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Melba's American Comfort Cookbook

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From the kitchen of Harlem’s own Melba Wilson, this cookbook brings 100 soul-warming recipes straight to your table.

She’s served everyone from locals to legends at her namesake restaurant, Melba’s, where the fried chicken and eggnog waffles speak for themselves. Now, she’s sharing the recipes—and the stories—that shaped her, from Sylvia’s to her own packed dining room in Central Harlem.

What’s inside:

  • 100 recipes, from sweet potato pie to BBQ turkey meatloaf

  • Full-color photos

  • Personal stories + kitchen wisdom

  • Real-deal comfort food with Harlem roots

Gift it to the home chef, the transplant missing Sunday dinners, or yourself

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