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Soul Rice Salad
Looking for a fresh take on soul food? This Soul-Inspired Cold Rice Salad brings all the comforting flavors you love—like roasted sweet potatoes, collard greens, and a tangy apple cider dressing—into one refreshing bowl. It’s colorful, wholesome, and perfect for potlucks, meal prep, or just making your lunch feel a little more special.
Baked Ziti
This hearty Baked Ziti with Italian Sausage and Ricotta is a comforting, cheesy pasta bake layered with rich tomato sauce, savory sausage, and creamy ricotta cheese.
One-Pot Creole Lemon Garlic Chicken Pasta
This flavorful, zesty, and slightly spicy pasta dish comes together in just one pan and under 30 minutes!
Peach Pound Cake
Do you love peaches like I do? This cake is rich, buttery, and packed with juicy peaches in every bite—just like something Grandma would make! Whether you’re baking it for a summer picnic, a holiday dessert, or just because you’re craving something sweet, this recipe is easy to follow and absolutely delicious. Serve it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or enjoy it with your morning coffee. Trust me, once you try it, you’ll be making this peach pound cake on repeat! 🍑🍰
Cream Cheese Buttermilk Pound Cake
This Cream Cheese Buttermilk Pound Cake is rich, buttery, and incredibly moist, thanks to the perfect blend of cream cheese and buttermilk. With a soft, tender crumb and a hint of vanilla, this classic Southern dessert is perfect for any occasion.
Crockpot Kale and Quinoa Soup
This hearty Crockpot Kale and Quinoa Soup is a nutritious and flavorful one-pot meal, perfect for busy weeknights. Packed with protein-rich quinoa, tender kale, and savory Italian sausage, this comforting soup is easy to make and bursting with wholesome ingredients. Ideal for meal prep or a healthy family dinner!
Easy Buttermilk Biscuits
Learn how to make perfect flaky buttermilk biscuits with this easy recipe! Using simple ingredients like flour, baking powder, and cold butter, you'll have golden-brown biscuits ready in just 15 minutes. Perfect for breakfast, dinner, or any occasion!
One-Pot Jambalaya
This one-pot jambalaya is packed with bold flavors and hearty ingredients, perfect for meal prep or family dinners!
Creamy Salmon and Spinach Pasta
This recipe offers a flavorful and elegant twist on canned salmon, perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual gathering. Enjoy!
Oven-Baked Pork Tenderloin
Pair this tenderloin with mashed potatoes, dirty rice, roasted vegetables, or a fresh salad for a complete meal. Add a drizzle of BBQ sauce for extra flavor!
Southern Dirty Rice
This version of dirty rice uses sautéed long-grain rice for an aromatic and toasty base, giving the dish an added depth of flavor. It’s perfect as a main dish or side that’s guaranteed to impress! 🥘🌿
Soulful BBQ Bowl
A bowl is a quick, easy way to put a meal on your table. All it takes is a few ingredients — we go for protein, vegetables and a starch — plus a base, like rice. Put them all together and you’ve got something really delicious!
Southern-Style Salmon Cakes with Creamy Remoulade Sauce
You can pair this with grits or a side of collard greens and cornbread. This recipe is freezer-friendly and perfect for meal prep!
Slow-Cooked Beef and Rice Stew
This hearty crockpot recipe combines the essence of soul food with ground beef, making for a comforting, flavorful, and filling dish perfect for any day or season.
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5 of my family’s favorite Southern-inspired dishes
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