African American Holiday Traditions

[Munchkin03]

Originally Posted by DrPhil

I read wikipedia and still don't know what the heck chess pie is supposed to be. What does it takes like. Wikipedia references vinegar pie and says they are similar.

Speaking of vinegar, my family puts vinegar on our cabbage and cornbread dish. Is vinegar pie that tasty? If so, sign me up.

It's like pecan pie without the pecans.

[DrPhil]

Originally Posted by Munchkin03

It's like pecan pie without the pecans.

Oh yum, thanks! Wikipedia mentions pecan pie and the similar preparation. I take the pecans off of my pecan pie, anyway.

[amIblue?]

Chess pie is the bomb-diggity. My mom makes a chocolate chess sometimes which is just a slice of heaven.

[Munchkin03]

Originally Posted by amIblue?

Chess pie is the bomb-diggity. My mom makes a chocolate chess sometimes which is just a slice of heaven.

Okay, that sounds good.

One of my family's Christmas traditions is a brunch. We're Black so I guess that makes it an African-American tradition. I think we'd serve shellfish, but my grandmother is seriously allergic to it (ie, can't even be in the same room as someone who's had it and hasn't washed their face/hands).

[DSTRen13]

Originally Posted by amIblue?

Chess pie is the bomb-diggity. My mom makes a chocolate chess sometimes which is just a slice of heaven.

I *love* chocolate chess pie! No one outside my family ever seems to know what I'm talking about, but it's so good

[DrPhil]

Originally Posted by Munchkin03

One of my family's Christmas traditions is a brunch. We're Black so I guess that makes it an African-American tradition.

"Flag on the play! Misuse of Black Card! 40 Acres Penalty!"

~ Black Folks Referee

This thread has made me hungry.

[MysticCat]

Originally Posted by Munchkin03

It's like pecan pie without the pecans.

Exactly how I was going to describe it. The kind of chess pie my mother usually made was one she called syrup pie. I loved it when I was a kid.

[christiangirl]

The vanilla version on Wiki sounds like a mix between a creme brulee and a really eggy custard.

ETA: Oh crap, I just got hungry, too. #sweetpotatopie&icecream

[TonyB06]

Originally Posted by christiangirl

The vanilla version on Wiki sounds like a mix between a creme brulee and a really eggy custard.

ETA: Oh crap, I just got hungry, too. #sweetpotatopie&icecream

This is closest to the version my family makes, although not too "eggy," and no pecans. This year on my way back to my city, I actually bought one from a dessert vendor to bring home.

I had a slice last night. gooooooooooood eats.

[AOIIalum]

Originally Posted by DSTRen13

I *love* chocolate chess pie! No one outside my family ever seems to know what I'm talking about, but it's so good

I haven't had a good Chess Pie in about 11 years. Anyone have a good (meaning=idiot proof) recipe? I'd love one for Chocolate Chess but at this point I'm not picky.

[TonyB06]

I don't do chocolate chess pie, but here's a recipe for Lemon Chess Pie:

1 (6-oz.) ready-made shortbread piecrust
1 egg white, lightly beaten
4 large eggs, separated
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup melted butter
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice

Garnishes: whipped cream, fresh raspberries

Preparation
1. Preheat oven to 350°. Brush piecrust with beaten egg white. Bake 6 minutes. Remove from oven, and cool completely on a wire rack (about 30 minutes).
2. Beat 4 egg whites at high speed with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form.
3. Whisk together 4 egg yolks, sugar, and melted butter in a large bowl until blended. Stir in lemon juice. Fold in egg whites. Pour mixture into cooled piecrust, and place pie on a baking sheet.
4. Bake at 350° for 25 to 30 minutes or until set, shielding edges with aluminum foil after 20 minutes to prevent excessive browning. Remove from oven to wire rack, and cool completely (about 1 hour). Garnish, if desired.

[amIblue?]

Chocolate chess pie

1 1/3 c. sugar
1 sm. can Pet milk
3 tbsp. cocoa
1 tsp. vanilla
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 stick melted butter

Combine ingredients, pour into pie crust, bake 45 minutes at 350.

[Mevara]

My Thanksgiving dinner sounds so bland compared to what you guys are talking about. We had turkey, ham, mashed potatoes, stuffing, salad, veggies and pumpkin pie for dessert. Normally we also have mole but the designated person didn't bring it.

[christiangirl]

What is mole? Wait, you mean burrowing-in-the-ground mole?

[preciousjeni]

Originally Posted by christiangirl

What is mole? Wait, you mean burrowing-in-the-ground mole?

You're messing around, right? lol