While you might not convince your kiddos to try squid ink pasta or charcoal crackers, we’re betting black olives, raisins and maybe even black beans are a regular part of their rep. This “Black Friday” instead of shopping ’til you drop, try serving up something dark and yummy. Read on for the list.
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For the Sweet Tooth
Black licorice, especially in the form of Scotty Dogs
Blackberries (try frozen this time of year)
Black sesame macarons, get the recipe here.
photo: ronamae via flickr
For the Staples
Black beans/black bean soup
Black rice
Black lentils
Black quinoa
photo: megan via flickr
For the Snacker
Raisins
Black olives
Figs
photo: Ivan Lian via flickr
For the Foodie
Black Pasta
Black Garlic
Black sesame seeds
What black foods have you tried? Did your kids like them?
—Amber Guetebier
