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Cookbooks for every table

Explore recipes, food traditions, and kitchen stories spanning African Diaspora cooking, Southern classics, plant-based meals, family dishes, desserts, and cuisines from around the world.

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Afro-Vegan

Bryant Terry · Hardcover · Ten Speed Press

ISBN: 9781607745310

A creative plant-based collection drawing together African, Caribbean, and Southern ingredients and food traditions.

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The Inspired Vegan

Bryant Terry · Paperback · Da Capo Lifelong Books

ISBN: 9780738213750

Seasonal ingredients, imaginative recipes, and complete menus designed for celebratory everyday meals.

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Vegan Soul Kitchen

Bryant Terry · Paperback · Da Capo Lifelong Books

ISBN: 9780738212289

A plant-based exploration of Southern, African American, and Afro-Caribbean flavors for home cooks.

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The Red Rooster Cookbook

Marcus Samuelsson · Hardcover · Rux Martin

ISBN: 9780544639775

Recipes and food stories connect Southern comfort cooking, multicultural influences, and Harlem community life.

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Ziggy Marley and Family Cookbook

Ziggy Marley · Hardcover · Akashic Books

ISBN: 9781617754838

Family-focused meals made with whole ingredients and shaped by the flavors and food memories of the author's youth.

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Soul Food Advisor

Cassandra Harrell · Hardcover · LSU Press

ISBN: 9780807163764

Recipes, practical guidance, and family memories introduce home cooks to traditional Southern techniques.

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Nadiya's Kitchen

Nadiya Hussain · Hardcover · Penguin UK

ISBN: 9780718184513

More than 100 approachable family recipes organized around meals, snacks, shared dishes, baking, and desserts.

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Homestyle Vegan

Amber St. Peter · Paperback · Page Street Publishing

ISBN: 9781624142833

Accessible plant-based versions of familiar home-cooking favorites, intended for practical everyday use.

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The Seasoned Life

Ayesha Curry · Hardcover · Little, Brown and Company

ISBN: 9780316316330

A family-centered collection focused on enjoyable home meals and the everyday pleasure of sharing food.

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Melba's American Comfort

Melba Wilson · Hardcover · Atria Books

ISBN: 9781476795287

One hundred home-style recipes offer the author's approach to familiar American comfort dishes.

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My Life on a Plate

Kelis · Hardcover · Kyle Books

ISBN: 9781909487307

A personal recipe collection shaped by culture, travel, and food experiences from around the world.

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Desserts LaBelle

Patti LaBelle · Hardcover · Grand Central Life & Style

ISBN: 9781455543403

A dessert collection pairing favorite recipes with reflections on baking and kitchen memories.

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Bangkok

Leela Punyaratabandhu · Hardcover · Ten Speed Press

ISBN: 9780399578311

Recipes and cultural context create a personal culinary portrait of Thailand's capital.

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Food, Health, and Happiness

Oprah Winfrey · Hardcover · Flatiron Books

ISBN: 9781250126535

A collection of meals framed around balance, enjoyment, and a more comfortable relationship with everyday cooking.

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What's included

A shelf with range

  • Plant-based cooking rooted in African Diaspora traditions
  • Southern, Creole, and American comfort-food collections
  • Family meals, baking, desserts, and everyday recipes
  • Food writing connected to place, travel, and memory
  • ISBN and edition information for accurate inquiries

About this site

Thoughtful cookbook discovery

Esewonbook organizes cookbook records so readers can compare subjects, formats, and approaches before choosing a title. This page is a collection guide rather than a live inventory.

For current availability, email the title and ISBN to info@esewonbook.com-html.com.

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From recipe idea to book

Use the collection themes and edition details to identify the cookbook that fits your kitchen.

Choose a theme

Start with plant-based food, Southern cooking, family meals, desserts, or global cuisines.

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Confirm the edition

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Cookbook help

Frequently asked questions

Are all of these cookbooks currently available?

No live inventory is implied. Availability changes, so contact Esewonbook with the title and ISBN before relying on an older status.

Why are prices not shown?

Older listed prices may no longer be accurate. Current edition, availability, and price information should be confirmed through an inquiry.

Does this collection include plant-based cooking?

Yes. Several books focus on vegan and plant-based meals, including work rooted in African, Caribbean, Southern, and everyday home-cooking traditions.

Can I search for more books by an author?

Yes. Select an author's linked name or use the search field with the author, title, keyword, or ISBN.

What should I include in an availability request?

Send the complete title, author, format, and ISBN. The ISBN is especially useful for distinguishing editions.

Are hard-to-find and special-order titles guaranteed?

No. Those labels indicate that extra checking may be needed; they do not guarantee that a copy can currently be obtained.