FOOD · UNITED STATES
Family recipes, ready for a busy table.
A Dozen Cousins draws on Black and Latino food traditions from across the Americas. Its pantry products were developed to make culturally familiar recipes easier to enjoy in everyday life. The brand’s name comes from a daughter and her eleven cousins, keeping family meals close to the heart of its story.
About the founder
Ibraheem Basir founded A Dozen Cousins after growing up around Creole, Caribbean, and Latin American cooking. The company’s current story honors his legacy following his passing in 2026.
Source: Our Story – A Dozen Cousins. Editorial research checked November 8, 2026.
