Kwanzaa is an African festival that is celebrated during the month of December. The party includes lots of food, dancing, and poetry during the celebration. Here is an idea of ​​the type of food you would like to serve for Kwanzaa:

You can find Kwanzaa Sweet Potato Pie, Okra, Vegetarian Stew, Futari and Benne Cakes on the menu. Depending on where you live, you may even find that Kwanzaa is celebrated with Christmas by adding to the menu items that you can find on the table.

Furtari is an African pumpkin and yam dish. You will need 1 small onion, 2 tablespoons of oil, 1 cup of coconut milk, 1 pound of Hubbard squash, ½ teaspoon of salt, ½ teaspoon of ground cinnamon, 2 medium yams, and ¼ teaspoon of ground cloves. In a pan you will cook the onion until it is tender, then add the rest of the ingredients and heat until it boils. You will cook the dish until the vegetables are tender.

Sweet potato pie includes 2 cups sweet potato, 4 tablespoons margarine, 3 eggs, 1 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon nutmeg, ¾ cup milk, 1 teaspoon vanilla, 1 cake shell and ¼ cup of chopped walnuts. First, steam the sweet potatoes in the microwave. In a food processor mix the sweet potatoes with the butter. Then mix in the eggs, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Then the milk and vanilla are added. You can bake the cake for 35 to 40 minutes at 375 degrees.

The types of dishes traditionally served in Kwanzaa are really diverse and interesting. Why not add your own twist to one of the traditional dishes? Whatever you choose, your guests are sure to enjoy everything on offer at your celebration.