Slave Trade Cookbook: Age-Old Recipes Passed Down Through Generations [A Cookbook] - Paperback

Age-old West African food recipes that has existed from the era of the transatlantic slave trade to the present day.

In this cookbook, multiple award winning cook and historian, Abena Asantewa shares cherished recipes and food stories passed down by her grandparents, recipes that traversed the Atlantic Ocean in the memories of West African ancestors to enrich kitchens around the globe.

As a descendant of those directly involved in the slave trade, my family holds a handful of stories-food stories that have endured through generations of Black history and are now cherished around the globe.

This black cookbook offers detailed recipes for over 70 foods originating from west Africa, Chronicling flavors and traditions that have endured through centuries of cultural exchange.

From the shores of Ghana to the markets of Senegal, each recipe tells a story of resilience, adaptation, and the enduring spirit of West Africa. A perfect fusion of African history, African foods and transformation.

Within the pages of this black people's cookbook, you will discover a treasure trove of traditional dishes from the slave trade era, modern versions of African foods made with modern utensils.

With easy-to-follow instructions and crystal clear photos, "Slave Trade Cookbook" Helps you recreate the flavors of Africa in your very own kitchen. Using ingredients that are available around the world.

Curated with beginners in mind, this cookbook includes "ingredients spread" for most recipes as well as a dedicated page for ingredients, featuring their images and names to ensure easy identification and recognition.