First Course NYC graduate Carnell discusses overcoming medical challenges to embark on a life-changing career path in the culinary industry.
Black history month
“A Safe Haven for all of my Identities”
Chef Diamond Wynn shares what inspires her to create culinary careers at Hot Bread Kitchen.
Maryam Boddie’s Shrimp & Grits
Ingredients Grits 1 cup grits ¼ teaspoon salt 4 ounces sharp Cheddar cheese, grated 3 tablespoons butter 2 1/2 cups of water 1 1/2 cup heavy cream Shrimp 4 Tablespoons butter 1 large onion, chopped (around 1 cup) 1 bell pepper, chopped (around 1/2 cup) 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 cup grape tomatoes, sliced Bay leaf ½ teaspoon dried thyme 1 Tablespoon corn starch […]
“Abundance and paying homage”: Chef Lexis Gonzalez shares her family culinary history as part of a larger African-American story
Few chefs capture the variety and singularity of African diasporic cuisines as deftly as Chef Lexis Gonzalez, founder and owner of Lady Lexis Sweets, an East Harlem-based business making sweet and savory foods. Chef Lexis’s Boricua-Geechee dishes are not only a reflection of her family’s roots in Puerto Rico and the low country of the […]
Black History Month Staff Reflections
This February, after months of loss and struggle that have disproportionately impacted Black businesses and communities, we entered Black History Month considering the many different meanings this annual observance carries. In 2021, there is so much organizing, achievement, and strength to uplift and reflect on this month. Black History Month, like Black history in the […]
Cornel Robinson’s Black Rice
“Because we celebrating Black History month I decided to create a recipe that will fits the occasion. Black rice represents my culture—and also black is my favorite color. Black rice can be served with Fry BBQ Chicken or Snapper in Coconut sauce and any kind of green vegetables. Years ago black rice was known as […]
