Hey Glow Girls, chances are you are either cooking or eating your way through the holidays and either way, it’s always nice to have a recipe handy, especially if the recipe is handed down by a famous cook like Chrissy Teigen‘s mom, Pepper, Netflix sensation Jessica B. Harris, or TV Chef Carla Hall, who are featured below. Whether you’re hosting a festive dinner or making dessert, the 10 cookbooks below offer recipes, stories, and flavors to make your celebrations unforgettable.
A Kwanzaa Keepsake and Cookbook by Jessica B. Harris. From the award-winning author of book and Netflix series High on the Hog comes a new and updated edition of A Kwanzaa Keepsake. Released in December of 2024, just in time for the holidays, this cookbook is yet another important exploration of African-American culture through food.
Carla Hall’s Soul Food: Everyday and Celebration by Carla Hall & Genevieve Ko. Those dabbling in recreating the soul food that grandma used to cook during the holidays, Hall’s accessible recipes make soulful cooking approachable and delicious. Expect hearty, healthful, festive dishes everyone will love.
Jubilee: Recipes from Two Centuries of African American Cooking by Toni Tipton-Martin. This award-winning book is a treasure trove of recipes that honor the culinary contributions of African Americans. From decadent holiday feasts to heartwarming comfort food, Tipton-Martin brings history and flavor to your table.
The Pepper Thai Cookbook: Family Recipes from Everyone’s Favorite Thai Mom by Pepper Teigen, aka Chrissy Teigen’s mother. Teigen’s delightful recipes bring the rich, aromatic flavors of Thai cuisine to your holiday gatherings. Her family-style approach makes it easy to share these dishes with loved ones.
In Bibi’s Kitchen: The Recipes and Stories of Grandmothers from the Eight African Countries that Touch the Indian Ocean by Hawa Hassan with Julia Turshen. This cookbook is a beautiful celebration of East African cuisine, featuring recipes shared by grandmothers. Perfect for adding global flavors to your holiday table.
Black Girl Baking: Wholesome Recipes Inspired by a Soulful Upbringing by Jerrelle Guy For the dessert enthusiasts, this book offers stunning baked goods infused with soul and creativity. Guy’s unique twists on classics like brownies and pies will elevate your holiday baking game.
Season: Big Flavors, Beautiful Food by Nik Sharma. Nik Sharma’s innovative cookbook blends global spices and seasonal ingredients. The bold flavors and stunning photography make it an excellent choice for holiday entertaining.
My Mexico City Kitchen: Recipes and Convictions by Gabriela Cámara. For a holiday menu with a Mexican twist, turn to Gabriela Cámara’s vibrant recipes. From tamales to festive desserts, this book offers dishes that bring warmth and cheer to any celebration.
The Korean Vegan Cookbook by Joanne Lee Molinaro Bring a plant-based twist to your holiday spread with Molinaro’s vibrant, deeply personal recipes. From hearty stews to flavorful sides, these dishes are perfect for vegans and non-vegans alike.
Sweet Potato Soul: 100 Easy Vegan Recipes for the Southern Flavors of Smoke, Sugar, Spice, and Soul by Jenne Claiborne. Claiborne’s recipes celebrate Southern comfort food with a vegan twist. Packed with bold flavors and holiday-friendly dishes, it’s a must-have for anyone looking to blend tradition with innovation.
Celebrate with Flavor and… Heart
These cookbooks do more than provide recipes—they tell stories, celebrate culture, and honor culinary traditions from around the world. Whether you’re a seasoned chef or a holiday cooking newbie, these books by talented women of color will inspire you to create meals that are as meaningful as they are delicious. Click on the links above to support these author and Glow Stream TV—each book that you buy from the links above will support future content creation on this website!
Thanks for indulging us and happy cook-booking!
