Black Girl Baking: Wholesome Recipes Inspired by a Soulful Upbringing
Guy encourages readers to use all five senses when making these 75 recipes (each with a vegan alternative). You can also check out this title as eBook on OverDrive/Libby.
Black-Authored Cookbooks
Sample the delicious flavors and histories of Black cuisine. From dishes that show the roots of African American cooking to modern sweet treats, you’re sure to find something to tempt your palate.
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Jubilee: Recipes From Two Centuries of African American Cooking
Journalist and activist Tipton-Martin presents the fruit of years of research within Black cookbooks in this anthology of recipes presented with nuanced views of their origins. This title is also available for checkout as an eBook on OverDrive/Hoopla.
Rodney Scott’s World of BBQ: Every Day Is a Good Day
From cooking his first whole hog at age 11 to owning one of the country’s most awarded BBQ joints, Rodney Scott serves up stories, recipes, and tips about all things South Carolina BBQ.
Son of a Southern Chef: Cook With Soul
Lynch shares more than 100 recipes that were influenced by his Southern born father and his Caribbean mother.
Sweet Home Café Cookbook: A Celebration of African American Cooking
The café at the National Museum of African American History and Culture is a standout example of how to integrate historical foodways into the entire museum experience – and now home cooks can learn about these foodways and recreate the meals offered at the café.
Sweet Potato Soul: 100 Easy Vegan Recipes for the Southern Flavors of Smoke, Sugar, Spice, and Soul
Vegan updates to classic Southern soul food such as fried cauliflower chicken and gumbo. You can also check out this title as eBook on OverDrive/Libby.