{"product_id":"the-contemporary-african-kitchen-home-cooking-recipes-from-the-leading-chefs-of-africa","title":"The Contemporary African Kitchen: Home Cooking Recipes from the Leading Chefs of Africa","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e Alexander Smalls \u003c\/b\u003eis a James Beard Award-winning chef, author, and restaurateur. He was the co-owner of Harlem restaurants The Cecil and Minton's, and the founder of the world's first African food hall, Alkebulan in Dubai, which showcases the food and culture of Africa. He is also a world-renowned opera singer and the winner of both a Grammy and Tony Award. He lives in New York City. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e Nina Oduro\u003c\/b\u003e is an entrepreneur, writer, and inclusion strategist. As co-founder and CEO of Dine Diaspora, she connects people and brands to African diaspora food culture. She was named a 2020 Change-maker in Washington, D.C.'s Food System by \u003ci\u003eWashington City Paper\u003c\/i\u003e, and 'Top 30 under 30' honoree by Future of Ghana.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eBon Appetit's Best Cookbooks of 2024\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eSAVEUR's Best Cookbooks of Fall 2024\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood Network's Best Cookbooks of 2024\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Table's Best Cookbooks of 2024\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Reveals our shared culinary legacies, offering both salve and instruction to bridge the gaps.' - \u003ci\u003eBon Appetit, Best Cookbooks of 2024\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Marvelous compendium ... this tome will be essential reading for home cooks hoping to come aboard.' - \u003ci\u003eSAVEUR, Best Cookbooks of Fall 2024\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'A cookbook to be dipped into for inspiration for intimate late-night suppers and pull-out-the-stops buffets. It is a book to read, to cook from and to savor that will delight the mind and the tastebuds.' - Jessica B. Harris, Ph.D., food historian, lecturer, and author of \u003ci\u003eHigh on the Hog\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'With 120 recipes from the most relevant voices in food, the cookbook takes readers on a soaring journey across the continent.' - \u003ci\u003eConde Nast Traveler\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Bring[s] to life the warmth, aroma, flavor and heritage, which are at the heart of the African kitchen, and which is now nourished by a new and vibrant scene of culinary voices.' - \u003ci\u003eForbes\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'In addition to mouth-watering recipes, the book also serves as a gorgeous guide to the continent, offering culinary insight and inspiration in equal measure.' - \u003ci\u003eTIME\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'The world needs this book right now...It reads like a love letter to Africa. I LOVE it.' - Chef Dom Taylor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'A real cornerstone of anyone's cookbook collection.' - \u003ci\u003eThis is TASTE\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Standout ... this book is gorgeous.' - \u003ci\u003eKirkus\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Great for adventurous eaters from all backgrounds, but that's not to say an experimental palette is a prerequisite; if you're more comfortable with traditionally American fare, you may be surprised by how familiar some of these dishes are.' - \u003ci\u003eBookPage\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'A cultural landmark.' - \u003ci\u003eEsquire\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t'Not just fit for your kitchen shelf, but also one that impresses on a coffee table collection.' - \n\u003ci\u003eTasting Table, Best Cookbooks of 2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e 'A critical work that elevates African cuisine, people, and connection to the global foodways.' - \n\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e 'The Contemporary African Kitchen is for anyone seeking to be part of the culinary movement happening right now. Alexander Smalls presents a feast for the senses while paying homage to the generations that came before us. This collection of recipes is more than just food - they are cultural stories brought to life with each chef and every dish, all while redefining the future of modern, and certainly African, cuisine. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a curious beginner, this cookbook is an essential addition to your kitchen, inviting you to explore and celebrate the richness of African heritage through food.' - Carla Hall \n\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAs featured by NBC's \u003ci\u003eToday Show\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eHarper's Bazaar\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eForbes\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eVogue France\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'A cookbook to be dipped into for inspiration for intimate late-night suppers and pull-out-the-stops buffets. It is a book to read, to cook from and to savor that will delight the mind and the tastebuds.' - Jessica B. Harris, Ph.D., food historian, lecturer, and author of \u003ci\u003eHigh on the Hog\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eExperience Africa's vibrant food culture with 120 recipes from the continent's most exciting culinary voices\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeet the culinarians who are setting the new African table. James Beard Award-winning author Alexander Smalls presents a vibrant library of home cooking recipes and texts contributed by 33 chefs, restaurateurs, caterers, cooks, and writers at the heart of Africa's food movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganized geographically into five regions, \u003ci\u003eThe Contemporary African Kitchen\u003c\/i\u003e presents 120 warm and delicious dishes, each beautifully photographed and brought to life through historical notes, personal anecdotes, and serving suggestions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHome cooks will discover a bounty of diverse, delicious dishes ranging from beloved classics to newer creations, all rooted in a shared language of ingredients, spices, and cooking traditions. Learn to make Northern Africa's famed couscous and grilled meats; Eastern Africa's aromatic curries; Central Africa's Peanut Sauce Stew and Cocoyam Dumplings; Southern Africa's fresh seafood and street food; and Western Africa's renowned Chicken Yassa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith text contributions from experts including Pierre Thiam, Selassie Atadika, Anto Cocagne, Coco Reinarhz, and Michael Adé Elégbèdé, the essay and recipe contributors to this ground-breaking survey are at the heart of the food movement of Africa, making it an essential addition to every cook and food lover's library.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInviting, instructive, accessible, and exciting, \u003ci\u003eThe Contemporary African Kitchen\u003c\/i\u003e brings the conversation about Africa's cuisine into homes around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChefs and countries featured: \u003c\/b\u003eZein Abdallah (Uganda); Agatha Achindu (Cameroon); Eric Adjepong (Ghana); Ikenna Akwuebue Bobmanuel (Nigeria); Clara Kapelembe Bwali (Zambia); Akram Cherif (Tunisia); Agness Colley (Togo); Moustafa Elrefaey (Egypt); Arnaud Gwaga (Burundi); Mohamed Kamal (Egypt); Kudakwashe Makoni (Zimbabwe); Dieuveil Malonga (Republic of Congo); O'miel Moundounga (Gabon); Mwaka Mwiimbu (Zambia); Joseph Odoom (Ghana); Forster Oben Oru (Cameroon); Thabo Phake (South Africa); Mostafa Seif (Egypt); Mogau Seshoene (South Africa); Sifo Sinoyolo (South Africa); Mame Sow (Senegal); Sophia Teshome (Ethiopia); Pierre Thiam (Senegal); Roze Traore (Côte d'Ivoire); Matse Uwatse (Nigeria); Alfonso Videira (Angola); Nana Araba Wilmot (Ghana); Rubia Zablon (Kenya).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/span\u003e 01\/17\/2025 pg. 1 (EAN 9781838668457, Hardcover) - *Starred Review\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Smalls, Alexander\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Phaidon Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePub Date:\u003c\/b\u003e 2024-10-15\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC:\u003c\/b\u003e Cooking|Regional \u0026amp; Cultural|African|Cooking|Courses \u0026amp; Dishes|General\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSubjects:\u003c\/b\u003e Cooking, African|Cookbooks\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 3.2 lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781838668457\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eASIN:\u003c\/b\u003e -\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSKU:\u003c\/b\u003e SP-9781838668457\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Phaidon Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51154281988374,"sku":"SP-9781838668457","price":62.44,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0857\/9910\/8886\/files\/9781838668457_spiral.png?v=1774940433","url":"https:\/\/lusper.myshopify.com\/products\/the-contemporary-african-kitchen-home-cooking-recipes-from-the-leading-chefs-of-africa","provider":"Lusperbooks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}