Bibliograph

The African-American heritage cookbook, traditional recipes and fond remembrances from Alabama's renowned Tuskegee Institute, Carolyn Quick Tillery

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The African-American heritage cookbook, traditional recipes and fond remembrances from Alabama's renowned Tuskegee Institute, Carolyn Quick Tillery

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 249-253) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The African-American heritage cookbook

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

11417291814

Responsibility statement

Carolyn Quick Tillery

Sub title

traditional recipes and fond remembrances from Alabama's renowned Tuskegee Institute

Summary

From the renowned Tuskegee Institute of Alabama, founded by Booker T. Washington in 1881, this one-of-a-kind narrative cookbook traces the history and heritage of Tuskegee through reminiscences, vintage photographs, poetry, journal entries and more than 200 recipes that celebrate the diverse and mothering flavors of Southern African American cuisine"Delighting readers for over twenty-five years, a delicious treasury of classic African-American recipes featuring over 200 mouthwatering dishes, including: crab bisque ; island soup ; Mom's devilish catfish stew ; smothered "yard bird" ; Louisiana gumbo ; Creole rice ; sweet potato casserole ; spoon bread ; peach pandowdy ; Dr. Carver's peanut cake with molasses."--Back cover

Table Of Contents

The Tuskegee song -- Introduction -- Author's note -- Dear reader -- Beverages -- Appetizers -- Soups and salads -- Main dishes -- On the side -- Vegetables -- Breads -- Desserts -- Suggested holiday meals -- Extra helpings -- Acknowledgments -- References -- Index of recipes

Target audience

adult

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