Jubilee: Recipes from Two Centuries of African American Cooking: A Cookbook

by Toni Tipton-Martin · 2019

In *Jubilee: Recipes from Two Centuries of African American Cooking*, award‑winning food historian Toni Tipton‑Martin uncovers the hidden chefs who shaped America’s culinary identity. Spanning from enslaved cooks in the 1800s to 20th‑century Black entrepreneurs and writers, the book weaves vivid stories with more than 200 recipes that celebrate the richness, resilience, and innovation of African American cuisine. Each dish—whether a soulful gumbo, a refined tea‑time biscuit, or a modern twist on a classic—invites readers to taste history while discovering how these culinary pioneers influenced the nation’s table. A feast for both the palate and the mind, *Jubilee* honors a legacy of flavor and invites home cooks to bring this vibrant tradition into their own kitchens.