Fulani (Sahara desert people) style lamb meatballs with sauteed red peppers and turmeric couscous by Bintou N’daw of Nafis Condiments. Ingredients Couscous 2 cups dry medium couscous 1 fresh tumeric root, peeled and diced 1 teaspoon Ghee 1/2 cup of cooked chickpeas 1 teaspoon of sea salt Meatballs 1 tablespoons of chopped parsley 1/2 of […]
Black history month
Lexis Gonzalez’s Okra Chicken Pilau
“This dish is a classic way to prepare okra in my house. My grandma would make it with reserved bacon fat which would make it taste even better. I think this is a dish you can enjoy everyday, especially since it is a quick meal.” —Lexis Gonzalez, Lady Lexis Sweets Okra Chicken Pilau Serves 4—6 […]
Sandra Mathis’ Pig Pickin’ Cake
“Pig Pickin’ Cake is a traditional Southern dessert that is often eaten at BBQ (also known as “Pig Pickin’s”), picnics, and gatherings. A vanilla cake or yellow batter is blended with mandarin oranges, which help keep the cake moist and add a sweet citrus flavor. Once baked, the cake is traditionally topped with a whipped frosting […]
“Black History Month represents a freedom to work in food, but not in the context of servitude.”
CORNBREAD26’s Claude & Craig on empowerment through entrepreneurship, love, and community.
Sandra Mathis: Leaving a Legacy of Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship is on the rise, and women of color are at the forefront. “An important part of our mission is to give a platform to Black entrepreneurs to test, launch, and grow their enterprises,” says Kobla Asamoah, Head of Small Business at Hot Bread Kitchen. According to Business Wire, women of color are leading in entrepreneurship — opening […]
Celebrating Black Entrepreneurs
During Black History Month, Hot Bread Kitchen is celebrating the diverse community of Black entrepreneurs working out of our small business incubator. Their culinary influences and inspirations span the African diaspora and the American palate, from Senegalese Ndambe black-eyed pea stew to Dominican sancocho to North Carolina banana pudding. “While Black entrepreneurship has increased in the U.S., there’s still a gap in […]
