Eat This, Not That: 15 Cookbooks by Black Authors We Can’t Live (or Eat) Without

Celebrate Black history, flavors, and culture with these delicious cookbooks by Black authors.

By Jordan Powers Willard
Published on February 12, 2023

Because Black culture, flavors, and culinary traditions are integral to the ornate tapestry that is American history, stocking your personal library with cookbooks by Black authors is essential to having a well-rounded selection of recipes to choose from as you whip things up in the kitchen. But if you’re unsure of where to start or which cookbooks by Black authors represent the best of the best, don’t worry—we’ve got you covered!

Below are 15 cookbooks by Black authors that we think best showcase a diversified spectrum of recipes, cooking advice, and storytelling. Though each cookbook offers a unique anthology of recipes and commentary, they’re all thematically connected by the author’s desire to celebrate Black history by underscoring and elevating the impact of Black culinary excellence on American social consciousness.

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