The New York Times bestselling author of The Way Home returns with over 100 fabulous recipes—delicious updates of her favorite childhood meals.
From Kardea Brown: Growing up in a household with a single parent taught me how to make use of things we already had. She made gourmet meals with simple kitchen staples. I invite readers to do the same with my twist on Old School Classic recipes.
Kardea Brown is back with this practical and flavorful cookbook everyone needs. Offering crowd and palate pleasing dishes from morning to noon, and night.
SAMPLES
Breakfast
Break the fast with Geechee Egg Rice, Sausage and Grits and On the Run Breakfast Sandwiches.
Lunch
Dig intoTurkey Burgers, Tuna Melts, and Ramen Chicken Noddle Soup.
Dinner
Welcome friends and family home with filling, mouthwatering dishes like Grilled “Poke” Chops, Chicken Mafe and “The Poor Man’s Meal”.
Desserts
Sweeten meals with delights such as Ma’s goodie bars, Warm Sticky Apple Pudding and Lemon Snowball Cookies.
Filled with inviting and tasty food that won’t break the bank, illustrated with over 100 color photos, Make Do with What You Have allows you to enjoy great meals every day.
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ASIN : B0DTKDYTW8
Publisher : Amistad
Accessibility : Learn more
Publication date : November 11, 2025
Language : English
File size : 172.7 MB
Screen Reader : Supported
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
X-Ray : Enabled
Word Wise : Enabled
Print length : 271 pages
ISBN-13 : 978-0063425583
Page Flip : Enabled
Best Sellers Rank: #114,275 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store) #4 in American Soul Food Cooking #7 in Soul Food Cooking, Food & Wine #14 in Southern U.S. Cooking, Food & Wine
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