I Heart Soul Food

A USA Today “Essential Cookbook by Black Chefs and Authors” Presenting over 100 mouth-watering recipes for Southern soul food favorites that’ll be the hit of any Sunday supper—from the beloved YouTuber, home cook, and founder of I Heart Recipes.  Learn to cook comfort food the way Mom used to! Here, Rosie Mayes shares all the secrets of southern classics like fried chicken, mashed potatoes, collard greens, and mac and cheese—plus soulful twists like Sweet Potato Biscuits and Fried Ribs. I Heart Soul Food features over 100 recipes, all organized by meal, including 30 fan favorites, 70 never-before-seen recipes, and 90 photographs.   • Stick-to-Your-Ribs Breakfast Favorites: Blueberry Cornbread Waffles and Shrimp; Andouille Sausage and Grits • Main Dishes: Smothered Chicken; Oxtail Stew • Sides: Baked Candied Yams; Soul Food Collard Greens; Sweet Cornbread. • Drinks and Desserts: Peach Cobbler; Pralines; Sweet Iced Tea.   Authentic, mouthwatering, and featuring easy-to-find ingredients, these recipes are like love on a plate—perfect Sunday suppers and celebrations.“Rosie is my go-to when it comes to recipes.”—Angie Thomas, #1 New York Times–bestselling author of The Hate U Give

"In the mood for oxtail stew? Craving blueberry cornbread waffles? Fancy some peach cobbler? Lucky for you, Rosie Mayes has compiled more than 100 recipes of comforting foods like these that you can eat anytime of the day! This cookbook is perfect for people who love mouthwatering side dishes and desserts."—USA Today “Rosie is my go-to when it comes to recipes.” —Angie Thomas, #1 New York Times-bestselling author of The Hate U Give and On the Come Up“This book is almost like having her over to cook for you and the entire family.” —Daymon "Daym Drops" Patterson, food critic and YouTuber

ROSIE MAYES is the creator of the blog and social media channels I Heart Recipes (IHeartRecipes.com). She learned to cook from her Louisiana-born family. Ten years ago, she started her YouTube channel when she was working 12-hour days as a certified nursing assistant, but her platform grew quickly, and five years ago she quit her day job to devote herself to I Heart Recipes.