Northeastern Forager's Cookbook: The Best Recipes Using Wild Edibles from Maryland to Maine

by Debbie Naha-Koretzky

Overview

The Northeastern Forager’s Cookbook invites readers into the bountiful world of commonly found and lesser-known wild edibles foraged within the northeastern United States. Organized alphabetically by common name of the plant or mushroom with a focus on simplicity, this cookbook showcases easy-to-follow recipes that bring out the flavors and nutritional benefits of wild plants and mushrooms. From visually appealing color photos of finished dishes to detailed information on identification, culinary uses, nutrition facts, and vegan options, this book is a treasure trove for food enthusiasts. Whether you're new to foraging or an experienced wild food aficionado, this cookbook, complemented by beautiful habitat photos and range maps, bridges the gap between nature and the kitchen, creating culinary delights like Autumn Olive Fruit Rollups, Wild Berry Compote, Garlic Mustard Quesadillas, and much more.

Look inside to find:

• Full-color photography
• Common and lesser-known wild edibles
• Easy-to-Use forager’s index
• Range maps

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781493091089
Publisher:	Globe Pequot Publishing
Publication date:	06/02/2026
Pages:	344
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.00(d)

About the Author

Debbie Naha-Koretzky is a registered dietitian, Certified Rutgers Master Gardener, and Pennsylvania Master Naturalist. She has spent her career educating people about food—from the clinical nutrition and natural foraging sides, bringing scientific rigor and natural wisdom together in her work and programs. When she’s not working as a clinical nutritionist, she leads foraging walks and presents wild edible programs including wild food demonstrations. She has led hundreds of groups through various universities, state organizations, environmental centers, native plant societies, state parks and more. Debbie lives in central Pennsylvania.