Sugar & Spice - by Remi Idowu (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

Sugar & Spice is Remi Idowu's vibrant debut cookbook, serving up bold, crave-worthy recipes inspired by her Ghanaian-Nigerian roots and comfort classics--perfect for spicing up weeknights with minimal effort and maximum joy.

In her debut cookbook, Remi Idowu (@foodbyremi) delivers flavor-packed sweet and savory recipes to refresh your dull dinner cycle. Level up the dishes you crave with simple tricks and hero ingredients for maximum joy and minimum effort.

Get cooking with: CLASSICS WITH A TWIST for irresistible go-to dinners, REMI'S CHILDHOOD COMFORTS for her best Ghanaian and Nigerian flavors, FRIDAY NIGHT CRAVINGS for takeout dishes you actually want to eat, A LITTLE SOMETHING SWEET for simple small-batch delights and DESSERTS TO IMPRESS for reliable crowd-pleasers.

Sugar & Spice is packed with recipes that you will make again and again, with easy-to-follow methods and simple hacks:

Italian Sausage Lasagna

Gochujang Chicken Kyiv

Mom's Best Jollof Rice

Mango Habanero Chicken Wings

Brown Butter Banana Bread

Cookies and Cream Brownies

Almond Croissant Cookies

and more!

Review Quotes

"Sugar & Spice is a great pick for those looking to treat themselves with both dinner and dessert all in one book. Remi has developed the recipes with the home cook in mind at every step. There is a wonderful variety of meat-based meals alongside vegetarian and even vegan options. Some are perfect for weeknight or quick solo meals/desserts, while others are meant for larger gatherings or entertaining."--Tara's Multicultural Table

"Remi Idowu's hearty cookbook Sugar & Spice rejoices in comfort foods that brim with fusion flavors. Idowu draws from her Ghanaian-Nigerian heritage and her life in England to feature tried-and-true family staples and creative riffs on takeout favorites ... The photographs of Idowu's family dining together underscore the book's personal nature, with some recipes marked as relatives' favorites. The book's baked goods are a highlight. Helpful tips about oven temperatures, measuring with a food scale, and choosing pan sizes guide home bakers toward better results. The book's eclectic approach to cooking vehicles, from using an air fryer for donuts to microwaving a single-serving mug cake, is widening too. Themed around warm dishes and decadent treats, Sugar & Spice is a robust cookbook for cold-weather days and potlucks."--Foreword Reviews

"Idowu brings readers sweet and savory classics inspired by Ghanaian and Nigerian flavors, offering recipes for dinner, dessert, and everything in between ... Readers who enjoy the depth of flavor brown butter provides will not be disappointed: brown butter is the star of this show, used in most of the recipes, making them truly flavor packed. No foodie reader should miss this downright indulgent treat of a book from Idowu."--Booklist

About the Author

Remi Idowu launched @FoodbyRemi in 2021, sharing sweet and savory recipes that now reach over a million followers across Instagram and TikTok. Known for her bubbly personality and love of cookies, Remi simplifies comfort food, making delicious and easy recipes for leveled-up dinners and desserts. Her food has been featured in The Guardian Feast and she has partnered with Feedfeed, as well as major supermarket chains.