Sweet Home Café Cookbook: A Celebration of African American Cooking

Sweet Home Café Cookbook: A Celebration of African American Cooking by Chef Jerome Grant, Albert Lukas, and renowned culinary historian Dr. Jessica B. Harris is a landmark cookbook inspired by the acclaimed restaurant at the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, celebrating the remarkable diversity and enduring legacy of African American cuisine through 109 thoughtfully curated recipes. Organized around the museum's regional approach to Black foodways—including the Agricultural South, Creole Coast, Northern States, and Western Range—the book traces the evolution of African American cooking from its African roots through generations of innovation, resilience, and cultural exchange. Featuring beloved classics and regional specialties such as barbecue, gumbo, fried chicken, seafood, vegetables, breads, desserts, and festive holiday dishes, alongside historical essays, archival photography, and cultural context, Sweet Home Café Cookbook is both a rich culinary resource and a powerful tribute to the people, traditions, and stories that have shaped one of America's greatest food traditions.