receipts Repeats was inducted into the Walter S. McIlhenny Community Cookbooks Hall of Fame in 1990.
		Cookin' With Cocky II Cookin's with Cocky features a collection of tailgating recipes accumulated from hundreds of University of South Carolina Gamecock fans, coaches, and players including Steve Spurrier, Bob Fulton, Joe Pinner, and more! Makes a great gift for any Gamecock fan.
		Gullah Home Cooking the Daufuskie Way Author Sallie Ann Robinson was in Pat Conroy's class when he taught on Daufuskie Island, an experience which became the subject of his beloved book, The Water is Wide. Conroy has written a touching forward in this cookbook celebrating Daufuskie Island food. Since islanders got almost all their food from the sea and home gardens, this cookbook is full of fresh and classic Southern down-home recipes.
		The Lee Bros. Simple Fresh Southern: Knockout Dishes with Down-Home Flavor The Lee brothers were raised on a South Carolina farm, and their cookbook is perfect for a busy chef. Simple, Fresh, Southern features simple Southern-style recipes with a twist – they are lighter and brighter than standard Southern fare, but they still maintain all their charm.
		Nathalie Dupree's Shrimp and Grits An entire cookbook dedicated to that beloved South Carolina dish – shrimp and grits! Shrimp and Grits is a culmination of the most cherished and famous recipes. Along with great recipes, the book includes tips about how to prepare shrimp and cook grits to perfection. A must have for any Southern cook!
		The New South Carolina Cookbook From shrimp-okra gumbo to peach crepes, The New South Carolina Cookbook serves up a feast of Palmetto State favorites. A standard reference for the South Carolina kitchen since its initial publication in 1953, the cookbook has been reprinted nine times and now appears in a greatly updated and expanded edition.
		Southern Farmers Market Cookbook More and more people are flocking to their local farmers markets for fresh fruits and veggies, but many are left wondering what to do with their newfound bounty. The Southern Farmers Market Cookbook is an invaluable resource for all Southern chefs who enjoy buying local and cooking fresh.