The Ebony Cookbook: A Date with a Dish

by Freda DeKnight

The first "A Date With a Dish" appeared in 1948; it reappeared as "The Ebony Cookbook" in 1962, and has stood the test of time. Freda DeKnight's selection from the thousands of American Negro recipes in her collection is unique. It preserves many dishes that might otherwise be lost to a TV-dinner generation. It provides a guide and reference for everyone, from novice cook to discriminating gourmet, who loves good food. The uses of herbs, spices and wines, a 'Guide for the Housewife' (which really tells how to cook), and a section of complete menus supplement the organized presentation of recipes for everything from appetizers to dessert.

Genres: Cookbooks, Nonfiction, Food

394 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1973

Reviews

[Kiron · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received this Christmas 2006. My mom said that every black woman should have this cookbook in their kitchen. It was my right-of-passage into womanhood, so that is why I cherish it. It also has one of the best pancake recipes that I have tasted. I had been searching for a good one for three years.

[Lynda · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book took me back to meals that my mom, aunts and grandmothers prepared.

[Dray · Rating 4 out of 5]

Delightful cookbook with some real gems.