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The South got something to say! Find your all-time favorite classic soul food dishes here, made just like Ma Dear made it back in the day. This is where you find straight-up delicious comfort food fit for a Sunday family dinner.

My favorite mains include dishes like: Southern Beans and Ham, Beef Neck Bones, Shrimp and Grits, Pork Neck Bones, etc. But what am I thinking - I almost left off beef oxtail!

If you want great Southern soul food sides try any of these: Southern Collard Greens, Mac and Cheese, Black eyed Peas, Fried Cabbage, etc.

For a few desserts there are always sweet things like peach cobbler, sweet potato pie, and key lime pie.

As I explore the impact of the Roland 808 drum machine in music, this Cornish hen recipe is inspired by The Pointer Sisters' "Automatic" which aptly describes this recipe. The name is fancy, but the recipe is simple to execute yet highly flavorful and visually appealing. Cornish hens are a much smaller chicken varietal which make them perfect for frying whole. Cinnamon is the star spice/seasoning along with chile powder which gives the dish both its color and complex flavor profile.

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For most Thanksgiving Dinner is about the turkey, but for me it's about dessert; that last dish that puts you over the edge right into that food induced coma. My dessert of choice is a rich, silky smooth sweet potato pie, not to be confused with the traditional Pumpkin Pie. I take mine on the couch in front of the TV as I fight the Itis off trying to stay awake for the NFL games. I think I'm 0 for my last 5 staying awake. Sweet Potato Pie is kind of a big deal, right there with potato salad at a barbecue. No half step-in aloud. I keep my version pretty traditional but elevate the flavor via use of brown butter and whole nutmeg and cinnamon sticks.

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Good mornin’, good mornin’! It’s your favorite flavorphile coming at you live with a message for all my culinary crusaders, spice seekers, and flavor nerds out there. Now listen up—if you’re looking to take your taste buds on a soulful journey, I got just the thing: a Southern bread pudding so rich, so creamy, and …

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If you’re looking for an exciting and delicious rice alternative to the same old boring side dishes, Gullah or Charleston red rice is a must-try. Originating from the coastal city of Charleston, South Carolina, this dish will tantalize your taste buds with its combination of aromas and flavors derived from generous amounts of onion, peppers, …

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Cornmeal is a staple ingredient in many classic dishes, especially in Southern and soul food cuisine. However, traditional cornmeal has its shortcomings for some people with particular diets. Fortunately, there are many cornmeal substitutes available that can provide similar flavor and texture to the original dish. By using these substitutes you have added flexibility to …

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Christmas always brings in new toys, and I'm happy to have this Instapot to break in and make you the beneficiary. So let's just say this will be the gift that keeps on giving. Seeing I'm late to the Instapot craze, I'm in catch-up mode and hope to be as prolific as Quincy Jones once I get the hang of it. For my first foray into things, I decided to convert an older traditional stove-top recipe for white bean stew. Plus, I had leftover ham hocks I was trying to get rid of from the pork nachos recipe for tonight's bowl games. Feel free to use this recipe to make black-eyed peas for New Year's as the peas are easily substitutable for white beans in this recipe.

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Crafting a Southern oxtail recipe that's bursting with flavor but not TOO HEAVY can be a major challenge. I'm going to show you how to achieve maximum taste without the excess fat often associated with traditional oxtail recipes. Yeah you can trim away excess fat before cooking, but you trade-off some flavor. Balancing the richness …

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Cabbage is a leafy green vegetable that is often used in Southern and soul food cooking. It has a slightly bitter taste, so is often cooked with bacon or ham to balance out the flavor. Cabbage is also used in slaws and salads, and can be pickled for a tangy treat. So whether you're looking …

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Related Posts Ham hocks are a staple in soul food cooking, adding rich and smoky flavors to a variety of recipes especially stewed dishes. These flavorful cuts of meat come from the pork leg, and are a versatile ingredient that can be used in soups, stews, greens, and more. What Is A Ham Hock Ham …

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