Fix Me a Plate: Traditional and New School Soul Food Recipes from Scotty Scott of Cook Eat Drank

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Prepare to fall in love with the wholesome beauty of soul food, with Scotty Scott's approachable and unique take on the cuisine's key dishes. Each flavor has a story, and every recipe in this book is infused with a family anecdote that highlights its significance to Scotty's life. Raised in Detroit but with cooking roots firmly planted in Georgia, Scotty now shares new takes on family classics, like his mother's "Mac and Quiche" or his grandma's 100-year-old sweet potato pie (officially the World's Best). From outstanding appetizers to tempting desserts, Fix Me a Plate will have readers of all levels creating crowd-pleasing dishes and their own unforgettable memories. Families everywhere can kickstart their mornings with indulgent eats like Buttermilk Drop Biscuits with Sausage Cream Gravy or the uniquely delicious Catfish and Gritz; with dinner options like Southern Fried Cornish Hens, Salmon Croquettes and a Black Garlic Skillet T-Bone, every get-together is sure to be legendary. Readers can also take a ride on the sweet side if they so choose with treats like Peachy Keen Cobbler and Buttermilk Lemon Pound Cake that'll round off any meal-or be a meal all by themselves! Fix Me a Plate captures the very essence of comfort, family and hearty goodness; in no time at all, readers will be recreating these elevated classics and spreading tasty goodness of their own. This book contains 60 recipes and 60 photos.

Scotty Scott is a personal chef and creator of the blog Cook, Drank, Eat. Growing up in a family of home cooks inspired his lifelong love of food, and his dedication to blending family and tradition with cooking. His work has been profiled in Fort Worth, 360 West Magazine, Delish and the Strive Podcast. Originally from Detroit, but with family roots in Savannah, Georgia, Scotty now lives in Fort Worth, Texas.

"I've had the pleasure of hiring Scotty on numerous occasions, from friends and family brunches to cooking for the entire crew on the 'Sweeter' video. His food provides the southern feel we need most and he delivers amazing flavor with each dish he prepares! I'm excited for my guy and his new cookbook!" --Leon Bridges, Grammy awardwinning singer and songwriter "Whether you're a first-time fryer or a well-seasoned chef, you are going to love this book. Its eyecatching recipes will turn your kitchen into a place of worship." --Ryan Hinkson, creator of EatFamous "Fix Me a Plate is filled with mouthwatering and easy to make comfort food recipes that satisfy and warm the soul! With Scotty's incredible flavors and excitement in every single dish, there's something to enjoy for every meal of the day." --Alex Snodgrass, New York Times bestselling author of The Defined Dish "Anyone can learn to cook, but pouring his true life's passion into every dish places Scotty in a class of his own. This book is proof of how much he loves to not only cook, but nurture our souls." --Jonathan Morris, host of Self Employed on Magnolia Network