The Black Family Reunion Cookbook : Recipes and Food Memories

by National Council of Negro Women

The Black Family Reunion Celebrations, organized by The National Council of Negro Women and held in seven cities across America every summer, celebrate and preserve the values, traditions and strengths of the African-American family. Inspired by these festivals, THE BLACK FAMILY REUNION COOKBOOK contains more than 250 recipes from home kitchens across America, seasoned with warm memories and "homemade love”. Including personal reminiscences from celebrities such as Natalie Cole, Wilma Rudolph, Patti LaBelle and Spelman College President Johnetta Cole, this unique collection reflects the local, national and international heritage of the Black community. It offers dishes for every occasion and every taste, from African-inspired Mustard Greens with Peanut Sauce to down-home Family Famous Chicken and Dumplings, from a traditional gumbo to sophisticated Sweet Potato Smoked Turkey Bisque, and in honor of the council’s founder, Mary McLeod Bethune, her own recipe for her celebrated Sweet Potato Pie.

Genres: Cookbooks, Food, Nonfiction, Cooking, Classics

Hardcover

First published January 1, 1991

Reviews

[Honest Mabel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic approachable recipes. Some are totally different and really old school I am pumped

[Kathy · Rating 5 out of 5]

What an amazing cookbook! Not only does this cookbook have several wonderful recipes which I have made but I love the stories! It is amazing to me to be able to make recipes from so many recipes from prominent African Americans from Mary McLeod Bethune, the Mother of the Jackson 5, The Honerable Maxine Waters, Joyce B. Dinkins, and so many more. Thank you National Council of Negro Woman for publishing this wonderful book!

[RLP · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a cookbook that has a history as it was a vehicle to raise money and has many recipes that were contributed by historical black people. The recipes are surprisingly good, but very rich with butter and sugar. I did find they modified easily and still held up well. I love the chile recipe and the sweet potato pie (I did cut the sugar). I actually bought copies for some friends.

[Jeanne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great recipes that are lost in society today!