Choctaw Sweet Potatoes
The Choctaw are a Native American people originally occupying what is now the Southeastern United States (modern day day Alabama, Florida, Mississippi and Louisiana). Historically the Choctaw raised crops of corn, beans and squash and developed many recipes that are still prepared to this day. INGREDIENTS 5
Jamaican Jerk Rubbed Corn on the Cob
We don’t often hear the word “jerk” associated with food in the United States, but in Jamaica it is has been for many years. Jerk is a style of cooking in which meat is either rubbed or marinated in a
Mexican Guacamole
Guacamole is a staple food in Mexican culture. It can be found in the most formal and informal of dining situations. Be sure your avocados are just the right amount of ripeness; not too soft, and not too hard. INGREDIENTS 2 large avocados,
Haitian Rice and Beans – Diri Kole
Diri Kole is considered a mainstay in Haiti. It’s highly likely families will eat this delicious and inexpensive dish at least several times a week. There are many variations, but the dish is most often prepared with red beans. INGREDIENTS 4
Hawaiian Pineapple Iced tea
This tea has a Hawaiian connotation due to the plantations that produced sugar cane and pineapples in Hawaii from the 1850's onward. It is said the drink originated at a country club in Oahu, but sometimes it is difficult to
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