Nashville Eats - by Jennifer Justus (Hardcover)

About the Book

In Nashville Eats, more than 125 mouthwatering recipes reveal why foodies are headed South for Nashville's hot chicken, buttermilk biscuits, pulled pork sandwiches, cornmeal-crusted catfish, chow chow, fried green tomatoes and chess pie. Author Jennifer Justus whips up the classics--such as pimento cheese and fried chicken, but also includes dishes with a twist on traditional Southern fare--such as the Curried Black Chickpeas or the Catfish Tacos. And alongside the recipes, Jennifer shares her stories of Nashville--the people, music, history and food that make it so special.

Book Synopsis

Nashville Eats is a soulful celebration of Southern cooking straight from the heart of Music City. With over 100 irresistible recipes, Southern food expert Jennifer Justus invites readers into the kitchens, diners, and backyard barbecues that define Nashville's vibrant culinary scene.

From fiery hot chicken and mile-high buttermilk biscuits to pulled pork sandwiches, fried green tomatoes, and chess pie, this cookbook captures the bold flavors and rich traditions that make Nashville a food lover's destination.

Alongside the classics, Justus offers fresh takes on Southern staples--like Curried Black Chickpeas and Catfish Tacos--that reflect the city's evolving tastes.

Featuring stunning photography by Andrea Behrends and personal stories that highlight Nashville's music, people, and culture, Nashville Eats is more than a cookbook--it's a flavorful journey through a city that's as passionate about its food as it is about its sound.

Whether you're a lifelong Southerner or a curious cook looking to spice up your repertoire, this book delivers the comfort, creativity, and community of Nashville's kitchens to your own.

Other delicious recipes include:

• Sawmill Sausage Gravy
• Jalapeño Cornbread
• The Coolest Coleslaw
• Hot Chicken Salad Sandwiches
• The Nashville Burger
• Cherry Hand Pies
• and many more!

Review Quotes

"Nashville Eats perfectly captures the spirit of Music City. It's an incredible collection of recipes that makes you want to spend as much time as possible in Nashville."--Sean Brock, chef and author of Heritage

"A love letter to the working class cooking of Nashville, a crack at codifying the foodways of middle Tennessee, an homage to fabled locals like hot chicken queen Andre Prince Jeffries, a roster of recipes that includes a Kitty Wells-inspired orange and coconut cake: Nashville Eats by Jennifer Justus is a well-honed cultural passkey to one of America's great culinary cities."--John T. Edge, coeditor, Southern Foodways Alliance Community Cookbook

"I wouldn't dream of going out to eat in Nashville without consulting Jennifer Justus first. The lady knows from tasty and I know I won't waste a single bite on her watch. Problem is, I don't get down there nearly as often as I'd like, so Nashville Eats is a blessing. In it, she's bringing home the flavor of the city she loves, and the stories behind the recipes are just as satisfying as the dishes they produce."--Kat Kinsman, editor in chief of "Tasting Table"

"Learn how to make Music City's famous hot chicken at home, along with regional dishes like buttermilk biscuits, pulled pork sandwiches, fried green tomatoes and chess pie. Alongside 100 Nashville recipes, author Jennifer Justus shares her personal stories of the city--the people, music, history and food that make the city so special."--Food Republic

About the Author

Jennifer Justus, the former culture reporter at the Tennessean and author of The Food Lovers' Guide to Nashville, is an expert on Southern food. Her work has appeared in Southern Living, Cornbread Nation: The Best of Southern Food Writing, Imbibe, and more. Justus blogs at a nasty bite, an expression her grandmother used to describe a simple meal.