4 Recipes for a Memorable June 16 Celebration

A day to share food, culture and identity with loved ones, June 19th commemorates the liberation of enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas, on June 19, 1865, two and a half years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation. It is now recognized as a federal holiday.

red foodswhich symbolize resilience and joy, are traditionally eaten in the celebrations of June 19. this bright watermelon chow chow and baked chickensmothered in a bright hibiscus barbecue sauce, they’re especially nice. But they are also just suggestions. Add other red dishes, such as Strawberry Hibiscus Lemonade, charleston red rice either red velvet cupcakes. Or just make a couple of the recipes below and fire up the barbecue to let the smell of charcoal, the official megaphone of summer, summon your loved ones.

immersed in tartar sauce or a Aioliserved with salted butter or plain, quiet puppies — their golden color symbolizing prosperity — they are the perfect starter or accompaniment for any meal, but especially seafood or barbecue. The cornmeal batter is dotted with onion and chives, then fried in a couple inches of hot oil until the outside is crispy and delicious and the inside is moist and tender.

It’s spicy, it’s sweet, it’s spicy. A fantastic condiment, watermelon chow chow has a bright freshness and a soft crunch that mellows out over time. It gives anything that’s spooned a kick, whether it’s grilled meats like hot dogs or sausage, or kale.

This baked chicken is layered with sweet, sour, and spicy flavors: a dry marinade built with seasoned salt, onion powder, and garlic powder infuses the meat until it’s deliciously flavorful, then layered with a homemade hibiscus barbecue sauce, a counterpoint. the meaty roast chicken. and baked until slightly sticky and caramelized.

This vintage cake recipe is part pound cake, part coffee cake, but, here, a crunchy brown sugar-pecan topping is inside instead of on top for tidier, tastier eating. Ideal for coffee or brunch, or to end a June 16 celebration, it’s made with abundance in mind and fit to feed a crowd.