My Grandmother’s Sweet Treats
By Michele Y. Washington In my family celebrating Christmas always signified a holiday rich with traditions, foods and rituals that bring up memories of my maternal grandmother, Mabel H. Jones. … Continue reading
“Black Tea” and Kujichagulia
In these erratic days of turmoil and uncertainty, taking time to center ourselves is sorely needed, and what better way to do this than sitting down to a serene cup … Continue reading
Mazao Fruit Salad with Cultured Whipped Cream
By Sanura Weathers of MyLifeRunsOnFood.com Happy Kwanzaa! Your table is set up with the a kinara. It’s surrounded by lush mazao, fruit symbolizing the reward of productive and collective labor … Continue reading
Roasted Sweet Potato and Swiss Chard Salad
With so many great winter vegetables up for grab, it’s easy to keep salads interesting. This one features cubes of roasted sweet potatoes and shredded swiss chard, which is not … Continue reading
Kale-Aid AKA Kale Lemonade
By John Burton Jr of The Food Cravelogist When most people think about the holidays, aside from gathering with loved, food is usually what comes to mind next. Although, having the right delectable … Continue reading
West African Mafé by Nadine Nelson
By Nadine Nelson of Global Local Gourmet As we all know, African Americans and all Black people throughout the world originated from the continent of Africa and most specifically from the … Continue reading
Kelewele (Ghanaian Fried Plantains)
Plantains are eaten in many parts of the world, from the Caribbean to the continent of Africa. Most of the time, they are a side dish or integral ingredient in … Continue reading
“Remixing” Family Staples
By John Burton Jr of The Food Cravelogist Growing up in the Carolinas, corn and long–grain rice were staples around my family dinner table. No week was ever complete without an appearance from … Continue reading
Comfort Maple Rum Sweet Potato Cornbread by Grandbaby Cakes
By Jocelyn Delk Adams of Grandbaby Cakes Growing up, Umoja was the Kwanzaa principle that meant the most to me, probably because it was the one that was most widely praised or even mentioned. … Continue reading
Couve a Mineira by Nadine Nelson
By Nadine Nelson of Global Local Gourmet Southern greens are traditionally made with smoked ham hocks or turkey bones and cooked for long hours. This easy and quick recipe from Brazil … Continue reading
Apricot Jam Pound Cake
The holidays center around baking, so why not try this non-traditional pound cake? There’s a little whole wheat flour, which adds a few extra nutrients and a nutty flavor. The … Continue reading
Nia: Biscuits on the Side
With all that’s happening in the world and in the news, we can’t help but remember that each day is a gift and tomorrow is never promised. We have to … Continue reading
A Taste of Arts and Culture
By Adrienne Cole of ARTisan Cafe Four has always been my favorite number. Forever and a day. Before I could count, I imagine that the visual of four always commanded … Continue reading
Nia: Ready for the Call of Duty
By Ramin Ganeshram I’ve spent a lot of my adulthood trying to live a life of purpose by trying to keep close to my roots and honor the collective ancestry … Continue reading
New Beginnings by FlavorfulWorld.com
By Anthony Beal This recipe first appeared on my food and drinking blog FlavorfulWorld.com. When invited to contribute for a second time to the KwanzaaCulinarians.com, this recipe sprang to mind … Continue reading
Therapy Wine Bar’s Top 5 African-American Owned Wines
By Angela Terry, Co-Owner of Therapy Wine Bar Therapy Wine Bar opened its door in Bedford-Stuyvesant in September 2009. Since then we have been providing our customers with an eclectic … Continue reading
Caramelized Onion and Scallion Cornbread
Cornbread is the side dish that almost always has to appear on the table during the holidays. This one is all about the buttermilk and sour cream that contribute to … Continue reading
Provençal-Inspired Roast Chicken with Sweet Potatoes by MyLifeRunsOnFood.com
By Sanura Weathers of MyLifeRunsOnFood.com Lavender isn’t traditionally an African ingredient (at far as I know). The best is grown in France, where it’s mixed in an Herbs de Provence … Continue reading
Nigerian Chin-Chin by Yetunde Rodriguez
By Yetunde of YetundeRodriguez.com Chin-Chin is one of the most popular and easily recognizable Nigerian (or West African, for that matter) snacks. It is a snack that is made for … Continue reading
Marinated Tempeh with Spicy Apricot Pineapple Sauce
Ujima. Collective work and responsibility. It’s one of the main tenants of Kwanzaa that resonates with me the most. Kwanzaa was never part of my family’s holiday traditions, and even … Continue reading
Fennel, Kale and Spinach Risotto
The more veggies, the better, right? This risotto is a green-veg packed version of an Italian classic, risotto. Onions, fennel, celery and garlic form the base of the dish, but … Continue reading
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