By dezimey kum
Food is a powerful way to connect with history and culture. These dishes pay homage to the resilience and creativity of Black culinary traditions. Enjoy and celebrate!
A staple in Southern cooking, collard greens are slow-cooked with smoked meat, onions and spices for a rich, flavorful dish.
A beloved West African dish, Jollof rice is cooked with tomatoes, peppers, onions and spices.
A Southern classic, this meal combines creamy, buttery grits with perfectly seasoned shrimp for a comforting dish.
This dish brings bold, spicy flavors with a marinade of scotch bonnet peppers, allspice, thyme and garlic. Grill or oven-bake to perfection!
A West African favorite, fufu is a starchy dough paired with Egusi soup, a rich and hearty melon seed-based stew.
Cornbread has been a staple of Black American cooking for centuries. It’s a comforting side dish often paired with stews, fried chicken and collard greens.
Gumbo, a rich Louisiana stew, blends meats, vegetables and spices, symbolizing the cultural diversity of Black culinary traditions.
A New Orleans classic, red beans and rice is an easy-to-make, flavorful dish with roots in Creole and Cajun cooking.
Fried chicken is an iconic soul food favorite, known for its crispy exterior and juicy, tender inside.
Fried catfish and hushpuppies are Southern Black cuisine staples, crispy and full of flavor.
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