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Rufus Estes

Rufus Estes (c. 1857–1939) was an American chef and author born into slavery in Tennessee who later became a celebrated chef for the Pullman Company, serving industry magnates and U.S. presidents. He published the cookbook Good Things to Eat in 1911, which is recognized as one of the first cookbooks written by an African American.

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Cookbooks Non-fiction
Good Things to Eat as Suggested by Rufus A Collection of Practical Recipes for Preparing Meats, Game, Fowl, Fish, Puddings, Pastries, Etc.
Good Things to Eat as Suggested by Rufus A Collection of Practical Recipes for Preparing Meats, Game, Fowl, Fish, Puddings, Pastries, Etc.
2011
 Rufus Estes' Good Things to Eat: The First Cookbook by an African-American Chef (Dover Cookbooks)
Rufus Estes' Good Things to Eat: The First Cookbook by an African-American Chef (Dover Cookbooks)
2021
 Good Things to Eat as Suggested
Good Things to Eat as Suggested
2012