My America: Recipes from a Young Black Chef by Kwame Onwuachi

What is American food? In his first cookbook, Kwame Onwuachi, “the most important chef in America” (San Francisco Chronicle) and the acclaimed author of Notes from a Young Black Chef, shares the dishes of his America, which show the true diversity of American food. “A must-have for anyone who wants to be a better cook. Each recipe is an insight into Kwame’s family, travels, and time spent in some of the best kitchens in the world.” —David Chang Featuring more than 125 recipes, My America celebrates the food of the African Diaspora, as handed down through Onwuachi’s family history, which spans Nigeria to the Caribbean, the South to the Bronx, and beyond. From Nigerian Jollof, Puerto Rican Red Bean Sofrito, and Trinidadian Channa (Chickpea) Curry to Jambalaya, Baby Back Ribs, and Red Velvet Cake, these are global home recipes that represent the best of the patchwork that is American cuisine. The dedication of this book reads: I dedicate this book to my mother, Jewel Robinson, for grac