Food for the Soul: Recipes and Stories from the Congregation of Harlem's Abyssinian Baptist Church

Food for the Soul: Recipes and Stories from the Congregation of Harlem’s Abyssinian Baptist Church is a rich community cookbook that blends recipes, remembrance, and spiritual tradition from one of the most historic African American churches in the country. Featuring more than 100 dishes that reflect the congregation’s roots across the African diaspora, the book pairs food with personal stories that highlight the role of cooking in fellowship, faith, and cultural continuity. Warm, communal, and deeply grounded in heritage, this collection honors the church table as a place of nourishment, memory, and belonging.