Pig’s Feet – Moist, succulent, and packed with flavor! Slow-cooked over low heat makes for an unbelievably tender, juicy, and perfectly flavorful meal. This is soul food at its best! When I growing up, we served pig’s feet on special occasions, like Christmas or New Year’s. I have many fond memories of family and friends …
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I’m sharing a fantastic collection of Jamaican patties recipes that will give you soul-satisfying goodness. With so many to choose from—meaty or vegan, sweet, spicy, and savory—these buttery and flaky pastry pockets filled with exquisite fillings are highly addicting. They will surely fly off the table before you know it. Don’t say I didn’t warn ya! 😉 …
Hog Maw may not make it on the top 10 gourmet foods list, but it is definitely a soul food specialty. And when cooked properly, this fat-free deliciousness is a real treat. If you like chitterlings, then you’ll love hog maw. What is Hog Maw? Before I explain, remember what natural sausage casings are. Yeah, …
Beef Tripe and Beans – A soul-food specialty, savory beef tripe is a testament to our grandmothers’ resourcefulness. The mild flavor accentuates and absorbs the delicious spices you stew it in. Then low and slow turns this economical meat into a hearty and tender dish. I recently visited an authentic Asian restaurant and was surprised …
Biscuit Recipes – Soft, buttery, melt-in-your-moth goodness comes in different forms. Every Southern grandma has her go-to recipe and is proud to share it with her family. We’ve put them all together (and a few modernized versions) for the perfect collection of fabulicious buttery biscuit recipes. I don’t know about you, but I love biscuits …
Mac and Cheese Recipes – Soul food at its finest is creamy, cheesy, and oh so rich. No family cookout is complete without it. And these super easy recipes will make you the star of your next get-together, even if you’ve never made mac and cheese before. My boys used to upset me because they …
Fried Chicken Recipes – Crispy, flavorful, juicy fried chicken is number #1 on the top ten soul foods list. And this cookout essential is easier than you think. Whether you decide to brine it in buttermilk, ramp up the spices, or go for a more traditional approach, we have it all. One of my favorite …
Jerk Chicken is smokey, juicy, and incredibly flavored grilled chicken with a Jamaican jerk marinade. What could be better than the perfect balance of heat and sweetness? Having a whole collection of delectable jerk chicken recipes! What is Jerk Chicken? This famous Jamaican dish is chicken marinated in a fabulous blend of seasonings (including cloves, …
Buttery and creamy grits recipes are essential to authentic Southern comfort food. This simple dish is surprisingly flavorful and needs nothing more than salt and a pat of butter. While Southerners often eat them for breakfast, they’re the perfect side any time of day. Thinking back on the first time I tasted grits brings back …
Pound Cake Recipes – With its moist, dense, melt-in-your-mouth texture, pound cake is a traditional Soul Food dessert. These mouthwatering recipes prove you can do anything with the right ingredients. Super easy to throw together and simple to adapt to ingredients that are in season. Pound cake is a sure winner whenever I want to …