3 soul food recipes to celebrate Black History Month [Video]

SAN ANTONIO – Whether you’re celebrating Black History Month or giving up meat for Lent, this recipe from Chef Ashley Griggs will feed your soul.

Griggs is the owner of a San Antonio catering business called Peace of Cake. That’s what she does; she makes enjoying soul food a “piece of cake” for you and your family. You can book her to cater your next event here.

Mac n Cheese

Ingredients:

Directions:

Boil the macaroni for 8 to 10 minutes, then drain it and set aside.

While the pasta cooks, add the butter to a large skillet that’s oven-proof and melt over medium heat. Once the butter melts, whisk in the flour and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until the mixture is lightly browned. This will remove the raw taste of the flour. Whisk in the salt and pepper. Add the milk and whisk to remove lumps. Whisk until smooth.

Add the smoked …