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Nicole A. Taylor

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A Golden Hour, Happy Hour Menu for Juneteenth

To author Nicole A. Taylor, this holiday is the unofficial start of summer. Here’s how she’s celebrating this year.
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Green Tomato–Berry Salad With Sumac Dressing

Rethink green tomatoes—in this savory-sweet, make-ahead salad, they’re fresh and juicy. It’s a knockout addition to any cookout.
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Glazed Funnel Cakes With Fruit Confetti

Yes, the convivial festival favorite can be recreated at home. This one’s even more fun with a ginger-tinged glaze and a shower of pulverized berries.
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Watermelon Cucumber Slushy

Cold, smooth, and tangy-sweet, this invigorating refresher is just what's needed for Juneteenth and all of your hot summer days.
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Lemon-Pepper Catfish Nuggets With Peperoncini Dip

Buttermilk-soaked catfish gets superlatively crispy thanks to a rice-flour dredge, a tasty nod to both Juneteenth and Black fish-fry food traditions.
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Strawberry Hand Pies

These party-friendly hand pies with a peppery butter crust, jammy strawberry filling, and tangy goat cheese frosting are destined for your next summer gathering.
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Cocoa-Orange Catfish

Fresh orange juice, luxurious cocoa powder, and crunchy benne seeds transform fish fillets in Nicole A. Taylor’s genius recipe.
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New Age Church Punch

Hibiscus punch with ground ginger, roasted pineapple, and fresh lime. Rum optional.
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Fried Green Tomatoes

These fried green tomatoes from Nicole A. Taylor are the star of her Juneteenth menu.