This is a great alternative to marshmallow topped sweet potatoes. Cutting the sweet potatoes into slices of even thickness is important in getting them to cook at the same rate. A potato masher will yield slightly lumpy sweet potatoes; a food mill will make a perfectly smooth puree.  You can also skip the cookie topping and just serve the sweet potatoes on their own.

The Karamu Feast is an important part of Kwanzaa and is celebrated on December 31. During this special day the Kwanzaa Unity cup takes center stage. Usually filled with grape juice, water, or wine, the Unity cup symbolizes the unity of African nations and is used by Kwanzaa observers to perform ancestor-praising libations.

Depending on where you are from the term stuffing and dressing can be used interchangeably. No matter what you all its; its yummy

A popular expression is, ” as American as apple pie.”  However, if one wants to become more specific about the African American cultural group then it might be fair to say, “as African American as sweet potato pie.”  I have quite a few African American friends who do not like the pie but truthfully most that I know love it.  My family has a multi-generational recipe that I am not allowed to give out or punishable by death by my mother.  Tough luck getting Southerners of the U.S.A to give up family secrets.

This is a great alternative to marshmallow topped sweet potatoes. Cutting the sweet potatoes into slices of even thickness is important in getting them to cook at the same rate. A potato masher will yield slightly lumpy sweet potatoes; a food mill will make a perfectly smooth puree.  You can also skip the cookie topping and just serve the sweet potatoes on their own.

Here at the MCCN we champion events that combine both food and charity. On May 8, 2010 the inaugural Brothers Who Can Cook pre-Mother’s Day Love Affair will take place in Baltimore, MD. Touted as an expression of love, the event promises to pamper attendees with food, live music, poetry, and comedy. The event will benefit the Ujimma Rising Mentoring Project and Baltimore’s homeless. Recently, MCCN’S food history editor Catrina Sally interviewed the program’s Chief Visionary Officer Bri Ward (Ujimma Masani). Here’s what he shared:

Speed Skater Shani Davis is an athlete to watch. In 2006, the Chicago native became the first Black athlete (from any nation) to win a medal (gold) in an individual Winter Games Sport. In 2010, Davis is adding to his impressive list of accomplishments, he won his second straight Olympic title in the 1,000-meter speedskating. He is the first skater ever to win this event twice at the Winter Games. His victory also makes him the third American male to win more than one speedskating gold medal.

Presidents Day is celebrated every year on the third Monday in February. The holiday, originally devised to celebrate the February 22, 1732 birthday of President George Washington, is also called Washington’s Day. Traditionally, on this federal holiday, stores entice consumers with eye-opening deals and sales. Here at the Multi Cultural Cooking Network, we think it is appropriate to give a profile of our nation’s multicultural leader.

The NAACP Image Awards is the nation’s premier event celebrating the outstanding achievements and performances of people of color in the arts (motion picture, television, recording, and literature), as well as those individuals or groups who promote social justice through their creative endeavors.

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup heavy cream
• One bunch asparagus
• One package Phyllo dough
• 2 tbsp thyme
• 2 tbsp savory
• 2 cups white wine
• 4 tbsp butter
• Quick release spray
• Olive oil