Celebrate June 19 with these healthy and tasty Juneteenth recipes.
In contrast, others are more specific to Juneteenth.
On this day, red signifies the remembrance of struggle and sacrifice.
Photo: Andrea Mathis
Thus, perfect recipes for your celebration might include Roberta Solomon’s Sparkling Strawberry-Ginger Lemonade.
Plus, we’ve included recipes with the traditional prosperity foods: collards, rice, beans and corn.
These are said to bring good luck to the table and for all who eat them.
Andrea Mathis
It takes very well to battering and frying, as in this recipe.
Ask your fishmonger to clean the fish and remove the heads and fins.
Try adding some fresh herbs or feta cheese for more flavor.
Andrea Mathis
it’s possible for you to also swap in seasoned pepper, which is amped up with additional seasonings.
This recipe is part of ourJuneteenth Family Cookout Menu.
This recipe is part of ourJuneteenth Family Cookout Menu.
Andrea Mathis
A bit of sugar balances the vinegar’s acid, but adjust the sweetness to your preference.
Serve it with fried fish, sandwiches, burgers or any other picnic or BBQ fare.
Spicy Jerk Shrimp
Here’s a shrimp sheet pan supper that’s roasted and caramelized to perfection!
The pineapple in this recipe makes a sweet sauce that balances the heat of the Jamaican jerk seasoning.
Serve this easy and flavorful potato salad alongside fried fish or just about any main course.
Easy Pineapple Coleslaw
This easy pineapple coleslaw is a fresh take on the traditional coleslaw recipe.
It contains those familiar savory flavors plus a touch of sweetness thanks to the pineapple.
If you prefer a more tart-tasting slaw, feel free to add an additional tablespoon of lemon juice.
This recipe is part of ourJuneteenth Family Cookout Menu.
Jerrelle Guy
Juicy inside and crispy outside, it’s what hundreds of people look forward to every month.
While the cheese crackers may draw you in, it’s the baked tomatoes that keep you coming back.
Since you’re likely not cooking for 400, we adapted the recipe to use fresh tomatoes.
Fresh summer fruit stars in a salad that’s perfect for serving at your Juneteenth barbecue.
Sweet Potato Dutch Baby
A Dutch baby is a puffy pancake.
This would be excellent served alongside hearty beans, vegetable soup or cooked leafy greens.
Andrea Mathis
You’ll make more sauce than you need, but you won’t be mad about it!
Freeze it away and serve with grilled pork, chicken or tofu.
Instead of using white rum, these mocktails are topped with seltzer for a refreshing fizz.
The gorgeous red hue of the drink comes from dried Jamaican sorrel, also known as hibiscus.
Caramelized Ripe Plantains with Dark Rum
Plantains are a common ingredient in West African cooking.
From street snacks to stews, plantains can be enjoyed at every stage of their maturing process.
Green plantains can be used for chips, while yellow ones serve as a starchy side.
Here, we use super-ripe black ones where the starch has turned to sugar making them perfect for dessert.
Serve these plantains warm for a dessert that all will love.
Cooks With Soul
There, farmers markets overflow with big, leafy collards that are typically simmered with ham stock.
Clarke uses premade ham stock, but it can be hard to find.
We adapted the recipe with chicken broth and a ham bone or hock.
Jacob Fox
As the bone simmers it adds flavor to the broth and yields enough meat to serve with the collards.
In this recipe, tender corn kernels provide additional texture.
Read the author’s story behind this recipe:Skillet Diaries: A Cast-Iron Legacy
Jerrelle Guy
Jerrelle Guy
Brittany Conerly
Ali Redmond
Andrea Mathis
Jerrelle Guy
