The weeklong celebration of Kwanzaa is a perfect opportunity to revisit soothing, hearty winter foods, says celebrity chef ...

Morning Edition host Michel Martin talks with food historian Jessica B. Harris about the history of eating greens during the holidays and how it became a tradition for many African-American families.

NPR's Leila Fadel and chef Padma Lakshmi make recipes from Lakshmi's book, "Padma's All American," which highlights foods made by immigrant communities that are also perfect for the holidays.