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johnnycake
or john·ny cake
[ jon-ee-keyk ]
noun
Northern U.S.
- an unleavened cake or bread made of cornmeal and water or milk, usually cooked on a griddle.
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of johnnycake1
An Americanism dating back to 1730–40; of uncertain origin; possibly by folk etymology from earlier jonakin
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At Kulture, Davis gives a rotating group of young Black chefs a place to iterate on classic dishes like oxtail ragout, fried fish fillets and johnnycakes.
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“Here you go,†said one of them, reaching out a hand and offering him johnnycake.
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She turned back to the stove and flipped the johnnycakes.
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There are also shrimp that have been grilled with their heads and shells on, placed over johnnycakes and splashed with spiced piri-piri sauce.
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That evening, those in attendance made quick work of the freshly fried walleye, hot johnnycakes, and a bowl of coleslaw we’d pulled together from pre-shredded cabbage and raisins.
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