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Soul Food Classics

Welcome to Soul Food Classics, the heart-and-soul recipes that never go out of style. This collection is all about modern comfort food with soul: the flavors you grew up loving (or wish you did), made approachable for real life with clear steps, simple ingredients, and the kind of tips that help you get it right the first time.

Youโ€™ll find the staples that belong on a Sunday table - slow-simmered greens, cornbread, crispy fried favorites, cozy casseroles, and sweet desserts, plus the kitchen know-how that makes these classics taste like theyโ€™ve been passed down for generations.

What youโ€™ll find here:

  • Soulful mains that anchor the meal.

  • Comforting sides that steal the show.

  • Holiday-worthy classics and everyday favorites.

  • Make-ahead tips, storage notes, and helpful swaps.

If youโ€™re craving a plate that feels like home, start here because some recipes donโ€™t need reinventingโ€ฆthey just need to be made with love (and a little extra seasoning).

  • Sweet and Sour Cabbage Recipe
  • Close up front view of piece of cake on white plate.
    Honey Bun Cake Recipe
  • Overhead view of pimento cheese in glass bowl.
    Old Fashioned Pimento Cheese Recipe
  • Overhead view of finished deviled eggs on white plate topped with parsley and paprika.
    Deviled Eggs with Miracle Whip Recipe
  • Close up view of piece of cake on a white plate.
    Yum Yum Cake Recipe
  • Close up view of finished spaghetti in glass baking dish.
    Easy Southern Baked Spaghetti Recipe (Cheesy Comfort Food)
  • Overhead view of bowl of finished soup.
    Leftover Turkey and Rice Soup Recipe
  • Overhead view of turkey seasoning in glass jar.
    Southern Turkey Seasoning Recipe (Easy Homemade Rub)
  • Overhead view of bowl of lima beans with meat and a spoon in it.
    Southern Lima Beans with Smoked Turkey (Stovetop Recipe)
  • Overhead view of green bean casserole in white baking dish with serving spoon in.
    Green Bean Casserole with Ritz Crackers
  • Close up view of finished corn pudding in white baking dish.
    Homemade Corn Pudding Recipe (No Jiffy or Creamed Corn)
  • Close up view of finished candied yams in baking dish.
    Easy Candied Yams Recipe (Southern Brown Sugar Glaze)
  • Overhead view of mashed potatoes in white bowl topped with parsley and butter on grey surface.
    Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes Recipe (Creamy & Tangy)
  • Overhead view of baked sweet potato casserole in baking dish with spoon in it.
    Old Fashioned Sweet Potato Casserole (With Cubed Potatoes)
  • Overhead view of finished cabbage in large skillet.
    Southern Fried Cabbage with Bacon
  • Overhead view of unbaked pie crust in glass baking dish on marble surface.
    Homemade Pie Crust Recipe with Butter and Shortening (Flaky & Buttery)
  • Close up overhead view of mac and cheese in large white braiser pan.
    White Cheddar Mac and Cheese
  • Overhead view of slice of pie on white plate by a fork.
    Southern Brown Sugar Pie Recipe
  • Close up side view of chicken topped with white gravy in a bowl on a marble surface.
    Homemade White Gravy
  • Close up overhead view of bowl of finished mustard greens.
    Southern Mustard Greens Recipe (Smoky & Tangy)
  • Close up view of baked whole pecan pie.
    Southern Pecan Pie Recipe (Classic, Gooey & Easy)
  • Coca-Cola Ham Recipe with Brown Sugar Glaze
  • Close up overhead view of baked macaroni with serving spoon in it.
    Southern Mac and Cheese Recipe (Creamy Baked Mac & Cheese)
  • Close up view of finished apples in skillet with wooden spoon.
    Southern Fried Apples Recipe
  • Close up side view of piece of finished pie on plate by a fork.
    Easy Chicken Pot Pie Recipe (Double Crust)
  • Close up view of finished shepherd's pie topped with fresh chopped parsley.
    Easy Shepherdโ€™s Pie Recipe with Ground Beef
  • Close up view of finished green beans in large pot on marble surface.
    Ham Green Beans and Potatoes Recipe (Southern One Pot)
  • Close up overhead view of glazed 7up cake on white plate.
    Old-Fashioned 7UP Pound Cake Recipe (Southern & From Scratch)
  • Sun Drop Pound Cake Recipe (Southern Classic)
  • Close up side view of finished pound cake on a plate.
    Greek Yogurt Pound Cake Recipe (Easy, Buttery & 7 Ingredients)
  • Overhead view of whole pie in aluminum pan on marble surface.
    Easy Sweet Potato Pie Recipe (Southern & From Scratch)
  • Overhead view of southern cheese grits recipe in a white bowl with spoon topped with fresh chopped parsley.
    Southern Cheese Grits Recipe (Creamy & Quick)
  • Close up view of finished casserole in baking dish with serving spoon in it.
    Creamy Chicken Casserole Recipe (Rice & Cream Cheese)
  • Close up view of piece of delight on white plate with a fork.
    Chocolate Delight Recipe (Easy Layered Dessert)
  • Close up view of finished sweet potatoes on parchment lined sheet pan.
    Roasted Sweet Potato Halves Recipe (Sheet Pan, No Oil)
  • Close up front view of hamburger steak and gravy with mashed potatoes on plate topped with chopped parsley.
    Hamburger Steak and Gravy Recipe (Easy & Old-Fashioned)
  • Close up front view of finished pound cake on serving plate.
    Sweet Potato Pound Cake Recipe (Moist & Easy)
  • close up side view of cake with a slice cut out of it
    Sour Cream Pound Cake Recipe (Melt-in-Your-Mouth)
  • Overhead view of finished meatloaf in white baking dish.
    Southern Meatloaf Recipe (Soul Food Sunday Supper)
  • Overhead view of baked cinnamon rolls in parchment-lined baking pan.
    Small Batch Cinnamon Rolls Recipe (Just 4 Rolls)

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Hi, I'm LaKita. I'm a Lifelong home cook and self-taught baker. I've been sharing modern comfort food through food blogging, recipe development, and photography since 2013.

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