Kensington Publishing Corporation
The African-American Heritage Cookbook (Tuskegee Institute)
200+ Southern African American recipes woven with the history of Alabama's Tuskegee Institute.
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84 / 100It reads like a family archive as much as a cookbook: classics like gumbo and spoon bread come with the memories and photos of the people who cooked them at Tuskegee. A book to cook from and to keep on the shelf.
Frequently asked questions
How many recipes are in the book?
More than 200, from appetizers and entrees to breads, beverages and desserts.
What's new in the updated edition?
19 previously unpublished profiles and an author note.
Is it just recipes?
No, it also includes alumni reminiscences, vintage photographs, poetry and journal entries about the Tuskegee Institute.
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