35 Juneteenth Recipes Worth Celebrating

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35 Juneteenth Recipes Worth Celebrating1/35 Sprite and Strawberry Drink 20 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Strawberry Spritzer Recipe photo by Kristina Vanni for Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 2-1/2 quarts Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Three simple ingredients are all you need to create this fresh and fruity summer beverage. It’s bound to become a warm-weather favorite.—Krista E Collins, Concord, North Carolina Nutrition Facts: 1-1/4 cups: 215 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 31mg sodium, 56g carbohydrate (53g sugars, 1g fiber), 0 protein. 2/35 Jamaican Beef Patties 1 Review Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved

I’ve loved this Jamaican beef patty recipe for most of my life

Jamaican Beef Patties Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My mom was born in Jamaica and lived there until she moved to the United States during her university years. I’ve loved this Jamaican beef patty recipe for most of my life. The savory flavor and spices are just right, and the crust is flaky and delicious. —Natasha Watson, Douglasville, Georgia Nutrition Facts: 1 patty: 336 calories, 19g fat (10g saturated fat), 89mg cholesterol, 373mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 14g protein. 3/35 Black-Eyed Peas

8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Southern Black-Eyed Peas Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I find that pork is the secret to a good black-eyed peas recipe. A double dose of ham for flavor and slow, gentle cooking creates this perfect side dish. —Emory Doty, Jasper, Georgia Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 359 calories, 11g fat (3g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 788mg sodium, 48g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 14g fiber), 20g protein. 4/35 Watermelon Mint Salad 12 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Watermelon Mint Salad Recipe photo

It was quick to prepare and disappeared from their plates even quicker

by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I invented this refreshing fruit salad one sultry afternoon while my friends were gathered around my pool. It was quick to prepare and disappeared from their plates even quicker. The kids loved it too! —Antoinette DuBeck, Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 56 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 2mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 fruit. 5/35 Cajun Catfish 16 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cajun Baked Catfish Recipe photo by Christine Ma

Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1/2 starch

for Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This well-seasoned fish nets me compliments from family and friends whenever I serves it. The fish is moist and flakey, the coating crisp, crunchy and flecked with paprika. —Jim Gales, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 fillet: 242 calories, 10g fat (2g saturated fat), 94mg cholesterol, 748mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1/2 starch. 6/35 Suya 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Beef Suya Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 2 hours 40

After lots of experimenting, I came up with my own version

min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My Nigerian brother-in-law introduced me to beef suya, a very spicy street food that’s popular in western Africa. I was intrigued when I found out the spice rub is made from ground peanuts and a blend of different seasonings. After lots of experimenting, I came up with my own version. —Elena Iorga, Irvine, California Nutrition Facts: 3 ounces cooked beef with 1 wedge tomato and onion: 329 calories, 21g fat (5g saturated fat), 68mg cholesterol, 405mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 29g protein. 7/35 Cornbread 189 Reviews

It gets rave reviews on holidays and at potluck dinners

Test Kitchen Approved Buttery Cornbread Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 15 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A friend gave me this homemade cornbread recipe several years ago, and it’s my favorite of all I’ve tried. I love to serve the melt-in-your-mouth side hot from the oven with butter and syrup. It gets rave reviews on holidays and at potluck dinners. —Nicole Callen, Auburn, California Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 262 calories, 10g fat (6g saturated fat), 61mg cholesterol, 395mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein. 8/35 Red Velvet Whoopie

Everyone gets a kick out of this fun take on the popular red velvet cake

Pies 21 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Red Velvet Whoopie Pies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Everyone gets a kick out of this fun take on the popular red velvet cake. Take a shortcut and use packaged cream cheese frosting for the filling. —Judi Dexheimer, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 whoopie pie: 272 calories, 15g fat (9g saturated fat), 56mg cholesterol, 199mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. 9/35 Chicken and Andouille Gumbo 23 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Chicken and

Serve with cornbread or crusty French bread

Andouille Gumbo Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 2 hours 40 min Servings 9 servings (3-1/4 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Gumbo goes back to 1700s Louisiana; today’s version is just as hearty using andouille sausage. Serve with cornbread or crusty French bread. —Billy Hensley, Mount Carmel, Tennessee Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups (calculated without rice): 544 calories, 39g fat (9g saturated fat), 175mg cholesterol, 1514mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 39g protein. 10/35 Succotash 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Succotash Recipe photo by Nicole Perry for Taste of Home Total Time 2 hours

It comes from my mother, who was a fantastic cook

45 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: You can’t get more southern than this succotash recipe. It comes from my mother, who was a fantastic cook. This dish made her famous—at least with everyone who ever tasted it. —Rosa Boone, Mobile, Alabama Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 79 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 442mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch. 11/35 Buttermilk Biscuits 51 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Homemade Buttermilk Biscuits Recipe photo by Jamie Thrower for Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 8

biscuits Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The recipe for these four-ingredient homemade buttermilk biscuits has been handed down for many generations. —Fran Thompson, Tarboro, North Carolina Nutrition Facts: 1 biscuit: 222 calories, 12g fat (7g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 508mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein. 12/35 Fried Chicken 121 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Crispy Fried Chicken Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: If you’ve wanted to learn how to make crispy fried chicken, this is the recipe for you. Always

Kids call it my Kentucky Fried Chicken!

a picnic favorite, this deep-fried chicken recipe is delicious either hot or cold. Kids call it my Kentucky Fried Chicken! —Jeanne Schnitzler, Lima, Montana Nutrition Facts: 5 ounces cooked chicken: 543 calories, 33g fat (7g saturated fat), 137mg cholesterol, 798mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 41g protein. 13/35 Collard Greens with Bacon 10 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Collard Greens with Bacon Recipe photo by Eric Kleinberg for Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 20 min Servings 9 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Collard greens are a staple vegetable of southern cuisine. This side dish

is often made with smoked or salt-cured meats, such as ham hocks, pork or fatback. —Marsha Ankeney, Niceville, Florida Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 157 calories, 10g fat (4g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 651mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 5g fiber), 7g protein. 14/35 Hibiscus Iced Tea 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Hibiscus Iced Tea Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 1 serving Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This calorie- and caffeine-free tea has a delightful rosy color.—Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin 15/35 Okra Stew 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Okra Stew

My husband and I worked on this recipe together

Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 9 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My husband and I worked on this recipe together. We make a big pot and freeze it to enjoy all winter long. We sometimes stir in sauteed shrimp for a delicious addition to this stew. —Lisa Nelson, Bluffton, South Carolina Nutrition Facts: 1 cup (calculated without rice): 274 calories, 20g fat (7g saturated fat), 34mg cholesterol, 1011mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 4g fiber), 10g protein. 16/35 Smoked Brisket Test Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time

Diabetic exchanges: 4 lean meat

8 hours 20 min Servings 20 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This smoked brisket recipe is always a favorite—it really melts in your mouth! —Jodi Abel, La Jolla, California Nutrition Facts: 4 ounces cooked beef: 252 calories, 11g fat (3g saturated fat), 68mg cholesterol, 472mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 33g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 4 lean meat. 17/35 Shrimp and Grits 73 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Southern Shrimp and Grits Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A southern specialty

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