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Best recipes from the Feast community cookbook for your home kitchen.
Hulbat Halva, Canjeero, and Abish: A Celebration of Strength from Ethiopia’s Eastern Heart
The aroma of caramelized onions, fenugreek, and fermenting dough is unforgettable, reminding me of my grandmother’s kitchen. In that cozy space in Harar, sunlight streamed through lace curtains while copper pots made gentle sounds. Here, three culinary traditions—Harari, Somali, and Oromo—came together, creating a rich history of resilience. This narrative is not just about recipes; it reveals how food protects our culture, expresses love when words fall short, and connects diverse pasts.
By Jaffar Redi2 years ago in Feast
Injera: The Heart of Ethiopian Cuisine and My Heritage
Food means more than just eating. It tells stories, reflects our traditions, and shapes our identities. For me, injera is not just a dish; it represents my culture, family ties, and my connection to Ethiopian roots. This sour, spongy flatbread has been a constant in my home, bringing back memories of family gatherings, childhood meals, and the pride of upholding a long-standing culinary tradition.
By Jaffar Redi2 years ago in Feast
Grandma’s Cast-Iron Cornbread
Grandma’s Cast-Iron Cornbread: A Legacy of Love and Resilience Food carries more than just sustenance—it embodies history, tradition, and memory. One dish that has been a cornerstone in my family for generations is my grandmother’s cast-iron cornbread. It wasn’t just a side dish; it was the heart of our gatherings, a humble yet profound symbol of resilience, love, and survival.
By Jason “Jay” Benskin2 years ago in Feast
The Miracle of Three Fish and a Can of Beans
Food has always been more than mere sustenance; it’s a bridge to history, a symbol of resilience, and a testament to faith. The dish I call The Miracle of Three Fish and a Can of Beans is rooted in both personal experience and a biblical inspiration—the story of Jesus feeding the multitudes with five loaves and two fish. For me, this recipe is more than a meal; it represents survival, resourcefulness, and the unshakable belief that even the smallest provisions, when used wisely, can be enough.
By T. E. Door2 years ago in Feast
A Waft of Memories. Runner-Up in A Taste of Home Challenge.
A Waft of Memories D. A. Ratliff A waft of ginger greeted me as I entered my neighborhood bakery. A batch of freshly baked ginger cookies sat on the counter, waiting to be placed in the case. The spicy aroma lured me inside, and I ordered a dozen cookies before they left the baking tray. After making my purchases, I returned to my car and grabbed a cookie out of the bag.
By D. A. Ratliff2 years ago in Feast
The Best EVER Chippy Chips
A few years ago, at the start of the Ukraine war, when the price of vegetable oil and electricity went through the roof, the culinary world of the North of England quaked with fear. Community social media groups lit up, cosy weekend-in marital conversations soured, and parents mournfully lamented the tragic possibility that the price of a chippy tea might go up.
By Caroline Jane2 years ago in Feast
My Mom's Stroganoff. Honorable Mention in A Taste of Home Challenge.
Most people have a favorite comfort food they like to eat. It can be a sweet dessert, chocolate, mashed potatoes, just about anything from Thanksgiving dinner. Some dishes are cultural, something that reminds them of family and home. Others are just for the taste or mouth feel of the food item. I know when my husband is having an off day, he wants macaroni and cheese. A perennial favorite with kids and adults alike. You can never do wrong with the orange-yellow noodle-y goodness.
By Barb Dukeman2 years ago in Feast
Paella on the Beach. Honorable Mention in A Taste of Home Challenge.
I don’t remember much about my paternal grandmother other than her cupcakes. Bound up in tinfoil wrappers, they always had badly burned bottoms, which amassed on a plate every holiday as the family ate around the carbon char. Partially incinerated cupcakes remain my most enduring memory of her.
By J. Otis Haas2 years ago in Feast
Betty Crocker Small Bites: 100 Recipes For The Way You Really Cook - Cookbook Review
Betty Crocker Small Bites: 100 Recipes For The Way You Really Cook - Cookbook Review Summary According to the cookbook, these recipes are irresistible! You cannot stop at just one! Some recipes may be prepared ahead.
By Leiann Lynn Rose Spontaneo2 years ago in Feast
My Mom's Picadillo
One of the things I hate most about recipes online is the long story that comes before it. The entire history of where the ingredients for a butter cake come from, the author’s entire food-on-the-road blog, or everything that’s happened in the world since it was formed. A lot of advertisements floating around the sides or in between the text. Then follows the general ingredients, and more dialogue. A few photos. THEN you get the recipe measures and directions. If you want the recipe, skip right to the end below. I promise not to tattle on you.
By Barb Dukeman2 years ago in Feast
Chicken Soup with Rice
When I was a little kid, my mother would always get these books for the children to read. This is why I love to read and write now. We had Dr. Seuss books, Little Golden Books, and Sweet Pickel books. My brothers and I would love to get the Sweet Pickel books. The back inside cover would display a map of the fictional town of Sweet Pickels. One of the houses on the map was red and blue. It slightly resembled our house which was red and blue. I don’t remember any of the stories, but that house was enough for us to love the books.
By David E. Perry2 years ago in Feast
