The holidays are right around the corner, and if cooking isn’t your ministry, you might be a little stressed out. If you plan on hosting guests between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day and you need a little help getting your menu together, we’ve got your back. We’ve rounded up some amazing recipes from some of our favorite Black celebrities to give your a holiday menu some special flavor.
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Ayesha Curry’s
You can spice up your tired old turkey recipe with this jerk turkey leg recipe from NBA wife and entrepreneur Ayesha Curry.
After the meat marinates in the delicious spice mixture for four hours, it’s sure to be full of flavor.
The Rock’s French Toast
Although he maintains a strict diet for most of the week, Sunday is cheat meal day for The Rock. That’s the day he likes to whip up his decadent French toast recipe, made with brioche and tequila-soaked toasted coconut chips.
Marcus Samuelsson’s Deviled Eggs
If you’re looking for an appetizer your guests will love, try celebrity chef Marcus Samuelsson’s deviled eggs. But don’t be fooled, this ain’t your granny’s recipe – these eggs have a touch of siracha to give them a serious kick.
2 Chainz’ Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Rapper 2Chainz shares a recipe for garlic mashed potatoes in his cookbook “#Meal Time.” Heavy cream, sour cream, butter and a lots of garlic gives this side dish a creamy texture and a whole lot of flavor.
Tia Mowry’s Collard Greens
You can’t have a holiday meal with out collard greens. If you need a little help getting yours just right, actress Tia Mowry is here to give you a little help. Her recipe is seasoned to perfection with a blend of spices, including sweet paprika, dry mustard and garlic. But if you’re planning to make this dish, give yourself plenty of time – the greens need to cook for at least two hours.
Rickey Smiley’s Collard Greens
Comedian Rickey Smiley shared his collard greens recipe on Facebook. Butter, bouillon and black pepper (and a half-pound of smoked turkey wings, of course) made his version of the popular vegetable a hit with his fans online.
“Yeeaaassss come through with the smoke turkey wings,” wrote someone in the comments.
Al Roker’s Sweet Potato Poon
TODAY weatherman Al Roker’s sweet potato poon is just one of the family recipes he shares in his cookbook, “Al Roker’s Recipes to Live By.” A recipe passed down from his mom, this baked delight is made with a combination of sweet potatoes, butter and a blend of sweet spices. We’re not sure if this dish qualifies as a side dish or a dessert.
Marcus Samuelsson’s Moroccan Spiced Turkey
If you’re looking to do a little something different with your turkey this holiday season, try chef Marcus Samuelsson’s Moroccan-spiced turkey. Along with the amazing spices, the combination of orange, lemon and grapefruit juice will give your bird some fresh flavor.
Tiffany Haddish’s ‘She Ready’ Fried Chicken
If you’re tired of turkey, give Tiffany Haddish’s ‘She Ready’ fried chicken recipe a try. She fries up a combination of legs, thighs and wings seasoned with spices including Lawry’s, Shaky Dust BBQ seasoning, cayenne pepper and garlic salt.
Kelis’ Candied Ginger Cornbread
Singer Kelis loves to get down in the kitchen, and she shared one of her favorite holiday recipes, her candied ginger cornbread with fans on Facebook.
Patti LaBelle’s Macaroni and Cheese
Plenty of butter and five types of cheese make Patti LaBelle’s macaroni and cheese a gooey, delicious side dish.
Snoop Dogg & E-40's Honey Walnut Shrimp
The rappers share their easy-to-make Air Fryer Honey Walnut Shrimp recipe in their cookbook collab, “Goon With the Spoon.” Made with a mixture of mayo, sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice, light brown sugar and walnut halves, this recipe is sure to be a party pleaser.
Carla Hall’s Candied Sweet Potatoes
Carla Hall has a simple but yummy recipe for candied sweet potatoes. Hall roasts her potatoes before she bakes to help bring out the flavor, then adds spices like brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg to create a delicious dish.
Sunny Anderson’s Charred Orange and Cranberry Relish
Forget canned cranberries. All you need is an orange, fresh cranberries, sugar and ginger to recreate star chef Sunny Anderson’s charred orange and cranberry relish side dish.
Michelle Obama’s Apple Cobbler
If you’re looking for something sweet to eat after dinner, try former First Lady Michelle Obama’s Apple Cobbler. The simple recipe has a sweet and delicious filling, thanks to the Granny Smith apples, cinnamon, brown sugar and nutmeg.
Patti LaBelle’s Sweet Potato Pie
When it comes to Black folks and the holidays, sweet potato pie is a must-have. So if you don’t already have a family recipe, Patti LaBelle’s sweet potato pie recipe is a delicious option. She says the whipped cream is optional, but we beg to differ!
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