Roots, heart, soul The story, celebration, and recipes of Afro cuisine in America

Todd Richards

Book - 2024

"Chef Todd Richards explores West African diaspora cooking in the Americas, spanning history from the slave trade through the Great Migration, with over 100 mouthwatering recipes and illuminating narratives"--

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Subjects
Genres
recipes
Cookbooks
cookbooks
Recipes
Published
New York, NY : Harvest, an imprint of William Morrow 2024.
Language
English
Main Author
Todd Richards (author)
Other Authors
Amy Paige Condon (author), Adrian Miller (writer of foreword), Clay (Photographer) Williams (photographer)
Edition
First edition
Physical Description
xxi, 250 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 235-236) and index.
ISBN
9780358612674
  • Foreword
  • Introduction
  • About This Book
  • A Soundtrack for Roots, Heart, Soul
  • Part I. The Middle Passage (1500-1865)
  • West Africa
  • Peanut and Mustard Greens Soup with Ginger and Tomato
  • Root Vegetable Stock
  • West African Fish Stew with Smoked Trout and Snapper
  • Chicken Yassa with Crispy Rice and Dandelion Salad
  • Chicken Stock
  • Sazón
  • Joll of Rice
  • Coconut Puff-Puff with Rum-Coconut Syrup
  • The Caribbean
  • Haiti
  • Soup Joumou (Peppered Beef and Pumpkin Soup)
  • Beef Stock
  • Chef Stephan's Epis
  • Mayi Moulen (Cornmeal Porridge with Stewed Black Trumpet Mushrooms and Pickled Okra)
  • Haitian Oxtail in Beef Broth with Pikliz
  • Dominican Republic
  • Chayote and Codfish Frittata with Plátanos al Caldero (Caramelized Plantains) and Avena Caliente (Hot Spiced Oat Milk)
  • Espaguetis with Salami (Beach Spaghetti)
  • Puerto Rico
  • Tostones with Yam, Red Chili Salsa, and Smashed Avocado
  • Ham Hock Mofongo with Fried Eggs, Pork Broth, and Pickled Red Onion
  • Bistec Enceboltado (Puerto Rican Steak, Onions, and Salsa)
  • Sofrito
  • Coconut Pudding with Chicharron and Coconut Cracklins
  • Cuba
  • The Cubano (Cuban Sandwich) with Yuca Fries
  • Ham Hock Jelly
  • Cubano Sauce
  • Ham Steak with Red-Eye Gravy, Mango de Bizcochuelo and Pepper Relish, and Tostada Cubana
  • Grilled Shrimp Mojo with Black Bean Puree and Toasted Rice with Cumin Seeds and Mint
  • Stewed Chicken with Cuban Okra and Sweet Plantains and Pickled Baby Corn
  • Jamaica
  • Jerk Chicken Wings with Lime Dipping Sauce
  • Coconut-Fried Spiny Lobster Tail with Rum-Soy Dipping Sauce
  • Pepper Crawfish Cocktail with Hibiscus Punch
  • Grilled Whole Snapper with Mango Slaw
  • Saltfish Cakes with Chilled Ackee Soup and Mango Salsa
  • Collard Greens with Boiler Potatoes Braised in Coconut Milk and Curry
  • North America
  • Mexico
  • Mogo-Mogo: Smashed Plantain Porridge with Black Pepper and Sesame Seed Bacon
  • Peanut, Pumpkin, and Chile Salsa
  • Sweet and Spicy Grilled Chicken Tenderloin with Chipotle and Tamarind Glaze and Crushed Peanuts
  • Grilled Quail Tacos on Flour Tortillas with Mole Poblano, Pickled Red Onions, and Red Rice
  • Horchata with Cinnamon Cookies and Ancho Chili-Sugar Rim
  • American South and Appalachia
  • Hoppin' John with Turnip Greens and Yellow Rice
  • Scallion and Smoked Cheddar Cornbread Fritters with Red Pepper Honey
  • Grilled Catfish with Grilled Spring Onions and Creamed Potato Hash with Mustard Greens
  • Cola-Braised Ham and Onion-and-Smoked-Cheddar Buttermilk Biscuits with Arugula and Mustard Seed Dressing
  • Four-Cheese Baked Mac 'n' Cheese with Lobster Variation
  • Roasted Chicken and Dumplings with Buttered Green Peas and Roasted Heirloom Carrots
  • Peach Cobbler with Butter Pecan Ice Cream
  • Watermelon Agua Fresca with Spiced and Salted Rim
  • Hibiscus Sweet Tea with Watermelon Pickles
  • Stuffed Cornish Hens with Rice and Field Peas and Buttered Cabbage
  • Sweet Potato and Squash Casserole with Pickled Green Beans
  • Pan-Fried Chicken Livers Glazed in Sorghum and Shaved Bulb Onions
  • Sweet Potato Pie with Sorghum Ice Cream
  • Classic Banana Pudding
  • Banana Pudding with Meringue and Rum Sauce
  • Part II. South to West and the Roads in Between (1865-1918)
  • Black Cowboys and Buffalo Soldiers
  • BBQ Shrimp with Garlicky French Bread and Parsley Butter
  • Stewed Pinto Beans with Corn Cakes and Jalapeño and Red Pepper Marmalade
  • Beignets with Espresso Powdered Sugar
  • Cemita Poblana: Fried Pork Cutlet with Avocado Vinaigrette
  • Coffee, Black Pepper, and Cocoa-Rubbed Smoked Beef Brisket with German Potato Salad
  • BBQ Short Ribs with Crawfish and Pecan Rice-Stuffed Chayote Squash
  • Churros with Cinnamon-Vanilla Sugar
  • The Roads in Between
  • Hot and Cold Southwest-Style Country-Fried Rabbit with Tomatillo Hot Sauce
  • Venison Osso Buco with Stewed White Beans and Corn
  • Buffalo-Pumpkin Chili with Pickled Cactus Salsa and Crispy Blue Corn Tortilla
  • Part III. The Great Migration (1910-1970)
  • The Great Migration's First Wave (1910-1930)
  • New York
  • Stewed Chicken in Tomato Sauce with Crowder Pea and Arugula Salad
  • Buffalo-Style Frog Legs with French Onion Ranch Dressing
  • Berbere Chargrilled Oysters with Parmesan Cheese and Garlic Butter
  • She-Crab Soup with Smoked Paprika Oil and Cornmeal-Crusted Okra
  • Hot and Spicy Crawfish Boil with Collard Green Spring Rolls and NY Cherry-Ginger Spritz
  • Fried Apple Hand Pies with Cinnamon Sugar and Jamaican Rum Creme
  • Chicago
  • Grilled Skirt Steak with Chimichurri Sauce
  • Smoked Baby Back Ribs with Dad's Chicago Red BBQ Sauce
  • Grilled Corn with Ancho Chile Butter
  • Pulled Pork Tamales with Charred Corn, Alabama White Sauce, and Homemade Cola
  • Loaded Sweet Potato with Creamed Mustard Greens, Crispy Bacon, and Smoked Cheddar Breadcrumbs
  • Chicago-Style Beach Spaghetti, aka Fish and Spaghetti
  • Dad's Meat Spaghetti Sauce
  • Fried Lake Perch with Pimento Cheese and Collard Green Hushpuppies and Celery Root and Jicama Slaw
  • Whiskey and Vanilla Salted Caramel Cake
  • 7Up Cake
  • Afterword
  • Acknowledgments
  • Resources
  • Universal Conversion Chart
  • Index
Review by Library Journal Review

In his latest cookbook, chef, restaurateur, author, and two-time James Beard nominee Richards (Soul), writing with Amy Paige Condon, digs even deeper into his family heritage and culture surrounding food. The chapters cover historical and regional cuisine that reflects the Afro-diaspora to and within the Americas. Starting the journey in West Africa and traveling to the Caribbean, Mexico, and the U.S., Richards creates regional dishes that replicate the foodways of his ancestors but are designed for the modern kitchen. His interpretations will delight, covering a variety of techniques and ingredients. The book's narrative masterfully weaves in history and cultural lessons and introduces readers to influencers who represent these traditions today. Richards's personality can be found even in the history lessons, including his signature playlists and plenty of practical and down-to-earth culinary guidance. A mix of lovely food and environmental photography leads readers through the pages and will draw cooks to the kitchen. This book is a journey that food enthusiasts and home chefs will want to take. VERDICT Richards delves into the foodways of his ancestors and, in doing so, highlights the Afro-diaspora and its delicious culinary heritage in the U.S. and beyond.--Sarah Tansley

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