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African, African-American & African Diaspora

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THE AFRICA COOKBOOK

Renowned culinary historian Dr. Jessica B. Harris travelled throughout Africa to research this engaging book. It's a marvelous overview of the foods of the continent — a must-have reference for anyone interested in the roots of Black American cooking. More about the title.

$20 at Bookshop - buy now

$16 at Amazon - buy now

AFRO-VEGAN

Bryant Terry's 2014 book of Vegan dishes featuring flavors of Africa, the Caribbean and the American South is deliciously inspiring. Terry is the chef-in-residence of the Museum of the African Diaspora in San Francisco, a Smithsonian affiliate. Read more.

$25 at Bookshop - buy now

$17 at Amazon - buy now

BLACK FOOD

Subtitled “Stories, Art & Recipes from Across the African Diaspora,” this is the highly anticipated debut volume from publisher 4 Color, edited and curated by its Editor-in-Chief, Bryant Terry. Try a sample recipe.

$37 at Bookshop - buy now

$36 at Amazon - buy now

CLAUDIA RODEN'S MEDITERRANEAN

One of the revered author’s most outstanding works. Read our review.

$37 at Bookshop - buy now

$17 at Amazon - buy now

DIASPORICAN: A PUERTO RICAN COOKBOOK

Award-winning author Illyanna Maisonet offers personal and traditional recipes reflecting the Puerto Rican diaspora. One of our Best New Cookbooks of 2022.

$30 at Bookshop - buy now

$27 at Amazon - buy now

THE FOOD OF MOROCCO

One of our all-time favorite authors, Paula Wolfert is a fabulous tour guide through one of the great food cultures of world, Morocco. Here’s a sample recipe.

$41 at Bookshop - buy now

$24 at Amazon - buy now

JUBILEE: RECIPES FROM TWO CENTURIES OF AFRICAN AMERICAN COOKING

Toni Tipton-Martin's award-winning book is a must for everyone who knows that Black Food Matters. Read our review.

$32 at Bookshop - buy now

$24 at Amazon - buy now

MY AMERICA: RECIPES FROM A YOUNG BLACK CHEF

Kwame Onwuachi is one of the most dynamic and interesting chefs in the country. This cookbook, his first, deliciously celebrates the food of the African diaspora. Try a sample recipe.

$33 at Bookshop - buy now

$19 at Amazon - buy now

THE RISE: BLACK COOKS AND THE SOUL OF AMERICAN FOOD

Chef Marcus Samuelsson is always awesome, and this book — honoring Black chefs and their contributions to American cooking — is fabulous. Another Black Food Matters must-have. Read our review.

$35 at Bookshop - buy now

$32 at Amazon - buy now