African American Cookbook by Phoebe Bailey: Paperback

An African American Cookbook: Exploring Black History and Culture Through Traditional Foods

By Phoebe Bailey

Recipes to share. Stories to carry forward.

Explore 400 soul food recipes alongside the memories, history, and traditions that give them meaning. This generous collection celebrates African American culinary creativity, weaving historic anecdotes and sayings among dishes contributed by people with family connections to the Underground Railroad and the communities surrounding it.

From collard greens with ham hocks and smoked turkey with black-eyed peas to fried green tomatoes and sweet potato pie, these recipes offer comforting inspiration for everyday meals and gatherings.

Inside the book

• 400 recipes spanning appetizers, mains, breads, salads, pies, cakes, and more

• Traditional favorites, including cornbread sausage stuffing and pan-fried okra

• Historic anecdotes, personal memories, and sayings

• Connections between food, Black history, family, and community

A meaningful gift for home cooks, food-history enthusiasts, and anyone who treasures the stories passed around the table.

Honor the roots. Share the meal.

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