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Food brings people together, and what better way to celebrate unity and freedom than with a delicious feast? Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day, is a holiday that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. This holiday is an opportunity to honor and remember the struggles and triumphs of African Americans throughout history. One of the best ways to celebrate Juneteenth is through food, and in this article, we'll share some evergreen and delicious Juneteenth recipes that you can enjoy with your loved ones.

Celebrate Juneteenth with These Delicious Recipes

Juneteenth is a special day for the African American community, as it marks the end of slavery in the United States. This holiday is celebrated on June 19th every year, and it's a great opportunity to honor and pay tribute to our ancestors while celebrating freedom, justice, and equality. One of the best ways to celebrate Juneteenth is through food, and in this post, we'll share some delicious Juneteenth recipes that you can enjoy with your loved ones.

Red Velvet Waffles with Cream Cheese Syrup

Red velvet waffles are a perfect way to start your Juneteenth celebration. These waffles are fluffy, moist, and rich in flavor. The cream cheese syrup is the perfect accompaniment to the waffles and adds a touch of sweetness to the dish. You can serve these waffles with fresh fruit, whipped cream, or your favorite toppings.

Slow-Cooked Collard Greens

Collard greens are a traditional Southern dish that is often served during Juneteenth celebrations. This slow-cooked collard greens recipe is easy to make and requires minimal effort. The collard greens are cooked with bacon, onions, garlic, and chicken broth, which gives them a smoky and savory flavor. These greens are perfect as a side dish or as a main course with cornbread.

Braised Collard Greens www.lifeslittlesweets.com — our Braised Collard Greens recipe

Sweet Potato Pie

Sweet potato pie is a classic Southern dessert that is often served during Juneteenth celebrations. This recipe is easy to make and requires only a few ingredients. The sweet potato filling is rich, creamy, and spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla. The pie crust is flaky and buttery, which complements the sweet potato filling perfectly. You can serve this pie with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

Fried Chicken

Fried chicken is a staple of Southern cuisine, and it's often served during Juneteenth celebrations. This recipe is simple and requires only a few ingredients. The chicken is seasoned with salt, pepper, and paprika, which gives it a crispy and savory flavor. You can serve this fried chicken with macaroni and cheese, collard greens, or your favorite sides.

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Watermelon Salad

Watermelon is a refreshing and delicious fruit that is perfect for Juneteenth celebrations. This watermelon salad is simple to make and requires only a few ingredients. The watermelon is paired with feta cheese, red onions, and mint, which gives it a tangy and refreshing flavor. This salad is perfect as a side dish or as a light meal on a hot summer day.

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Final Thoughts

Juneteenth is a special holiday that celebrates freedom, justice, and equality. Food is an important part of this celebration, and we hope these Juneteenth recipes will help you create a delicious and memorable feast for your family and friends. Whether you're cooking for a large crowd or a small gathering, these recipes are sure to impress. Happy Juneteenth!

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Juneteenth Recipes

Food brings people together, and what better way to celebrate unity and freedom than with a delicious feast? Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day, is a holiday that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. This holiday is an opportunity to honor and remember the struggles and triumphs of African Americans throughout history. One of the best ways to celebrate Juneteenth is through food, and in this article, we’ll share some evergreen and delicious Juneteenth recipes that you can enjoy with your loved ones.

Crispy Fried Buttermilk Chicken Tenders

Crispy Fried Buttermilk Chicken Tenders are savory, juicy, and tender on the inside and crispy-crunchy on the outside. They are made with buttermilk, Argo® Corn Starch, some all-purpose flour, and seasoned with smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, cumin, black pepper, kosher salt onion powder, and garlic powder then deep fried in a vegetable-based oil. Try these delicious chicken tenders out for your family!

Red Velvet Cake Recipe

This Red Velvet Cake Recipe is a tall, dramatic, 2-tiered cake recipe that uses red cocoa, espresso powder, and is topped with a delicious cream cheese frosting. This cake is festive, attractive and perfect for year-round celebrations, birthdays and gatherings!

Red Velvet Lasagna Dessert Recipe

This Red Velvet Lasagna Dessert Recipe is a layered, no-bake dessert recipe with a crunchy graham cracker crust, cream cheese layer, red chocolate pudding layer and topped with Cool Whip, chocolate shavings, and cherry syrup. This dessert has 4 delicious, velvety layers and uses a 9 x 13-inch pan, making the perfect dessert to bring to a gathering.

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Braised Collard Greens

This Braised Collard Greens recipe is the perfect, savory side dish for any dinner. Gluten-free and vegan option.

Watermelon Bowl

This thirst-quenching, sweet Watermelon Bowl is perfect for any Summer gathering or holiday. (1-ingredient, feeds a crowd!)

Watermelon Lime Mint Salad

This Watermelon Lime Mint Salad recipe is light, hydrating, refreshing, and the perfect fruit salad for the Spring and Summer months. With zesty lime and refreshing mint, this cooling salad is sure to please on those hot days.

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Herbes de Provence Roasted Sweet Potatoes

With only 5 ingredients - Herbes de Provence Roasted Sweet Potatoes are a simple & delicious way to enjoy sweet potatoes; they are seasoned with aromatic Herbes de Provence make the perfect side dish to compliment any meal!

Air Fryer Sweet Potato Chips

Air Fryer Sweet Potato Chips have only 4 required ingredients and can be easily made in your air fryer. This healthy, vegan and gluten-free snack is like a homemade version of Terra sweet potato chips.

First published: 5/12/2023

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Sara is an architectural designer turned work-at-home Mom. She lives in New Jersey by way of New England and New York, with her husband and 3 kids under 8. She loves design, being creative, and spending time with family and friends. She loves checking out local businesses and eats and being apart of the local farm to table community.

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