The Black Contessa
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The Black Contessa
"Don't be eye candy. Be soul food."
“Don’t be eye candy. Be soul food.”

Recent Posts

Recent Posts
Brioche French Toast
Brioche, French Toast
Brioche French Toast
Brioche, French Toast

A Sunday Kind Of Love

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Brioche, French Toast
No- Fuss Fruit Tart
Strawberry
No- Fuss Fruit Tart
Strawberry

No fuss. Big taste.

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Strawberry
Sea Salt Brownies
Brownies
Sea Salt Brownies
Brownies

Sweet Treat

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Brownies
Salads
Nicoise Salad
Eggs, Salmon, Vegetables
Nicoise Salad
Eggs, Salmon, Vegetables

For ladies who lunch.

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Eggs, Salmon, Vegetables
Heirloom Tomato Salad
Tomato, Feta
Heirloom Tomato Salad
Tomato, Feta

Fresh and Bright.

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Tomato, Feta
Watermelon Mint Feta Salad
Watermelon
Watermelon Mint Feta Salad
Watermelon

Cool and refreshing.

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Watermelon
Peach Balsamic Salad
Peach, Goat Cheese, Proscuitto, Balsamic Vinegar
Peach Balsamic Salad
Peach, Goat Cheese, Proscuitto, Balsamic Vinegar

A new classic.

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Peach, Goat Cheese, Proscuitto, Balsamic Vinegar
Sweet Treats
No- Fuss Fruit Tart
Strawberry
No- Fuss Fruit Tart
Strawberry

No fuss. Big taste.

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Strawberry
Sea Salt Brownies
Brownies
Sea Salt Brownies
Brownies

Sweet Treat

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Brownies
Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp
Strawberry
Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp
Strawberry

Sweet Comfort.

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Strawberry
Poached Pears
Pears
Poached Pears
Pears

Tis the Season

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Pears
Mains
Jerk Chicken Wings
Chicken
Jerk Chicken Wings
Chicken

Jamaican Heat

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Chicken
Peruvian Chicken with Green Sauce
Chicken
Peruvian Chicken with Green Sauce
Chicken

Spicy & Fresh.

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Chicken
Cajun Shrimp Pasta
Cajun, Creole, Shrimp
Cajun Shrimp Pasta
Cajun, Creole, Shrimp

Spicy. Smoky. Comfort.

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Cajun, Creole, Shrimp
Lamb Meatballs & Yogurt Sauce
Lamb
Lamb Meatballs & Yogurt Sauce
Lamb

Bold! Fresh! Flavor!

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Lamb
Instant Pot Chicken Adobo
Chicken
Instant Pot Chicken Adobo
Chicken

Weeknight Delight

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Chicken
Sheet Pan Roasted Okra and Tomatoes
Okra, Tomato, Black Eyed Peas, Corn, Sausage
Sheet Pan Roasted Okra and Tomatoes
Okra, Tomato, Black Eyed Peas, Corn, Sausage

A taste of home.

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Okra, Tomato, Black Eyed Peas, Corn, Sausage
Chicken Stew
Chicken
Chicken Stew
Chicken

This amazing chicken stew is the perfect solution for a case of the “Mondays.”

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Chicken
Honey Chipotle Wings
Chicken
Honey Chipotle Wings
Chicken

Smoky. Spicy. Sweet.

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Chicken
Chimichurri Sauce
Beef, Chicken, Fish, Condiment
Chimichurri Sauce
Beef, Chicken, Fish, Condiment

Saucy.

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Beef, Chicken, Fish, Condiment
Breakfast
Sour Cherry Granola
Granola, Yogurt
Sour Cherry Granola
Granola, Yogurt

Sweet Hippie Goodness.

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Granola, Yogurt
Honey Lavender Latte
Coffee, Honey, Lavender
Honey Lavender Latte
Coffee, Honey, Lavender

Floral & Sweet.

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Coffee, Honey, Lavender
Apricot Breakfast Pastry
Apricot, Pastry
Apricot Breakfast Pastry
Apricot, Pastry

Spring Delight

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Apricot, Pastry
Small Bites
Nicoise Salad
Eggs, Salmon, Vegetables
Nicoise Salad
Eggs, Salmon, Vegetables

For ladies who lunch.

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Eggs, Salmon, Vegetables
Sheet Pan Roasted Okra and Tomatoes
Okra, Tomato, Black Eyed Peas, Corn, Sausage
Sheet Pan Roasted Okra and Tomatoes
Okra, Tomato, Black Eyed Peas, Corn, Sausage

A taste of home.

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Okra, Tomato, Black Eyed Peas, Corn, Sausage
Citrus and Herb Salmon
Salmon, Seafood
Citrus and Herb Salmon
Salmon, Seafood

Love at first bite

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Salmon, Seafood
Crispy Smashed Potatoes
Potato
Crispy Smashed Potatoes
Potato

The perfect side dish.

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Potato
 

the black contessa

Hi and welcome! I’m Carmen, also known as The Black Contessa. I’m a self taught home cook based in Dallas, TX. On this blog you’ll find recipes that are approachable and impressive. I believe food is how you share your soul with others. Here I share my California soul and reflect the eclectic flavors I have come to love.

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Nothing says comfort like a big bowl of Spaghetti. There are so many ways to make this pantry staple. Today, I used a mixture of Italian sausage and ground turkey, a bit of red wine, anchovy paste, and homemade tomato sauce. The result was a delicio
Today is my birthday! I’m so grateful for each and every one of you! This blog has been such a gift to me over the past year! Can’t wait to share more! #chapter38
I’m so excited for summer produce! Delicious plouts, sweet peaches, and ripe tomatoes are just the beginning. Texas has some of the most amazing, locally grown produce. Can’t wait to use the best of what summer has to offer trying new rec
Happy Friday! Summer is here and there is nothing more refreshing than eating Watermelon Feta & Mint Salad! A cool treat, perfect for your cookout this weekend. Recipe linked in bio. #watermelon #watermelonfetasalad #summervibes #summersalad
Ahead of Juneteenth, I’d love to share some of my favorite cookbooks that I return to again and again by Black authors. Now more than ever, it is so fulfilling to be able to celebrate Black foodways! Check them out! Pictured from left to right
Happy Monday! My bestie @ashleydiorthomas came to Dallas to celebrate her birthday with me! So happy to have her here! At her request I made a charcuterie board. Great for an easy dinner! Much of the items were available from local markets includin
Happy Friday! Definitely ready for the weekend and will be celebrating by having a traditional Bees Knees Cocktail! Recipe below: Ingredients 2 ounces gin 3/4 ounce lemon juice, freshly squeezed 1/2 ounce honey syrup Preparation Pour all ingredien
From time to time I revisit Edna Lewis iconic, “The Taste of Country Cooking.” Not just for recipes which are incredible, but also for her recollections of growing up in her Virginia farming community settled by freed slaves. Edna Lewis
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