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Caribbean-African American Diaspora Dinner
Jerk Chicken, Caribbean Yellow Rice, Callaloo, and Spicy Okra are all dished up with Bahamian cornbread. This dish illustrates the "African diaspora," or worldwide collection of communities descended from native Africans or people from Africa, predominantly in the Americas. It celebrates the Deep South, Creole, and Caribbean cultures and their delicious dishes in a modern and celebratory way. Diaspora means "dispersed," which was both voluntary and involuntary in history.
Chicken Gobbler Bowl
Here's a bed of quinoa topped with veggies, winter squash or yams, and sliced roasted chicken. You can make everything ahead of time or use the recipe as a guideline to use up leftovers.
Portabella Mushroom Burger
Portabella mushroom burger is stacked full of veggies for a very hearty, juicy burger experience. But without the beef.
Cowboy Chili
Cowboy chili is so flavorful you will want to serve it every night of the week. It is made in a cast iron skillet, too!
Air Fried Brussels Sprouts
Using an air fryer for Brussels sprouts makes them so delicious they will be a hit at any meal.
Apple Ambrosia
This delicious fruit salad is made by folding yogurt, fruit, and toasted nuts together. In ancient Greek mythology, ambrosia, the food of the gods, was often depicted as conferring ageless immortality upon whoever consumed it.
Raw Veggies Standing
An assortment of fresh veggies is arranged in a stemless wine glass or juice glass. And then drizzled with a bit of olive oil and vinegar. You can also use your favorite salad dressing
Garlicky Brown Rice
Adding garlic to brown rice makes it a nutty-flavored favorite way to cook this whole grain.
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