HOLIDAY MENU

Holiday Menu

Thanksgiving dinner often incorporates culturtal traditions.

Here's a menu that reflects a blend of traditional and culturally inspired dishes.

Holiday Menu

Appetizers

Soul Food Deviled Eggs

Deviled eggs with a flavorful twist, often using ingredients like mustard, hot sauce and relish.

Collard Green Stuffed Egg Rolls

A fusion of dish combining collard greends with the fun and crispiness of egg rolls.

Jerk Chicken Wings

Spricy & flavorful chicken wings marinated in jerk seasoning.

Main Course

Soul Food Turkey

Turkey seasoned with a blend of spices and herbs, sometimes with a hint of spice, and low-cooked for tenderness.

Cornbread Stuffing

Classic stuffing made with cornbread and seasoned with a mix of spices and vegetables.

Macaroni & Cheese

Creamy rich mac and cheese with the twist.

Beef Oxtail

Southern slow cooked oxtail.

Red Beans & Rice

A flavorful and comforting dish often made with sausages or ham hocks.

Sides

Candied Yams

Sweet potatoes cooked with brown sugar, cinnamon and marshmallows

Okra Gumbo

Okra, meat and spices combined to create a hearty stew.

Sweet Potato Pie Casserole

Mashed sweet potatoes topped with a pecan or marshmallow topping.

Jollof Rice

A vibrant and spicy West African rice dish often made with tomatoes and peppers.

Breads

Cornbread

A staple often enjoyed with a drizzle of honey or butter

Desserts

Sweet Potato Pie

A classic dessert with spiced sweet potato filling in a pie crust.

Pecan Pie

A sweet pie filled with pecans and a gooey sugary filling.

Banna Pudding

Layers of bananas, custard and cookies topped with meringue or whipped cream.

Pound Cake

A dense, buttery cake often served with various toppings or frutis.

Beverages

Sweet Tea

A classic Southern beverage, sweetened iced tea.

This menu represents the rich culinary heritage and flavors often celebrated in Black American Families during Thanksgiving, incorporating dishes from various African and Southern traditions.

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