A BON APPETIT BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR - What is American food? In his
first cookbook, Kwame Onwuachi ("the most important chef in America"
--San Francisco Chronicle), the acclaimed author of Notes from a
Young Black Chef, shares the dishes of his America; dishes that show
the true diversity of American food.
"A must-have for anyone who wants to be a better cook. Each recipe is an
insight into Kwame's family, travels, and time spent in some of the best
kitchens in the world." --David Chang
Featuring more than 125 recipes, My America is a celebration of the
food of the African Diaspora, as handed down through Onwuachi's own
family history, spanning Nigeria to the Caribbean, the South to the
Bronx, and beyond. From Nigerian Jollof, Puerto Rican Red Bean Sofrito,
and Trinidadian Channa (Chickpea) Curry to Jambalaya, Baby Back Ribs,
and Red Velvet Cake, these are global home recipes that represent the
best of the patchwork that is American cuisine.
Interwoven throughout the book are stories of Onwuachi's travels,
illuminating the connections between food and place, and food and
culture. The result is a deeply personal tribute to the food of "a land
that belongs to you and yours and to me and mine."