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Warm up your evenings with a bowl of delicious oyster stew! This creamy stew, brimming with juicy oysters, is a celebration of flavors from the sea, perfectly blended with mild spices. A traditional delicacy, this stew is not just soulful but also easy to whip up for a comforting meal. Try this hearty gumbo if...
Hoppin' John is a Southern classic that combines black-eyed peas with rice, veggies, and seasonings for a flavourful, budget-friendly dish. Serve it on New Year's Day for good luck, or eat it all year round! So many Southern dishes have a rich history behind them and Hoppin' John is no exception. This dish originated with...
Ham and bean soup is a classic soup recipe that combines diced ham, ham hock, white beans, vegetables and simple spices. This easy ham soup recipe uses simple, affordable ingredients and cooks low & slow until the ham hock meat is falling apart tender. Ingredients For Ham And Bean Soup How To Make Ham And...
These whipped sweet potatoes (brown sugar sweet potatoes) are easy to make and a great side dish to replace regular mashed potatoes. It requires a handful of simple ingredients and has a creamy consistency, making it a perfect side dish for dinner or holiday meals. With minimal prep, these mashed sweet potatoes will be ready...
This Old Fashioned Creamed Corn is a classic comfort food. It has sweet corn kernels in a creamy, buttery sauce. Served hot, it makes the perfect companion to your favorite main dishes. Old Fashioned recipes are some of my favorites, especially this creamed corn. There aren't many ingredients, but the flavor is nothing short of...
Broccoli cheese casserole is a classic recipe that's served year-round. From family dinners to holidays feasts, this tasty side dish combines gooey cheese, tender broccoli, and French fried onions for a crunchy topping. This easy but flavorful casserole uses simple components but will impress any crowd. Ingredients For Broccoli Cheese Casserole How To Make Broccoli...
Jambalaya is a one pot dinner that's packed with protein, rice, and plenty of big, bold flavours! This version of the Creole classic is vegan, which means everyone can enjoy it. Jambalaya is a traditional Creole dish from Louisiana that incorporates elements from French, African, and Spanish cuisines to create something truly one-of-a-kind. While the...
This Thanksgiving and Christmas Ham recipe is guaranteed to add a touch of sweetness and warmth to your holiday feast! The succulent ham is bathed in a luscious glaze made from honey, brown sugar, aromatic cinnamon, and tangy pineapple juice, creating a perfect balance of flavors that will melt in your mouth. Check out our...
These fried green tomatoes are crunchy, tangy, and impossible to resist. They're the perfect way to use end-of-season tomatoes that don't have time to ripen! When you think of classic Southern dishes, you probably think about things like buttermilk biscuits, fried chicken, and macaroni and cheese. Or maybe you have a soft spot for fried...
She-Crab Soup, a rich, creamy soup much like bisque, shows off South Carolina cuisine. Heavy cream and Atlantic blue crab, and crab roe topped off with a dash of dry sherry create a spectacular seafood entree. One cup of this highly seasoned soup isn't enough. If you ever visit Charleston, South Carolina, you have to try...
Make homemade Sweet Potato Pie with canned yams and other simple ingredients using this easy recipe. Perfect when you want to save time by not roasting or boiling fresh sweet potatoes or when you need a pie recipe using canned sweet potato chunks or sweet potato puree. Add this to your dessert table during the holiday...
Stewed okra is a soulful dish that features the green, finger-shaped vegetable known as okra as its star ingredient. Paired with ripe tomatoes and seasonings, every bite of this Southern delight promises a comforting, earthy taste sensation. As a busy mom, I love recipes that are straightforward yet delicious, like my family's stewed okra and...
This turkey breast is perfectly roasted and features tender, juicy slices expertly seasoned and cooked to golden perfection. Whether you're hosting a festive holiday gathering or simply craving a delectable meal, this mouth-watering dish is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Pair it with your favorite sides and garnish with fresh herbs. You will also love...
Slow cooker Brunswick stew is an easy & hearty meal that you can serve year-round. Simple ingredients like pork, corn, lima beans, and potatoes slow cook until tender. The addition of BBQ sauce adds a nice kick of flavor. Making Brunswick stew is very easy, especially when you use the slow cooker. It's a true...
This corn maque choux is a plant-based version of the classic Cajun recipe! Fresh sweet corn is paired with peppers, tomatoes, and vegan bacon for a creamy, flavourful side dish. You don't really need to add much to fresh summer corn to make it delicious, but if you're in the mood for something other than...
Brunswick Stew - The ultimate comfort food that'll make you feel wrapped in a warm, Southern hug! This hearty dish is brimming with veggies, tender pulled pork, and a medley of flavors like tangy BBQ, savory chicken, and creamy lima beans. Whether you're cozying up on a cold winter's evening or looking for a no-fuss meal...
This Soul food seasoning recipe blend is the perfect spice mix for every Southern cook's kitchen. Made with a variety of spices you would find in Soul food kitchens, it's a make-ahead spice blend you will love to cook with. I'm a fan of making my own spice mixes ahead of time, a kitchen tip...
Listen up BBQ lovers! You gotta try some rib tips at least once in your life - they're juicy, mouthwatering, and finger-licking good! If you're a fan of cookouts, then smother these tender, flavorful bites in BBQ sauce for a crowd-pleasing recipe. As the summer grilling season approaches, I'm getting hyped for classic Southern cookouts...
This Mashed Potatoes with Cheese recipe is the perfect comfort food side dish. Packed with 5 different types of cheese, it is extra creamy and full of flavor. Learn how to make the best cheesy mashed potatoes from scratch with this easy recipe.
Sautéed yellow squash is a simple and delicious way to enjoy this versatile vegetable. With its bright color and tender texture, sautéed yellow squash makes a perfect side dish for any meal. Yellow squash, also known as summer squash, is a popular vegetable. It is widely available during the summer months. One of the best...
This vegan congealed fruit salad is just like the Jello rings you grew up eating, but it's made without gelatin! It's a refreshing, fruity side dish or dessert for summer cookouts and get-togethers. You might have grown up calling it a Jello mold, a Jello salad, or molded gelatin. Maybe you just called it a...
This Classic African American Cornbread Dressing is made the traditional way and is the version prepared and served by most Black families. It's baked with the Holy Trinity ingredients, green pepper, onions, celery, and sage. Serve this for soul food side dish for Sunday dinners, Christmas, or Thanksgiving. No holiday is complete without the dressing!...
This Pig Pickin' Cake pairs moist yellow cake with a fluffy vanilla whipped topping, crushed pineapple, and juicy mandarin oranges for an easy dessert with an unforgettable name! Is it a cake that looks like a pig? What is Pig Pickin' Cake?! If you've never had it before, get ready, because you're in for a...
These Smothered Pork Chops are Southern staple pan-fried with homemade onion gravy. Serve this with rice or any of your favorite sides such as mashed potatoes or vegetables. You will also love our Southern Fried Pork Chops recipe. What are Smothered Pork Chops? Smothered pork chops are a dish cooked in a thick sauce or...
This vegan Southern meatloaf has all the savory flavor of the original, without the meat! It's a hearty main dish for pairing with all your favorite comfort food sides. If meatloaf is your go-to Southern comfort food and you're looking for a satisfying plant-based version, you're in luck-this vegan Southern meatloaf is it. Unlike Italian...
This corn & crab bisque is a comforting & flavorful recipe that can be served year-round. Cajun seasoning and ingredients are paired together with corn & crab meat in this easy bisque. Ingredients For Corn & Crab Bisque How To Make Corn & Crab Bisque Bisque vs Soup This is a bisque recipe, not soup....
This Southern Lima Beans Recipe uses dry beans and is served soul-food style, cooked in turkey, ham, or salt pork. Pair this dish with collard greens, cornbread, or any of your favorite sides. Lima Beans vs Butter Beans Butter beans are also known as lima beans (they are labeled lima beans in the grocery store...
Slow cooker creamed corn is an easy side dish that can be served at your next holiday or Sunday dinner. Free up your oven or stove-top and make this tasty corn dish in your Crock-Pot! Ingredients For Creamed Corn How To Make Creamed Corn In The Slow Cooker Crockpot Side Dishes What Is Creamed Corn...
These vegan pot pies are rich, creamy, and packed full of vegetables. They take less than an hour to make, and they're as healthy as they are delicious! Pot pies are one of my favorite foods. They're comforting, flavorful, and nostalgic, with a warm, rich filling hiding underneath a crispy, doughy top. Most pot pies...
This slow cooker vegan chili recipe is rich and comforting. Packed with lots of veggies, tons of spices, and hearty quinoa, this chili is easy to make, and will keep you warm on a cold day. There are few things that can compare to a big, warm bowl of chili on a cold fall or...
This black-eyed pea salad is a delicious and healthy side dish for any occasion. It's a delightful and refreshing bean salad tossed in a flavorful vinaigrette. This recipe is one that I have to make every single time my family and I get together. Not just because black-eyed peas are known to bring good luck...
Chicken Bog - This is home-cooked chicken and rice at its finest. Smokey, savory, and filling, it's the perfect way to gather the family around the dinner table. Enjoy a meal that calls for long chats while indulging in seconds and maybe even thirds. 🥰 Chicken Bog? What's With the Name? Admittedly, eating something called a...
Instant Pot Southern Hoppin' John is a hearty & flavorful recipe that uses simple, affordable ingredients. Black-eyed peas star in this comforting Southern meal that's perfect for New Year's. Ingredients For Hoppin' John How To Make Hoppin' John In The Instant Pot The best part of using an Instant Pot for this recipe is that...
This air fryer ham recipe creates a deliciously juicy and flavorful ham in less than an hour. Just heat the ham in the air fryer and cover it with a delicious brown sugar glaze that your entire family will love. I have fond memories of eating a delicious brown sugar-glazed ham during the Holidays. It...
Southern Black Eyed Peas are a soul food staple for New Year's, Sunday dinners, or any gathering. This dish is made with a rich pot liquor broth using smoked turkey or ham hocks. You will love to pair these with Stovetop Candied Sweet Potatoes and Homemade Stovetop Mac and Cheese. Tradition and Significance The Southern...
This slow cooker pumpkin soup is rich and comforting, but entirely vegan. It's super easy to make, and full of complex flavors. When the weather gets cold I immediately turn to soups. Is there anything more soothing than a bowl of warm, hearty soup on a chilly evening? This slow cooker pumpkin soup is one...
Here you will find top Kwanzaa recipes for every course. This collection of recipes for the week long holiday will impress any crowd. You will find everything from soul food classics to Caribbean one-pot stews. What Is Kwanzaa Kwanzaa is a celebration of African-American culture and life that lasts from December 26th to January...
This Cabbage and Smoked Sausage is a classic Southern and soul food recipe. Serve this side dish for Sunday dinner, weeknight meals, holidays, or any occasion. Simple classic side dishes truly are the best! Growing up we often would keep a pot of cabbage on the stove to serve with our meals. It's such an...
This Southern Beef Neck Bones recipe is a homestyle favorite cooked on the stove until the meat from the neck bones falls off the bone. Pair this with rice, greens, or cornbread. You may also love our Pork Neck Bones, Southern Fried Catfish, and Fish and Spaghetti recipe. What Are Neck Bones Beef neck bones...
This plant-based take on fried chicken will make you forget all about meat. Even picky eaters can't get enough of this simple snack!
Cajun Red Beans and Rice is the signature dish of Louisiana if there ever was one. This boldly spiced, thick, and hearty stew suits all seasons, moods, and meals. It's easy understand the timeless appeal of such humble ingredients once you've experienced it for yourself. The original version often included sausage or ham, but it's...
I love Thanksgiving dressing, but I don't like the taste of regular bread in the original dish. So, if you're looking for a stuffing alternative without bread, this Jiffy cornbread dressing (stuffing) is the best option. It uses cornbread instead of bread and has so much flavor. It's easy to prep and takes less than...