McCormick is partnering with award-winning chef, taste-maker, soul food and southern cooking expert Millie Peartree, to acknowledge the history and prominence of soul food by transforming traditional charcuterie boards into "Soul-Cuterie" boards for Black History Month.
This collaboration provides fans the opportunity to celebrate soul food recipes and dig deeper to understand their history and the innovation used to create.
"Soul food is not just food from the soul, but also comes from the heart. Growing up in the South, I'm always inspired by the down-home cooking that was passed from generation to generation," said Chef Millie Peartree, in a statement. "Rooted in Black culture, soul food connects families and community. I love bringing this new spin to classic soul food with Soul-Cuterie, while still showcasing the origins and history of our favorite dishes."
To celebrate the partnership, McCormick has donated to the chef's "Full Heart, Full Bellies" initiative, which supports the food insecure in her current hometown – the Bronx. As a way to further educate and help fans learn soul food recipes, there is a new, dedicated section on Soul-Cuterie boards within the McCormick Flavor Maker App and on McCormick.com/Soul-Cuterie. The experience features the history behind soul food, Chef Peartree's classic recipes, with a few twists, along with videos that will showcase all the tips and tricks needed to create a Soul-Cuterie board.
Featured recipes include:
Catfish Nuggets: Battered in a mixture of Zatarain's Crispy Southern Fish Fri and Creole Mustard, with a hint of Old Bay Seasoning, these deep-fried bites serve up tender and flaky on the inside, with a golden-crisp coating on the outside.
Deviled Eggs with Southern Fried Chicken Skin: Crispy chicken skin adds an element of surprise and crunch to every bite of this appetizer, prepared with the signature heat of McCormick Paprika and tangy French's Classic Yellow Mustard.
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