No matter the situation, Black women have historically taken a little and made it a lot, especially when it comes to food. It’s in our DNAs as generation after generation has demonstrated great resilience in the kitchen.
Over on Instagram, there is a wonderful group of users, who are home cooks and moms. After going through dozens, the following women were selected because they make easy recipes that look tasty as well as pass the healthy-ish and budget tests. As easy as it is for children to adapt to financial stresses, it can be harder for them to adapt to a change in food options. The way one mom put it, “Crisis is not a time to experiment. It’s a time to innovate.” We agree. Use these recipes as inspiration and ways of using the same ingredients in your pantry and fridge in a different way.
Meet seven Black moms (and one dad) on Instagram with some great recipes that are sure to win at meal time. (You’ll have to follow the link to the recipe to get it.)
Brooke Brimm, Vegan Soul Foodie | IG: @vegan.soulfoodie
Recipe Tutorial: Vegan Creole Tips & Hacks | Recipes: Vegan Creole Recipes (12)
Ressa McFadden
IG: @thevampire | Recipes: Apple Nachos & Blueberry Treats for Baby Cee
Brittney Callier, owner Pour and Stay Full® | IG: @kitchen.therapist
Recipe: Lasagna Soup with Mint/Basil Ricotta
Krysten and Marrekus Wilkes, Cooks With Soul | IG: @cookswithsoul
Recipes: New Orleans Style Seafood Egg Rolls & Seafood Nachos
Jehan Powell, Jehan Can Cook | IG: @jehancancook
Recipes: Jamaican Banana Fritters & Ginger Beer
Helena Faustin, That Nurse Can Cook | IG: @thatnursecancook
Recipe: Trinidadian Corn Soup
LaKita Anderson, Simply LaKita
IG: @simplylakita
Recipe: Pear Walnut Blue Cheese Salad
These are only a few moms and recipes. The recipes will withstand the test of time and give you a few more items to add to your menu. [Photos via Subjects]
Robin Caldwell is the blogger behind freshandfriedhard.com and academic researcher focusing on Black history, heritage and culture. Public historian primarily in Black American historical foodways: antebellum and regional.
