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Bourbon Glazed Candied Bacon
Join me in celebrating Juneteenth with more than 30 other Black culinary creators. Juneteenth marks our country’s second independence day, signifying the final emancipation of those enslaved in the US announced in 1865. This year, we are celebrating “Freedom Day” by offering a delightful selection of mains, sides, desserts, and refreshing drinks that are perfect for backyard barbecues and summer gatherings with friends and family. Join us in honoring the legacy of progress and freedom by cooking and sharing these recipes. Additionally, you can easily follow each participant by using the hashtag #JuneteenthCookout2023 on Instagram. You can find a list of all recipes from the 2023 Juneteenth Virtual Cookout on…
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Chive and Truffle Deviled Eggs garnished with Chive Blossoms
This chive and truffle deviled eggs dish is elegant, beautiful, and sure to impress your guests! Fresh chives, mayo, truffle oil, and Dijon mustard are combined with cooked yolks to make a creamy and delicate filling.
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Miso-Roasted Sweet Potato Fingerlings
Elevate your side dish game with these crispy and golden sweet potatoes. Fingerling sweet potatoes are tossed in a combination of butter, honey, miso and seasonings. Then they are roasted until tender.
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Simple and Flavorful: Cod en Papillote with Pesto
Every time I make this, the fish comes out perfectly flaky. I prefer using cod because it's a mild, soft white fish that cooks quickly and takes on lots of flavors. I also love pesto, so this recipe incorporates jarred basil pesto to save a little time.
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Cheesy Strata with Mushrooms, Kale and Sausage
This cheesy strata recipe uses a combo of fresh kale, spicy ground sausage, and earthy baby portabella mushrooms. The egg custard is flavorful because of cream, Dijon mustard, and seasonings. To add to the richness, I top it with Asiago cheese.
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Black History Month: Hoppin’ John
Hoppin' John is an empowering dish that continues to represent the resilience and traditions of the African diaspora. Although recipes vary across families, the essence of Hoppin' John is felt through the traditional rice and peas being slow-cooked with fresh vegetables, preserved meat, and flavorful seasonings.
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28 New Year’s Celebration Recipes
As 2022 comes to a close, I wanted to take the time and share some festive recipes from fellow food creatives. Therefore, I created this round-up of 28 recipes that will help us all ring in the new year in the most delicious way.
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Winter Dinner Idea: Sweet Potato Polenta with Swiss Chard and Smoked Sausage
If you're looking for a comforting and flavorful dish this winter, I've got you covered. In this recipe, I add pureed sweet potato to polenta and top it with pan seared smoked sausage and sautéed greens.
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Tex-Mex Shepherd’s Pie using Screamin’ Mimi’s Salsa
This dish is for you if you’re looking for different ways to use salsa. This Tex-Mex take on shepherd's pie is delicious and includes simple ingredients, including Screamin' Mimi's Salsa. It's a sure crowd-pleaser with a combo of flavorful salsa, beef, bean, and corn topped with cheesy mashed potatoes.
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Surf and Turf Idea: Pesto Orzo with Salmon and Bacon
This pasta medley is earthy, balanced, and hearty. Baked salmon is flaked into a creamy orzo tossed with pesto and peas. The added bacon makes it a delightful "surf and turf" meal that everyone will enjoy.