The best cookbooks are more than just a collection of recipes — they're also cultural objects, telling the stories of the people who originated those recipes. At the link in our bio, Latifah Miles (@cardieanne) writes about the cookbook that connects her to her Black cultural heritage: "So far, I’ve made about ten recipes, including baked macaroni and cheese (which came out delicious) and the saucy, succulent Louisiana barbecued shrimp from the cover that originally caught my interest. A quality recipe, in my amateur opinion, should be easy to follow and comprehensive — and all of the Jubilee recipes I’ve tried have met that criteria."