Join me in celebrating Juneteenth by checking out the list of contributors to the 2023 Juneteenth Virtual Cookout down below. 30+ black creators contributed to this collaborative menu as a Freedom Day tribute. Juneteenth marks our country’s second independence day, the final emancipation of those enslaved in the US back in announced in 1865.

For over 150 years since, Black American families, home-cooks, chefs, and culinarians have commemorated the summer holiday with a wide range of food traditions that tell a story of the perseverance of a people. We are honoring that tradition by uniting the black food blogger community by sharing our favorite cookout recipes.

The recipes in the Juneteenth Cookout list range from all over the African Diaspora and include appetizers, entrees, side dishes and desserts. Check them out along with my recipe for one of my favorite cookout sodas, frozen - Tahitian Treat Popsicles..

View the full menu here and a few other vegan/vegetarian soul recipes below:

Savor and Sage – Soul Hummus and Vegetable Board

Brazilian Kitchen Abroad – Watermelon Salad with Cilantro Honey Lime dressing

Geo’s Table – Southern Caviar (Black eyed Pea Salad)

Collards Are The Old Kale – White Beans w/Tomato Chow Chow

That Green Lyfe – Strawberry Mango Romaine Salad w/ Raspberry Vinaigrette

Slight Kitchen Werk- Tahitian Treat Popsicles

My Pretty Brown Eats – Watermelon Basil Gin Cocktail

My Sweet Precision –Strawberry Lemonade Vodka

Join in, share, and help us continue the legacy of celebrating progress by using the hashtag #JuneteenthCookout2023 on Instagram to show love to all the participants.

I hope you incorporate them into some of your cooking – not just on Juneteenth, but always.

Happy Cooking!

Tahitian Treat Popsicles

MAKES: about 6 popsicles | PREP TIME: 5 minutes | COOK TIME: 3 hours

Ingredients

2 cups Tahitian Treat soda pop

Popsicle Molds

1/2 cup Ciroc Vodka - Red Berry (optional)

Preparing The Popsicles:

1. In a measuring cup (something similar that can be easily poured out of), add in the vodka followed by the Tahitian Treat soda pop; use a spoon to mix together. Note: If you do not prefer alcohol, add in an additional cup of soda pop.

2. Carefully pour the liquid mixture into the popsicle molds, then place in popsicle stick

3. Freeze for 3-4 hours; serve immediately after removing from the freezer and enjoy!

Show off your WERK on social media, by using hashtag #SlightKitchenWerk