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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).

  • Close up overhead view of bowl of finished black eyed peas with cornbread in it.
    Southern Black Eyed Peas Recipe (Stovetop)
  • Overhead view of white bowl with greens in it by a fork.
    Southern Collard Greens Recipe with Ham Hocks (Soul Food Classic)
  • finished broccoli casserole in glass baking dish on marble surface
    Chicken and Broccoli Casserole Recipe (Cheesy & Easy!)
  • Close up overhead view of finished casserole in baking dish.
    Hashbrown Casserole Recipe (Easy & Cheesy)
  • Crockpot Beef Stew Recipe (Rich Tomato Gravy)
  • Close up view of finished sloppy joe casserole in white baking dish.
    Sloppy Joe Cornbread Casserole Recipe (Easy Jiffy Base)
  • Close up side view of egg salad sandwich on white plate.
    Egg Salad Recipe with Relish (Southern-Style & Easy)
  • Overhead view of two pieces of cooked chicken in cast iron skillet with lemon slices.
    Juicy Cast Iron Chicken Breast (Easy Weeknight Recipe)
  • Overhead view of tuna salad sandwich on white plate.
    Southern Tuna Salad Recipe (Old-Fashioned, with Egg)
  • Overhead view of finished sausage and potatoes recipe in white braiser on marble surface with wooden spoon in it.
    Easy Skillet Sausage and Potatoes Recipe (One-Pot Wonder)
  • Overhead view of two pieces of fried catfish on white plate topped with parsley.
    Fried Catfish Recipe (Crispy Southern Cornmeal Crust)
  • Small Batch Lasagna Recipe (Easy 8x8 Pan)
  • overhead view of finished chicken and vegetables in cast iron skillet on marble surface
    Roasted Chicken Thighs Recipe (One Pan Wonder!)
  • Close up view of piece of delight on white plate with a fork.
    Best Chocolate Delight Recipe (Easy Layered Dessert)
  • Finished salmon patties on white plate on marble surface.
    Salmon Patties Recipe (Old-Fashioned & Crispy)
  • Close up front view of finished ribs stacked on top of each other on white plate.
    Soul Food Oven Ribs Recipe (Tender & Juicy)
  • Overhead view of finished peach cobbler in square white baking dish on marble surface.
    Easy Peach Cobbler Recipe with Canned Peaches (Southern Style)
  • Close up overhead view of finished potato salad topped with paprika in white bowl.
    Potato Salad Recipe with Egg (Classic & Creamy)
  • Overhead view of southern baked beans in large white braiser pan with serving spoon in it.
    Southern Baked Beans Recipe (Easy, Hearty & Made with Canned Beans)
  • Overhead view of single biscuit with hamburger gravy on top of it in white bowl by a fork.
    Old Fashioned Hamburger Gravy Recipe (My Dad's Easy SOS)
  • Overhead view of finished pineapple upside down cake on white plate on black tile surface.
    Cast Iron Skillet Pineapple Upside Down Cake Recipe (From Scratch)
  • Overhead view of serving of finished coleslaw in white bowl with fork in it.
    Southern Coleslaw Recipe with Mayonnaise (Creamy & Easy)
  • Overhead view of bbq chicken thighs in cast iron skillet on black tile surface.
    BBQ Chicken Thighs Recipe (Cast Iron, Homemade Sauce)
  • Close up overhead view of blackberry cobbler in small white bowl on black tile surface.
    Southern Blackberry Cobbler Recipe (Buttery Homemade Crust)
  • Overhead view of sauce in a white bowl with spoon.
    Comeback Sauce Recipe (Easy Southern Style)
  • Easy Homemade Cream of Tartar Biscuits
  • 9-Layer Chocolate Cake Recipe (Southern Little Layer Cake)
  • Overhead view of turkey seasoning in glass jar.
    Southern Turkey Seasoning Recipe (Homemade Poultry Rub)
  • Close up view of finished pudding on yellow plate.
    Homemade Banana Pudding From Scratch Recipe (Rich Southern Custard)
  • Close up view of two cobblers on white plate.
    Mini Peach Cobbler Recipe (Easy Muffin Tin Dessert)
  • Close up view of finished recipe in white baking dish on marble surface.
    Strawberry Delight (No-Bake Dessert)
  • Easy Banana Pudding Recipe (No Bake)
  • Close up front view of piece of cake on white plate.
    Honey Bun Cake Recipe
  • Close up side view of finished pound cake on a plate.
    Greek Yogurt Pound Cake (Easy & Buttery with 7 Ingredients)
  • close up side view of cake with a slice cut out of it
    Homemade Sour Cream Pound Cake Recipe (Moist, Rich & Southern Classic)
  • Close up side view of pound cake on white plate.
    Strawberry Pound Cake Recipe โ€“ Moist Southern-Style Bundt Cake
  • Close up overhead view of glazed 7up cake on white plate.
    7UP Pound Cake Recipe (Classic Southern Bundt Cake with Lemon Glaze)
  • Close up front view of finished pound cake on serving plate.
    Sweet Potato Pound Cake Recipe (Moist & Easy)
  • Sun Drop Pound Cake Recipe (Southern Classic)
  • Close up view of piece of cake on a white plate.
    Yum Yum Cake Recipe - Old Southern Recipe!

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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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