A Date with a Dish: Classic African-American Recipes

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An outstanding feast of distinctively American culinary genius, this comprehensive collection of authentic African-American recipes was assembled by a well-known cooking columnist for Ebony magazine. Freda DeKnight was baking bread and biscuits by the time she was five years old. In the course of her career as a teacher and counselor of culinary arts, she assembled and shared thousands of fabulous recipes, the best of which appear here.
Filled with the aroma of childhood memories, this guide helps modern cooks re-create hundreds of classic dishes for every meal of the day, from chicken and oyster gumbo to sweet potato pudding. The recipes start with appetizers, cheese, soups, relishes, and sauces, advancing to meats, fowl, fish, and all-in-one dishes. In addition to suggestions for vegetables, salads, and breads, the menu includes a mouthwatering selection of Creole dishes and delightful desserts.
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Dover Publications
Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 15, 2014
Edition ‏ : ‎ Illustrated
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 416 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0486492761
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0486492766
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.06 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.4 x 1.3 x 8.4 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #1,074,190 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #170 in Potato Cooking #305 in Soul Food Cooking, Food & Wine
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