Kwanzaa recipes

West African Jollof Rice is superb! My parents are nigerian. I grew up eating this rice and every eaten at every party where the host is west african. Every west african country has its own version, however this is the best! Enjoy!

A typical Kwanzaa feast includes soulful African, coastal dishes.

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Tyler Florence candied sweet potatoes. These taste amazing!

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These delicious Kwanzaa recipes will help you celebrate the holiday in style! With recipes like jerk chicken, fried okra, peanut stew- what's not to love?

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In this installment of our series on foods of the African diaspora, Jessica B. Harris, Ph.D., shares a delicious menu perfect for Kwanzaa celebrations.

Chicken Creole is deeply flavorful and comforting, showcasing tomatoes, onion, celery, green bell pepper and warm spices.

Kwanzaa is a holiday that serves as a reminder to African-Americans and pan-Africans that we still have a connection to the culture that we were denied due to slavery, and that we can reflect on it and continue to build on it by living intentionally.

Kashata is a traditional Ugandan sweet often sold by street vendors. This version contains cinnamon, but you can mix in other spices, like cardamom. You can also add in chocolate chips or roasted peanuts and share these candies with your friends! #Recipes #EasyRecipes #Desserts #Uganda #Africa #Sweet #CookWithKids

The chef Pierre Thiam puts a twist on these traditional Senegalese accara, or black-eyed pea fritters. They are sold on street corners throughout West Africa, usually on fresh baguettes as a sandwich. But Mr. Thiam treats them a bit like falafel and stuffs them into fresh pita bread instead. The spicy pickled carrots he uses as a condiment are based on a recipe from his Vietnamese godfather. Accara are deliciously light and fairly addictive, and they make a great snack with drinks.

This classic Jamaican jerk chicken brings the heat! Serve it with callaloo and rice and peas.

Food & Wine’s lightened take on sour cream pound cake is perfect for breakfast or dessert.

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Black Eyed Peas and Yuca Cakes Kwanzaa is a cultural CELEBRATION meant to help us reconnect with family and friends culminating in a FEAST! This is what I'm going to cook for Kwanzaa

Celebrate Kwanzaa with delicious, traditional dishes that will warm your heart and fill your home with scrumptious scents. From flavorful stews to savory meat pies and comforting rice meals, these easy Kwanzaa recipes are perfect for creating a memorable feast for your loved ones. Include the kids in the fun by making tasty treats and snacks that they will love. Explore a variety of Kwanzaa dessert recipes to sweeten up your celebration.

Edna Lewis mastered dozens of bread and biscuit recipes over the years, and in “The Taste of Country Cooking,” she offers two for biscuits; this is the flannel-soft version. Be sure to use homemade baking powder, which you can make easily by sifting together 2 parts cream of tartar with 1 part baking soda. It leaves no chemical or metallic taste.

Southern-Style Fried Catfish - If you don't think you like catfish, then somebody didn't do something right. Perfectly fried, Southern-style catfish can be prepared many ways, but I like this recipe the best: a quick dip in hot sauce followed by a crunchy cornmeal coating.