Michael W. Twitty's Recipes from the American South is a comprehensive cookbook celebrating Southern cuisine while acknowledging its complex history rooted in African, Indigenous, and European foodways. Through authentic recipes and cultural context, Twitty reveals how Southern food tells the story of America's past, particularly the contributions of enslaved Africans whose culinary knowledge shaped the region. The cookbook becomes both practical resource and historical education about food, memory, and identity.

WHY WE PICKED IT: Because Twitty refuses to separate Southern food from Southern history. This cookbook reminds us that every recipe carries stories of who made it, who was denied credit, and how food becomes a form of cultural survival and resistance.

DETAILS: • Author: Michael W. Twitty • Publisher: Phaidon Press • Format: Hardcover • Publication Date: October 15, 2025 • ISBN: 9781837290871 • Ships direct from distributor in 3–7 business days