Braised Pork Neck and Cabbage
Ujima | Aaron of The Hungry Hutch discuss how he teaches people to feed themselves without expensive ingredients, such as his richly flavored Braised Pork Neck and Cabbage Recipe.
Umoja: Feed the Resistance by Julia Turshen
In the spirit of Umoja, Julia Turshen of “Feed the Resistance” shares her Angel Food Bread Pudding with Butterscotch Sauce and talks about volunteering at Angel Food East.
Kuumba: Tips for Tastier Food & an Apple and Roasted Beet Salad
It seems creativity is an innate gift of the African diaspora. From hand made jewellery, intricate hairstyles to expressive art, and indeed food, we have been blessed with the talent … Continue reading
The Gourmet Diva Shares a Sweet Potato Story
Confession: Being a Gourmet Diva, I mainly cook with fresh and whole foods these days, so don’t tell anyone I told you this. Would you ever believe there was a … Continue reading
In Spirit of Kuumba, Shelley Shares her Sweet Potato Bread Pudding
My most fond memories of Kwanzaa is Karamu or the feast. My mother made Kwanzaa a tradition in our house when I was in elementary school. Every year people would … Continue reading
Red Beans and Chicken with Wild Rice
There’s a bean and rice version in every African Diaspora cuisine. Pigeon peas are commonly in Dominican, Haitian and Puerto Rican recipes. Black beans are found in Latin America dishes. … Continue reading
Jollof Rice, A West African-Inspired Dish
A West African dish, Jollof Rice, or Benachin, is similar to Latin American’s Arroz Con Pollo, a Spanish Paella, Louisiana’s Jambalaya or Korean Bibimbap. The ground spices, such as cumin, coriander … Continue reading
Smoked Paprika Pasta with Stir-Fry Harissa Collard Greens
In the creative spirit of Kuumba, here’s a recipe demonstrating good comfort food doesn’t always take hours of preparation and cooking. This Smoked Paprika Pasta with Stir-Fry Harissa Collard Greens … Continue reading
Kwanzaa Culinarians 