Nicole A. Taylor
Author
Nicole A. Taylor has written for The New York Times, Atlas Obscura, Food & Wine, and Wine Enthusiast. Nicole founded NAT Media, an original content company focused on producing and amplifying black food creatives. She is the author of The Up South Cookbook and The Last O.G. Cookbook, and was the executive food editor at Thrillist.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Cocoa-Orange Catfish
Fresh orange juice, luxurious cocoa powder, and crunchy benne seeds transform fish fillets in Nicole A. Taylor’s genius recipe.
New Age Church Punch
Hibiscus punch with ground ginger, roasted pineapple, and fresh lime. Rum optional.
Fried Green Tomatoes
These fried green tomatoes from Nicole A. Taylor are the star of her Juneteenth menu.