Craving for some soul food? Feast your eyes on these traditional Southern African-American soul food recipes. Ranging from fried chicken, collard greens, cornbread, and more!
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“Soul food” gained popularity in the late 1960s. But its roots trace all the way back to Africa centuries ago. When okra, rice, and corn were common ingredients of the cuisine.
After making its way to the Southern part of the United States, it evolved into what we are now familiar with. Jambalaya, fried okra, cornbread, fried chicken, baked beans, and so on. If you’re in the market for some homemade soul food, check out these authentic soul food recipes.
1. “Gumbo-Laya” Stew

2. Banana Pudding

Soul food recipes like this deserve to be in either your Christmas or Thanksgiving menu.
3. Southern Style Cabbage

Here’s a savory tip: Use beef broth instead of water to cook the cabbage in.
4. Collard Greens

Soul food recipes really do make an awesome down-home meal.
5. Grandmother’s Buttermilk Cornbread

You can even customize it by adding in different mixes.
6. Southern-Style Green Beans

This a perfect side dish for any Southern-style dishes, like Southern-style fried chicken.
7. Shrimp and Grits

This dish is great for brunch or dinner. And you can also top the grits with peppers, onions, and bacon.
8. Pecan Pie

The next time you’re hankering for a pastry dessert, get some pecans around and raid your cupboard. Those are all you need to baking.
9. Fried Green Tomatoes

And fried green tomatoes also make great appetizers. Soul food recipes like this also come with a zesty and creamy dip.
10. Creole Chicken Okra

It’s perfect for a quick and healthy dinner.
11. Southern Fried Chicken

A finger-licking good Southern fried chicken is first on our list!
12. Slow Cooker Creamed Corn

13. Louisiana Cajun Lasagna

Let French, African, and American cuisine come together. Make a spicy, hearty and comforting Louisiana Cajun Lasagna. It’s sure to wake up your taste buds.
This should make it to your Southern-inspired dinners for special occasions!
14. Country-Fried Skillet Corn

The country-fried skillet corn with bacon is a meal you can’t resist.
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15. Crunchy Oven-Fried Okra

It’s a mouthwatering classic Southern appetizer!
16. Black-Eyed Pea Stew

Now it’s a comforting Southern favorite, perfect for cold, rainy, or winter days.
17. Southern Baked Beans

18. Fried Peach Pies
We all know what fruit’s abundant down South. So any self-respecting soul food recipes list won’t do without a peach pie recipe. These flaky on the outside, creamy on the inside peach pockets or pies will satisfy your craving any day.
19. 4-Ingredient Overnight Southern Buttermilk Biscuits

20. Jambalaya

Here’s a spicy soul food recipes tip: If you want it extra hot, add two jalapenos for the extra kick.
21. Macaroni and Cheese

Bake your mac and cheese until the top layer is a crisp brown and enjoy it for dinner with some collards and BBQ ribs.
22. Chicken and Okra Gumbo
This Creole dish recipe will take more than an hour of your time to cook. But you won’t regret doing it for a delicious fresh homemade gumbo!
Chicken and okra gumbo is a great contribution to your freezer meal group. It’s a bit complicated, but you’ll have a lot of fun getting it right.
23. Peppery Hush Puppies

Prep, cook, and indulge yourselves with this appetizing side. You can also serve them as a standalone snack.
24. Creamy Hash Brown Potatoes

25. Shepherd’s Pie

Cooking soul food recipes are fast and easy. You can make them even on a busy weeknight!
26. Peanut Butter Fudge

Fudge also make great edible gifts for the holidays.
27. Sour Cream Cucumbers

They’re quick and easy to make, and are such yummy side dishes to serve alongside chicken, fish, ham, or pork dishes. You will love these creamy, crunchy bites of goodness.
28. Saucy Pork Chops

Say goodbye to dry and flavorless pork chops with these juicy and tender ones. Skillet pork chops are an excellent comfort food you can pair with fruits and salads.
You’ll love tender meaty chops that are super flavorful, but so easy to make.
29. Cream of Mushroom Soup

You’ll change your mind about buying a can of mushroom soup after making your own once. Have fun cooking, foodie friends!
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There you have it, foodies. A list of soul food recipes and traditional Southern food you’ll want to try again and again.
Try each of these soul food recipes to see which ones will become your meal plan’s mainstay. We’re sure it’s going to be tough but you can always have these soul food recipes on hand whenever you need them.
Which of these delicious soul food recipes are you most excited to try? Let us know in the comments section below!
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Editor’s Note – This post was originally published on February 21, 2020, and has been updated for quality and relevancy.
I’m so excited that I found this !! All the recipes sound great !! Living in Texas, I’m familiar with some of these, but there’s always someone out there that makes it better. How do I get the recipes ???
Im not seeing any links for the recipes! Is it just my browser..?
i don’t see any links either
No. Me either. Why post when u can’t get recipes??😤😐😐
It sucks that you show all these great looking dishes, but no way to access the recipes. What gives?????
I agree above, can’t access the recipes