Sweet Soulful Baking: Recipes Inspired by Southern Roots

Irresistible Recipes Filled with The Heart & Soul of the South

Discover an exciting collection of delightful desserts inspired by Southern baking traditions. Monique McLeod-Polanco's recipes are brimming with soulful flair and rich flavors while prioritizing simplicity for the home cook. Drawing inspiration from her family's celebrations and holiday meals, these 60 scrumptious recipes will conjure all the nostalgic flavors from your youth yet dazzle the modern palate.

Fall in love with Monique's fresh approach to the classics, including an outstanding Orange, Bourbon & Pecan Pie and a drool-worthy Coconut Cake with Lime Curd that will impress your family and friends. Recapture the magic of your grandmother's kitchen in summertime with One-Layer Strawberry Basil Shortcake, or elevate tradi- tional holiday bakes with Browned Butter Sweet Potato Pie that will be the star of your Thanksgiving table.

So, grab your whisk and take a trip down South, where the secret ingredient is always love--and a bit of sugar! These showstopping desserts invite you to turn the simple, joyful act of baking into a cause for celebration.

Author: Monique Polanco
Publisher: Page Street Publishing
Published: 09/05/2023
Pages: 168
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 8.90h x 7.70w x 0.50d
ISBN13: 9781645679226
ISBN10: 1645679225
BISAC Categories:
- Cooking | Methods | Baking
- Cooking | Courses & Dishes | Desserts
- Cooking | Regional & Ethnic | American | Southern States

About the Author
Evident in her recipes, Monique Polanco is a New York girl with family roots in the South. She grew up baking with her mother and grandmother--inheriting decades of traditional Southern desserts--and started her baking blog Peaches 2 Peaches in 2018. Monique has appeared as a guest judge on The Chew and runs a successful food photography company. She lives in Rockland County, New York.