An Eater Best Cookbook of Fall 2020 • This groundbreaking new
cookbook from chef, bestselling author, and TV star Marcus Samuelsson
celebrates contemporary Black cooking in 150 extraordinarily delicious
recipes.
It is long past time to recognize Black excellence
in the culinary world the same way it has been celebrated in the worlds
of music, sports, literature, film, and the arts. Black cooks and
creators have led American culture forward with indelible contributions
of artistry and ingenuity from the start, but Black authorship has been
consistently erased from the story of American food.
Now, in The Rise,
chef, author, and television star Marcus Samuelsson gathers together an
unforgettable feast of food, culture, and history to highlight the
diverse deliciousness of Black cooking today. Driven by a desire to
fight against bias, reclaim Black culinary traditions, and energize a
new generation of cooks, Marcus shares his own journey alongside 150
recipes in honor of dozens of top chefs, writers, and activists—with
stories exploring their creativity and influence.
Black
cooking has always been more than “soul food,” with flavors tracing to
the African continent, to the Caribbean, all over the United States, and
beyond. Featuring a mix of everyday food and celebration cooking, this
book also includes an introduction to the pantry of the African
diaspora, alongside recipes such as:
- Chilled corn and tomato soup in honor of chef Mashama Bailey
- Grilled short ribs with a piri-piri marinade and saffron tapioca pudding in homage to authors Michael Twitty and Jessica B. Harris
- Crab curry with yams and mustard greens for Nyesha Arrington
- Spiced catfish with pumpkin leche de tigre to celebrate Edouardo Jordan
- Island jollof rice with a shout-out to Eric Adjepong
- Steak frites with plantain chips and green vinaigrette in tribute to Eric Gestel
- Tigernut custard tart with cinnamon poached pears in praise of Toni Tipton-Martin
A stunning work of breadth and beauty, The Rise is more than a cookbook. It’s the celebration of a movement.
