Tastemaker: Cooking with Spice, Style & Soul

Enjoy this delicious collection of 80+ elevated yet accessible recipes to upgrade your next gathering. Celebrity stylist and creator of DinnerPlus, Scot Louie, shares his fresh take on fusing classic soul food with Jamaican cuisine for truly unforgettable meals.

"The book is all-encompassing, showing off his talents, creating everything from Garlic & Lemon Pepper Lamb Chops, Honey Butter Cornbread Waffles, Blueberry Compote Crunch Cake, and Bougie Chopped Cheese Sliders. He even tries his hands as a mixologist with the Sorrel Margarita. Louie proudly puts on for home culinarians, not trained in traditional schools but in kitchens ’round the world." -Essence Magazine

"His cookbook venture showcases his ability to marry his fashion sensibilities with his love for food and culture." -Home & Texture

Elevate your everyday dishes with this collection of soul-filling recipes from celebrity stylist and creator of DinnerPlus, Scot Louie. Whether you are planning a chic dinner party with your friends, a cozy dinner for two, or a delightful family brunch, Tastemaker is guaranteed to have the perfect dish for every occasion.

Scot Louie fuses his Jamaican roots with traditional soul food cooking to offer a stunning journey for your tastebuds. Follow along as these pages inspire you to enjoy the process of cooking, with reminders to pour your favorite drink, turn on your favorite song, and transform cooking from a daunting task to an enjoyable experience. Tastemaker will help you find your own style and confidence in the kitchen with exciting dishes that make you proud of your final product, leaving you eager to savor each bite and feed every corner of your soul.

Taste and flavor are abundant in dishes like Honey Butter Cornbread Waffles, Creamy Cajun Chicken, Sweet Suasage Smash Burger, Salted Caramel Pretzel Blondies, and so many more. There is also a section dedicated to creating the viral, delectable Soul Bowl that is sure to leave you saying, oh wow. Elevated, flavorful, and lavish meals are now right at your fingertips on each page of Tastemaker: Cooking with Spice, Style & Soul.

COOK WITH SCOT LOUIE: Oh Wow! Each recipe comes directly from the tastemaker himself. Follow along with the viral influencer to create and enjoy post-worthy meals in your own home.

80+ FLAVOR-FILLED RECIPES: Over 80 recipes with various exciting tastes and flavors to ensure no more boring meals. Cook your way through the book and find your favorites, from exquisite breakfast, lunch, and dinner recipes to scrumptious desserts and refreshing cocktails!

TASTEMAKER TIPS: Follow exclusive Tastemaker tips throughout the book. These tips are Scot’s extra insight on preparing to entertain guests, seasoning your dishes to perfection, repurposing leftovers, and more.

THE PERFECT GIFT: With its hardbound cover and vibrant full-page photography, Tastemaker is the perfect gift for the foodies in your life. A chic cookbook to display in your kitchen when it’s not in use.

168 pages. Hardcover.

About the Author: Scot Louie is a celebrity stylist and food influencer. Coming from a large Jamaican American family that adores food, cooking and exploring flavors has always been a part of who he is. Scot began his virtual food board, DinnerPlus, in 2018 and the popularity of that platform across social media led to the launch of his successful DinnerPlus spice line. His influence has made a lasting mark in both the food and fashion industries. Scot has been featured in Essence Magazine, PopSugar, and thelifestylenyc. He was recently a main cast member on the VH1 reality television series "The Impact: New York". He is a bicoastal resident of New York City and Los Angeles. Tastemaker is Scot’s premiere cookbook.