Shaq's Family Style: Championship Recipes for Feeding Family and Friends [A Cookbook] by O'Neal, Shaquille

A celebration of cultural icon Shaquille O'Neal's love of food, family, and fun, with 80 low-stress comfort food recipes for busy families.

"The flavors and recipes in this book are big, bold, and fun just like Shaq Daddy himself! If you love the man, you'll love this book!"--Michael Symon, author of Fix It with Food

Basketball Hall of Famer Shaquille O'Neal loves food. A lot. In fact, fans of Inside the NBA know they'll most likely hear Shaq tell his co-hosts all about what he ate for dinner while they analyze the action in the paint.

Shaq's love of food, eating, and family cooking began in his childhood home, where his mom cooked for him and his three siblings. With his own family, he carries on the commitment to creating family connection and fun through food. In Shaq's Family Style, featuring his inimitable sense of humor, he shares eighty recipes for bringing family together around the table, plus 100 photographs to whet the appetite. From Loaded Potato Waffles to One Pan Baked Southern Mac & Cheese, Sheet Pan BBQ Chicken Thighs with Sweet Potato Bake, and Spicy Jambalaya with Andouille Meatballs, these are meals that busy home cooks can get on the table after the kids' practice or when there's a houseful over to watch a game.

Even novices will be able to cook these recipes with confidence the first time--and on replay. When the plates are cleared, it's time for banana pudding (there's always banana pudding!) or one of Shaq's other family-favorite desserts. It's the Shaq Attaq! . . . in the kitchen.

Author: Shaquille O'Neal
Publisher: Ten Speed Press
Published: 04/05/2022
Pages: 240
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 2.30lbs
Size: 10.10h x 8.10w x 0.90d
ISBN: 9781984860064

Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 03/07/2022

About the Author
Shaquille O'Neal is one of the world's most successful athletes-turned-businesspeople, whose accomplishments on and off the court have translated into his highly sought-after consumer brand. As an entrepreneur, sports analyst, DJ, restaurateur, and brand ambassador, O'Neal brings his signature "Business of Fun" mantra to each of his endeavors.

The fifteen-time NBA All-Star's unprecedented athletic career spanned nearly two decades and earned him countless awards and honors, including NBA Most Valuable Player, NBA Rookie of the Year, four NBA championships, and a first ballot NBA Hall of Famer. Currently, O'Neal is an analyst on TNT's Emmy Award-winning Inside the NBA. O'Neal, who has a PhD in leadership and education, established The Shaquille O'Neal Foundation, which provides resources for underserved youth. He also gives back through a number of annual philanthropic programs, including Shaq-to-School, Shaqsgiving, and Shaq-a-Claus.

The launch of his Las Vegas eatery Big Chicken further elevated O'Neal's visibility as a successful restaurateur. In 2015, O'Neal partnered with Authentic Brands Group (ABG), a brand development, marketing, and entertainment company. The transformative alliance focuses on managing and growing O'Neal's brand around the world and building on his legacy through strategic partnerships that tap into his tremendous personality and broad appeal.

Rachel Holtzman is a former book editor turned cookbook coauthor.

Matthew Silverman and Matthew Piekarski are Shaquille O'Neal's executive chef partners.

Eva Kolenko is a food-centric, lifestyle, portrait, and travel photographer whose work has been featured in many print and digital advertising campaigns, magazines, and cookbooks. She is based in the San Francisco Bay Area, where she also pursues her passion for kitchen gardening.