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Nicole A. Taylor

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.

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.

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.

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.