"Delicious and inventive recipes that remix the traditional flavors and classic dishes of Southern food and celebrate African-American culinary contributions to tables around the world--from the host of CLEO TV's New Soul Kitchen" After growing up in Mississippi, Jernard Wells brought the familiar dishes and bold flavors of the South along on his culinary journey to chef, restaurateur, and TV host. These recipes are delicious and inventive recipes that remix the traditional flavors and classic dishes of Southern food and celebrate African-American culinary contributions to tables around the world. With Southern Enlivened, Jernard proceeds with his excursion - backtracking the means of ages of African American cooks whose manifestations added to worldwide kitchen tables since subjugation. Jernard elevates Southern cuisine to a whole new level while still paying tribute to its origins, as Southern cuisine generally defines American cuisine. Jernard additionally acquires flavors from the Caribbean, Latin America, Asia, and Europe, consistently with his particular Southern style.