Soul Food
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Soul Sides
It can be argued that
soul food side items are just as important as the main course. Macaroni and cheese, sweet potatoes and biscuits...are you salivating yet?
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Collard Greens: In addition to great taste, collard greens are a great source of Vitamin A, B, and C, iron, manganese, fiber and folic acid.
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Sweet Potatoes (Candied Yams): With brown sugar and marshmallows, sweet potatoes can be heavenly. They are also a great source of beta carotene.
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Black Eyed Peas: This healthy side item is typically served in a "Hoppin' John" recipe, prepared and eaten on New Years Day for good luck.
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Cornbread: A flavorful bread best served warm with margarine or butter.
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Okra: Served either fried or steamed, okra is a loveit vegetable due to its somewhat slimy texture.
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Green Beans: One of the most versatile vegetables, green beans can be served fried, steamed or baked in casseroles.
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Succotash: A true soul food original, this side is made of butter beans, tomatoes and yellow corn with butter.
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Hoecakes: Made with cornmeal, salt and water and fried in a skillet, these pancake-shaped snacks go well with just about anything.
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Biscuits: A meal counterpart that needs no explanation, biscuits are a must-have at any soul food gathering.
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main course items complete a delectable soul food meal.
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Barbecued Ribs: Served grilled, baked, braised or roasted, ribs put the BBQ in a backyard BBQ party.
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Catfish: An excellent source of Vitamin D, soul food catfish is usually covered in cornmeal and fried.
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best fried chicken. If you don't believe them, try making your own.
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Country Fried Steak: An alternative to fried chicken, this is deep fried and served with gravy.
* Ham Hocks: Hog parts not to be consumed, but used to add flavor to side dishes such as collard greens or green beans.
* Oxtail Soup: An acquired taste, this thick stew is made of beef tails and several other flavorful add-ins.
* Pigs Feet: Not for the timid, pigs feet are exactly as they sound, only they're usually picked and eaten with hot sauce.
* Pork Sausage And Gravy: A soul food staple. Replace pork with turkey for a healthful alternative.
* Chitterlings: Slowly prepared pig intestines often served with hot sauce. Eat at your own risk!
Soul Desserts
If you still have room for more soulful goodness, try one of these classic
soul food desserts for a sweet ending.
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Sweet Potato Pie
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Rice Pudding
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Red Velvet Cake
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Banana Pudding
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Peach Cobbler
Top Sellers
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Sweets — Soul Food Desserts and Memories: Patty Pinner combines family history with delectable Southern dessert recipes, proving that anyone "can make a pie out of just about anything."
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Southern recipes are healthier, but flavorful, versions of their original creations.
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Soul Food — Classic Cuisine From The Deep South:This collection of anecdotes, recipes and photos "captures the spirit of soul food."
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