Founder Ibraheem Basir grew up in a kitchen filled with Creole, Caribbean, and Latin American cooking. Inspired by traditional Black and Latino recipes, A Dozen Cousins makes flavorful pantry-friendly recipes with non-GMO ingredients like avocado oil, apple cider vinegar, and bold spices. To foster wellness in traditionally underserved communities, the brand supports non-profit partners that work to eliminate socioeconomic health disparities throughout the country.