Beyond Soul Food

Do you love soul food? Executive Chef Richard Petty has drawn together a selection of his mouth-watering recipes. In one great collection, he has added a modern flavor to a wide range of classic soul food favorites. After graduating from the California Culinary Academy, Petty worked for Bradley Ogden and Wolfgang Puck. He has created dishes in some of the most prestigious restaurants on the West Coast. Each dish in Beyond Soul Food has a unique twist. Petty's shrimp hushpuppies on skewers are perfect hors d'oeuvre for a cocktail party or a starter to compliment his lobster on spoonbread. His sides and tidbits recommendations include tasty dishes to set your soul singing like creamy yellow grits, garlic mashed potatoes and fried okra fit to go along with his barbecue roasted yard bird or gravy smothered pork chops. Add some potato bread or buttermilk biscuits to complete the meal.