Fresh Fridays: Heritage Holiday Table

Hello Katherine,

The holiday season is upon us!

There are numerous traditions around holidays celebrated by diﬀerent religions, nations and cultures—varying from country to country, region to region, and family to family. Almost always, food is at the center of these celebrations.

Heritage Holiday Table

While it’s important to keep your own traditions alive, why not try something new? Bring people together and celebrate delicious cuisines from around the world by enjoying globally-inspired dishes at your holiday tables this year.

"Three Sisters" Wild Rice Salad

The “Three Sisters” refer to corn, squash, and beans – three crops that Native Americans grew in harmony with each other, that made up the basis of many meals throughout the Americas. In this recipe, we toss the three sisters with wild rice (another crop native to North America) and punchy queso fresco (a fresh, Mexican cheese) for a hearty, one-dish recipe that could be served as a main or a side dish.

An Oldways recipe and photo

Cold Black-Eyed Pea Salad

Black-eyed peas have long been symbolic in African American culture and cuisine. This salad, an update to an Oldways classic, requires no cooking, and its crisp, bright ﬂavor will liven up any table. It would be great as a side to turkey, ham or any type of roast.

An Oldways recipe and photo