236 traditional black Recipes

beans (i use 2/3 black eyed peas and 1/3 black ), cooked and drained, shrimp, cleaned and chopped 1/4-1/2 pieces, sweet onion, diced fine, habanero chili, very fine chop, salt, fresh black pepper, ground cumin, fresh cilantro, flour for coating, oil for frying

ground beef, bulk italian sausage, warm water, sliced black olives, basil, garlic powder, dried oregano, dried sage, ground black pepper, minced garlic, dried onion flakes, marinara sauce, lasagna noodles, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, shredded

chestnuts, butter, orange juice, tangerine juice, lemon juice, whole turkey, salt and ground black pepper to taste, ground beef, ground pork, chopped onion, uncooked instant rice, pine nuts, raisins (optional), butter, chicken broth, brandy, salt, ground black pepper

oil, jalapenos, chopped fine, onions, chopped medium, garlic cloves, minced (not traditional) (optional), black beans (or red kidney or pink kidney-black has the most flavor), beer

cream cheese, softened, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, strong black coffee, divided, vanilla wafers, divided, cocoa powder (to garnish )

ground bison, refried beans , traditional, shredded cheddar cheese, tortilla

pearl onions, water, butter, all-purpose flour, milk, salt to taste, ground black pepper to taste

jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined, dijon mustard, seafood seasoning (such as old bay), or to taste, heavy whipping cream, chicken stock, shallot, finely chopped, butter, garlic powder, grits, uncooked, salt and ground black pepper to taste, maple-cured bacon, italian bread, olive oil, divided, shredded cheddar cheese

whole chickens, skinned and quartered (or 8 pieces chicken thighs), canola oil , plus 3 tbsp, fresh nutmeg, allspice, cumin powder, salt, saffron threads, cinnamon sticks, whole cardamom seeds, peppercorns, water, freshly ground black pepper, head cauliflower, trimmed into florets, eggplant, peeled, cubed , and salted; make sure to place in a colander so water can drain, onions , halved through the root end and thinly sliced, core still attached, grain rice, converted rice, ground cardamom, allspice, saffron threads, fresh nutmeg, fresh ground cinnamon, canola oil, salt and freshly ground black pepper, toasted pine nuts, for garnish

rump roast (chuck roast or other cut suitable for pot roast is okay), buttermilk (4 cups), butter, extra virgin olive oil, red wine (we used red zinf ), beef stock, french tarragon , tied together (subbed for fresh thyme), green peppercorns, crushed or 1/2 tsp black peppercorns, crushed, placed in tea infuser, dozen small red potato, unpeeled, left whole (specifically those small red creamer potatoes), carrot, peeled and cut into chunks (we replaced a few carrots with parsnips), arrowroot, filtered water, salt , to taste, black pepper , to taste

oxtails , cut into pieces, black peppercorns, black peppercorns, caraway seeds, cardamom seed, saffron thread, ground fenugreek, turmeric, salt, ripe tomatoes, peeled & chopped, white pearl onions, garlic cloves, lightly crushed

lamb, large cubes, basmati rice, carrot, peeled and finely diced, green pepper, seeded and finely diced, tomato, peeled and diced, chopped onion, garlic cloves, minced, ground cumin, ground coriander, salt and black pepper, butter (for frying ) or olive oil (for frying), toasted pine nuts, saffron, ground green cardamoms, ground cinnamon, ground allspice, white pepper, ground dried limes, water, beef stock cube (maggi), onion, finely chopped, chopped tomatoes, garlic cloves, minced, tomato paste, diced celery, salt and black pepper, butter

frozen chopped spinach,thawed and pressed dry, black-eyed peas,drained, sliced water chestnuts,drained and chopped, sour cream, miracle whip, dry vegetable soup mix, garlic powder, party bread slices

ground beef, olive oil, green onions, minced (white part only ), cumin powder, chili powder, dried oregano, jalapeno pepper, diced, garlic, minced, black pepper, coarsely ground, monterey jack cheese

pearl onions, water, butter, all-purpose flour, milk, salt to taste, ground black pepper to taste

spaghetti, unsalted butter, onions, minced, all-purpose flour, warmed, whole milk, parmesan cheese, grated, worcestershire sauce, cubed leftover ham or 4 cups cooked chicken or 4 cups cooked turkey or 4 cups cooked beef, etc, scallion, trimmed & chopped, parmesan cheese, black pepper, freshly grated

table salt, dried cannellini beans, rinsed and picked over or 2 cups dried cannellini beans, celery ribs, bay leaf, fresh thyme, fresh garlic sausage (see note ), salt pork , rinsed of excess salt, vegetable oil, pork shoulder, cut into 1-inch chunks, onion, chopped fine, carrots, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch dice or 1 cup carrot, garlic cloves (minced or pressed ), tomato paste, dry white wine, diced tomatoes, low sodium chicken broth, ground black pepper, white bread , torn into rough pieces, fresh parsley leaves, chopped

ground beef (i use lean), onion, chopped, bread, broken up, egg, beaten, ketchup, brown mustard, black pepper, milk , as needed