Northern Soul: Southern-Inspired Home Cooking from a Northern Kitchen

***"Justin uses his cooking to transcend geography, connect with his family, and share a bit of his history, and our history, with the world. Slow down, give it a read, and get cookin'."*** ―**Guy Fieri, host of *Diners, Drive Ins, and Dives* and *Guy's Ranch Kitchen*** **In 90+ soul-satisfying recipes, Emmy Award-winning *Taste the Culture* host, beloved *Top Chef* star, chef, and restaurateur Justin Sutherland offers his take on easy Southern-inspired home cooking…with a Northern Twist.** Justin owns multiple restaurants in the Twin Cities, though his reputation is national. You may know him from television, where he **won an *Iron Chef* episode**, competed on Season 16 of *Top Chef*, and is one of the chefs featured on *Fast Foodies* and is producer and host of *Taste the Culture*, both airing on TruTV/TBS. In his highly anticipated first cookbook, **Justin shares the inspiration and foundation behind his approach** to his signature Southern cooking, which includes his upbringing in the Northern Midwest and the South, as well as his African-American and Asian heritage. *Northern Soul* features his signature recipes for lunch, brunch, dinner, snacks, late-night meals, and cocktail recipes. Justin shares how you can make **easy, traditional Southern recipes with a Northern flair**, in your own kitchen. From recipes like **Chicken and Waffles** and **Creole Jambalaya** to **Bourbon Pecan Pie with Maple Whip** and **Hot Mac and Cheese**, plus spice blends, sauces, rubs and pickles, you'll learn just how deliciously southern soul and northern heart blend. Praise for *Northern Soul*: "**I am covered in chills reading Justin Sutherland's book. It's mindful, soulful, important, and truly American**-because it is a global story. We are one. We are all connected if we choose to be. With Justin's cookbook, we all come one step closer, and one meal closer, to one another." ―***Rachael Ray, host of "30 Minute Meals" and "The Rachael Ray Show"*** "In Northern Soul, **Justin Sutherland elevates southern comfort dishes in a unique way** that speaks to the power of how food fuels us as individuals, connects to us spiritually, and forges the bonds of community." ―***Marcus Samuelsson, chef and author of The Red Rooster Cookbook*** "This book is **a deep dive into soul food from a clear and fresh perspective, one that feels familiar and approachable, creative and craveable**. Justin Sutherland beautifully demonstrates how food connects us all, but also is an integral part of how we can seamlessly celebrate our individuality together. **I cannot wait to cook my way through this book!**" ―***Brooke Williamson, chef and winner of Food Network's "Tournament of Champions"***