The Twisted Soul Cookbook by Deborah Vantrece

Bringing people together in the spirit of fellowship has always been at the heart of soul food, and the menu at Twisted Soul reflects this philosophy.” But what I have learned traveling the world is that the things we eat and share are the things that bring us together. “A lot of people associate soul food with the rural south, and that’s definitely where its roots are. 'Every culture has its own version of soul food,' explains Chef VanTrece. Her childhood and her international travel have had the most significant influence on her career and has helped her define her unique vision of modern global soul food. The intersection of food and culture is at the heart of VanTrece’s cuisine, which features creative modern interpretations and global influences on traditional southern soul food. Her travels had a profound influence on her culinary style, which she describes as modern global soul food. Prior to embarking on her culinary career more than 20 years ago, VanTrece was a flight attendant for American Airlines, where her travels took her to destinations throughout Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia. In March 2021, Chef VanTrece will add published author to her list of accolades with the release of The Twisted Soul Cookbook: Modern Soul with Global Flavors (Rizzoli).Ĭhef VanTrece has been featured in The New York Times, Bon Appetit, Food & Wine, NPR, Food Network, HuffPost, and Buzzfeed, among others. VanTrece is an able teacher and storyteller, guiding the reader through techniques both simple and sophisticated.Chef Deborah VanTrece doubles as one of Atlanta’s hottest chef personalities, creative director and owner of Twisted Soul Cookhouse & Pours in West Midtown Atlanta and The Catering Company by VanTrece. Across bountiful chapters studded with vibrant photography, The Twisted Soul Cookbook offers almost 100 fresh salads and side dishes, generous main courses, exciting seafood, rich desserts, and brilliant pantry staples to enhance everyday cooking, including dressings, relishes, and sauces.

In VanTrece s hands, familiar components become dramatic and dynamic dishes, and classic recipes reveal surprising twists. In her first cookbook, the Twisted Soul chef makes clear that soul cooking has always been as seasonally driven as la cucina povera, as versatile as California cuisine, and as impressive as French technique. Deborah VanTrece s Kansas City roots, wide travel, and celebrated career in Atlanta have gifted her with a uniquely rich way with food keeping soulful recipes fresh and fun while honouring cultures, ingredients, and tradition.

The Twisted Soul Cookbook by Deborah Vantrece