Blackish Cookbook Recipes Black Families Love By: Susan Gray 2020 Susan Gray, All Rights Reserved.
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Introduction
African American food is shared by all including those who arent black. This is not necessarily because they are great cooks (which they are), but they cook with so much passion and love; you can taste it in their food.
We have rallied around for 30 of the best black recipes that will take you back to mamas kitchen with aromas that will tantalize your senses and fill you up. So, if you are ready, get your pen, and paper, make a grocery list because you will have neighbors knocking on your door for a taste of your cooking.
1. Caramelized Fondant Sweet Potato
Potatoes are a staple, and there is never a better way to cook one. This is one the Johnsons would approve of. Serve Cook time 50 minutes Ingredients
- 2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut 1-inch thick rounds
- Salt
- Oil for frying
Method Boil potatoes in salted water until soft but firm Remove and allow the excess water to drain off Pour oil in a pan Fry potatoes until crunchy and golden brown Pairs well with homemade tomato sauce or eaten as a snack
2.
Spicy Buttermilk Fried Chicken
Ah, no family dinner is complete without a crunchy well-fried bird on the table, and after Andre Jr. mishaps at school, this should calm him down. Serve s 6 Cook time 70 minutes Ingredients
- 1 whole chicken cut into parts
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 1 tbsp hot sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper
For the breading
- 2 cups flour
- cup of corn starch
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 tsp paprika, cayenne, pepper flakes
- tsp nutmeg
- 2 cups buttermilk
- Oil for frying
Method Mix all the first ingredients and marinate the chicken parts 24 hours before the day Mix the dry ingredients for the breading in a bowl Pour the buttermilk in another bowl Remove chicken from buttermilk marinade, coat with flour, dip in new buttermilk, coat again and into the fryer Repeat until all is done, and serve
3. Its the Name Baked Penne
So, Andre tells his office colleague about the name of his to be son, but they think is awkward and is not right. It is not about the name; it is just who we are. Serve s 8 Cook time 1 hour Ingredients
- 300 grams cheese mozzarella, ricotta, parmesan, and cheddar
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 medium can tomato
- 500 grams smoked chicken sausage
- 500 grams penne pasta
- 1 tbsp garlic
- 1 tbsp Creole seasoning
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper
Method Boil pasta with salt until al dente Drain the pasta and toss in olive oil to avoid them sticking together Brown the sausage in a little olive oil and a little salt Add the onions to cook and then the tomato.
Season and taste In a baking plate, layer sauce, pasta, and cheeses in that order with the sauce last and extra cheese Bake until golden brown and sprinkle on some extra cheese before serving
4. Charlies White Guilt Office Potpie Lunch
After watching Andre mess himself up at a school rap act before his friend, Charlie pulls one at the office. Serve s 4 Cook time 60 minutes Ingredients
- 1 pack store-bought puff pastry dough
- 4 individual ramekins
- 1 cup mixed veggies
- 3 cups of chicken breast cooked and cubes
- 1 cup of chicken broth
- 2 tbsp chopped onion
- 2 tbsp flour
- Thyme, salt, and pepper
Method Add a little oil in the pan, cook the onions until soft Add the flour to make a roux, cook but dont burn Season generously and add a bit of the broth Add the mixed veggies, cook for 2 minutes Add the chicken, remaining broth and cook down to thicken Scoop into the ramekins, cut rounds of the thawed pastry to cover the top Brush with melted butter and into the oven until brown and bubbly serve
5. It A Birthday Cake or Not
Dre is angry about his neighbor Jane behavior towards him, but the kids just want cake. Serve s 12 Cook time 50 minutes Ingredients
- 500 grams cake flour
- 400 grams of sugar
- 115 grams of butter
- 100 grams shortening
- 3 tsp baking powder
- cup milk
- 4 large eggs
Method s Cream butter and shortening together Add the sugar and whisk until melted Add the eggs and gradually alternate the dry ingredient with the milk until a smooth batter is formed Pour in a pan and bake until a skewer comes out clean Decorate with store-bought caramel or chocolate icing and serve
6. Smoke up Guys, Mac and Cheese
Dre come into the office and announces they will be having a boy with a black name.
Lol Serve s 4 Cook time 35 minutes Ingredients
- 400 grams smoked sausage
- 1 500-grams pack elbow macaroni
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