Celebrate Juneteenth With These Delicious Recipes!

In America, we celebrate many holidays – Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Memorial Day. But there is one holiday that is often overlooked: Juneteenth.

Celebrated on June 19th, Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. This year, why not celebrate Juneteenth by cooking up some delicious recipes? We’ve gathered 20 of our favorite recipes for you to try – from chicken burgers to devil’s food icebox cake!

So fire up the grill, get out your pots and pans, and start cooking up some memories!

Nicole Taylor’s Chicken Burgers: These delicious chicken burgers are perfect for a summer cookout!
Ingredients:
• ½ cup finely chopped onion
• ¼ cup finely chopped celery
• ⅓ cup mayonnaise
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• ¾ pound ground chicken breast
Instructions:
Combine the onion, celery, mayonnaise, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Add the chicken and mix gently with your hands until everything is well combined. Divide the mixture into four equal portions and shape them into patties.
Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat and brush with oil. Grill the burgers until cooked through, about four minutes per side. Serve on buns with your favorite toppings.

Devil’s Food Icebox Cake: This rich and Chocolatey dessert is perfect for a summer celebration!
Ingredients:
• 24 double-chocolate sandwich cookies
• ½ cup heavy cream
• ¼ cup milk
• ¼ cup sugar
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
Place half of the cookies in the bottom of a loaf pan. Whisk together the cream, milk, sugar, and vanilla until light and fluffy. Pour half of the mixture over the cookies in the pan, then top with the remaining cookies. Pour the remaining mixture over the top and cover with plastic wrap. Place in the fridge for at least four hours or overnight. When ready to serve, cut into slices and enjoy!

Southern-Style Cornbread: This classic cornbread is the perfect side dish for any summer meal!
Ingredients:
• ½ cup yellow cornmeal
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• ⅓ cup sugar
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. In a bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl, whisk together ⅓ cup of milk and an egg. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until everything is well combined. Pour into a greased loaf pan and bake for 25 minutes until golden brown. Serve warm with butter.
https://www.today.com/food/nicole-taylor-juneteenth-recipes-chicken-burgers-devils-food-icebox-cake-t257341

Watermelon salad: This refreshing salad is perfect for a summer picnic!
Ingredients:
• ½ small seedless watermelon, cut into cubes
• ½ red onion, diced
• ¼ cup white balsamic vinegar
• ¼ cup chopped fresh mint
Instructions:
In a large bowl, combine the watermelon, onion, vinegar, and mint. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve chilled or at room temperature. Enjoy!

Grilled Summer Vegetables: These grilled vegetables are the perfect addition to any summer meal!
Ingredients:
• ½ zucchini, sliced into rounds
• ½ yellow squash, sliced into rounds
• ½ red onion, sliced into rounds
• ¼ cup olive oil
• Juice of ½ lemon
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions:
Preheat grill to high heat. In a large bowl, combine the zucchini, yellow squash, red onion, olive oil, and lemon juice. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Grill the vegetables until slightly charred on all sides. Serve immediately. Enjoy!

Summer Fruit Salad: This refreshing salad is perfect for a summer potluck!
Ingredients:
• ½ cantaloupe, cubed
• ½ honeydew melon, cubed
• ½ pint of blueberries
• ¼ cup lemon juice
Instructions:
Combine the cantaloupe, honeydew melon, blueberries, and lemon juice in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Peach Cobbler: This classic cobbler is the perfect summer dessert!
Ingredients:
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• ½ cup sugar
• ¼ teaspoon baking powder
• ⅛ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup milk
Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Add the milk and mix until everything is well combined. Pour into a greased baking dish and bake for 25 minutes until golden brown. Serve warm with ice cream.
https://unpeeledjournal.com/juneteenth-food-ideas-recipes/

Grilled chicken: This grilled chicken is the perfect addition to any summer meal!
Ingredients:
• ½ teaspoon paprika
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• ⅛ teaspoon onion powder
Instructions:
Preheat grill to high heat. Season chicken with paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder. Grill chicken until cooked through, about four minutes per side. Serve immediately
https://www.today.com/food/juneteenth-recipes-t255772

Frozen Watermelon Margaritas: These frozen margaritas are the perfect summer cocktail!
Ingredients:
• ½ cup tequila
• ¼ cup triple sec
• ⅓ cup lime juice
Instructions:
Combine tequila, triple sec, lime juice, and watermelon in a blender. Blend until smooth. Pour into glasses and serve immediately.

Sweet Tea: This classic sweet tea is the perfect summer drink!
Ingredients:
• ½ cup sugar
• ½ gallon of water
Instructions:
In a pot, bring the water to a boil. Add the sugar and stir until dissolved. Remove from heat and add tea bags. Let steep for five minutes. Remove tea bags and let cool completely. Serve over ice.

Tomato Sandwich: This classic sandwich is the perfect summer lunch!
Ingredients:
• ½ loaf of bread
• ¼ cup mayonnaise
Instructions:
Slice bread into rounds. Spread each round with mayonnaise. Top with tomato slices and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.

Deviled Eggs: These deviled eggs are the perfect party appetizer!
Ingredients:
• ½ dozen eggs, hard-boiled
• ¼ cup mayonnaise
Instructions:
Remove the yolks from the hard-boiled eggs and place them in a bowl. Add the mayonnaise and mix until smooth. Spoon the mixture into a piping bag and pipe it into the egg whites. Sprinkle with paprika and serve immediately. Enjoy!

Watermelon Lemonade: This refreshing lemonade is perfect for a summer day!
Ingredients:
• ½ watermelon, cubed
• ½ cup sugar
• Juice of ½ lemon
Instructions:
In a blender, combine the watermelon, sugar, and lemon juice. Blend until smooth. Pour into glasses and serve over ice.

Summer Sangria: This classic sangria is the perfect summer cocktail!
Ingredients:
• ½ bottle of red wine
• ¼ cup brandy
• ⅓ cup triple sec
Instructions:
Combine the red wine, brandy, triple sec, and fruit in a pitcher. Refrigerate for at least two hours. Serve over ice, and enjoy!

BBQ Chicken: This BBQ chicken is the perfect summer dinner!
Ingredients:
• ½ teaspoon paprika
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• ⅛ teaspoon onion powder
Instructions:
Preheat grill to high heat. Season chicken with paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder. Grill chicken until cooked through, about four minutes per side. Baste with BBQ sauce and serve immediately. Enjoy!

Corn on the Cob: This classic summer food is the perfect addition to any meal!
Instructions:
Bring a pot of water to a boil and add the corn kernels. Cook for three to four minutes or until tender. Drain and serve immediately with butter and salt, to taste.

Grilled Peaches: These grilled peaches are the perfect summer dessert!
Ingredients:
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
Instructions:
Preheat grill to high heat. Sprinkle the peaches with cinnamon and nutmeg. Grill for two to three minutes per side, or until grill marks appear. Serve immediately with ice cream.

Summer Salad: This refreshing salad is perfect for a summer day!
Ingredients:
• ½ lb fresh berries (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries)
• ½ cup diced watermelon
• ½ cup diced cantaloupe
Instructions:
In a bowl, combine the berries, watermelon, and cantaloupe. Refrigerate for at least one hour. Serve chilled, and enjoy!

S’mores: These classic s’mores are the perfect summer treat!
Ingredients:
• ½ dozen marshmallows
• ¼ cup chocolate chips
Instructions:
Preheat grill to high heat. Place the marshmallows on skewers and grill for two to three minutes until golden brown. Remove from grill and let cool slightly. Place the chocolate chips on graham crackers and top with grilled marshmallows. Serve immediately.

Frozen Yogurt: This frozen yogurt is the perfect summer treat!
Ingredients:
• ½ cup plain yogurt
• ¼ cup honey
Instructions:
In a bowl, combine the yogurt and honey. Mix until smooth. Pour into a popsicle mold and freeze for at least four hours. Serve and enjoy!

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