A pan-African introduction to the feast of culinary traditions on the continent, Africana is a must-read for food lovers and at-home anthropologists alike. It’s beautifully produced and just informative enough, and the recipes don’t feature frustratingly long lists of hard-to-find ingredients. From Smoky Jollof to Berbere Chicken Stew – not to mention Candied Peanut Butter Chocolate Cake – this is a book to cook your way through in 2023.