african american cookery

Presents over four hundred recipes for traditional and other favorite African-American foods, covering main dishes, meats, vegetables, salads, breads, soups, sweets, cakes, snacks, and appetizers, and including historic anecdotes and sayings.

Introduces the influence of African-based foods, cooking techniques, and traditions to American culinary history.

Describes the influences on and the evolution of African-American food, and includes recipes and suggestions for healthy cooking.

Recalls what it was like for a young African-American girl to help prepare meals for her large family living in Madison, Illinois, in the 1930s and 1940s.

Describes African-American history, culture, and traditions and presents numerous African-American recipes, also providing cooking tips.

Presents a collection of over 125 recipes from people of African descent all over the world, including appetizers, soups, salads, main dishes, vegetables, breads, desserts, and more.

Contains more than 140 recipes for a variety of dishes suitable for people with diabetes, with tips and suggestions for reducing fat, calories, and sodium to encourage weight loss and improve health.

Offers healthy alternatives to traditional soul food recipes for such dishes as dirty rice and fried green tomatoes.

Provides information about Kwanzaa, a holiday celebrated by African-Americans, explains some of the symbols and ceremonies associated with Kwanzaa, and includes a selection of traditional recipes.