The Culinary Atlas
Cookbooks that trace how the world cooks — from Black culinary heritage and America’s regional kitchens to traditions across Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas.
Black Culinary Heritage
The cooks, traditions, and foodways that have shaped American cuisine for generations.
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Lowcountry & Gullah Geechee Heritage
Rice dishes, seafood, and home cooking from the Gullah Geechee communities of the coastal Southeast, rooted in West and Central African foodways. -
Jessica B. Harris
Cookbooks and food history from a leading scholar of the African diaspora’s culinary traditions. -
Patti Labelle
Southern favorites, holiday dishes, and desserts from Patti LaBelle’s family kitchen. -
B. Smith
Stylish gatherings, seasonal menus, and everyday meals from restaurateur and author B. Smith.
Regional American Foodways
Recipes and stories that define cooking across the United States.
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The Southern Table
Biscuits, preserves, cast-iron classics, and hospitality from across the American South. -
Louisiana and Creole Cuisine
Gumbo, jambalaya, étouffée, and the many influences behind Louisiana Creole cooking. -
Community & Collectible Cookbooks
Church compilations, Junior League collections, and fundraiser cookbooks filled with home cooking.
Global Foodways
Culinary traditions that connect kitchens across continents.
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Flavors of Africa
Stews, grilled meats, rice dishes, breads, and spice-forward cooking from across the African continent. -
Caribbean Flavors
Jerk, curries, and island cooking shaped by African, Indigenous, European, Indian, and Chinese influences. -
Across Latin America
Braises, seafood, corn-based staples, and street food from Mexico, Central America, and South America. -
Flavors of Asia
Dumplings, noodles, curries, and street food from East, Southeast, and South Asia. -
The Indian Spice Route
Dals, curries, street food, and regional specialties from across the Indian subcontinent. -
Mediterranean & Middle Eastern
Fresh herbs, olive oil, grains, grilled meats, and breads from the Mediterranean to the Middle East. -
The Italian Table
Handmade pasta, slow-simmered sauces, and family recipes from Italy’s regional kitchens.
