Author: Alexander Smalls, Veronica Chambers
Iconic chef and world-renowned opera singer Alexander Smalls marries two of his greatest passions--food and music--in Meals, Music, and Muses. More than just a cookbook, Smalls takes readers on a delicious journey through the South to examine the food that has shaped the region. Each chapter is named for a type of music to help readers understand the spirit that animates these recipes.
Filled with classic Southern recipes and twists on old favorites, this cookbook includes starters such as Hoppin' John Cakes with Sweet Pepper Remoulade and Carolina Bourbon Barbecue Shrimp and Okra Skewers, and main dishes like Roast Quail in Bourbon Cream Sauce and Prime Rib Roast with Crawfish Onion Gravy.
Complete with anecdotes of Smalls's childhood in the Low Country and examinations of Southern musical tradition,
Meals, Music, and Muses is a heritage cookbook in the tradition of Edna Lewis's
A Taste of Country Cooking.About the Author
Alexander Smalls is an iconic figure in American cooking. He is the former chef-owner of Café Beulah, the Cecil (named the best new restaurant in America by Esquire magazine in 2014), and three other NYC restaurants. He co-authored with JJ Johnson and Veronica Chambers Between Harlem and Heaven, the 2019 James Beard award winner for Best American Cookbook. Smalls is a world-renowned opera singer and the winner of a Grammy and a Tony Award.
Veronica Chambers is the bestselling co-author of
32 Yolks by Eric Ripert and
Yes, Chef by Marcus Samuelsson and the critically acclaimed author of
Mama's Girl,
The Meaning of Michelle, and
Queen Bey.
