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Men Who Cook: Roderick Heath

Men Who Cook: Roderick Heath
By Essence · Updated October 29, 2020
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Prep for Perfection

For his signature chicken, Roderick seasons his meat over night.

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Men Who Cook: Roderick Heath
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Dig In

Roderick isn’t afraid to get his hands dirty. The amateur chef gets great satisfaction in others enjoying his food.

“Nothing makes me happier than to see family members fighting for that last bite or empty dishes after the meal,” he says.

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Finger-licking Good

Roderick’s special sauce includes a dash of maple syrup and a splash vodka.

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Men Who Cook: Roderick Heath
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Eyes on the Prize

The southern gent says staying present as your food cooks is key to successful dishes.

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Dinner Is Served

“My grandmother showed me that cooking warms the heart and brings African-American families together with laughter, memories and lots of smacking, and finger licking,” Roderick says.

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Looking Ahead

Roderick hopes to inspire others with his culinary skills.

“Being a male cook will teach my future kids that cooking is not only a woman’s job, because real men do cook,” he says.

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Men Who Cook: Roderick Heath