Learn how to cut collard greens like a pro with this step-by-step guide. From snapping off stems to creating perfect strips. Collard greens, a leafy and nutrient-packed vegetable, are a staple in Southern soul food cuisine, renowned for their robust flavor and versatility. If it’s your first time making them, it’s essential to understand the...
Collard greens and cabbage (mixed greens) are cooked together, simmered in a flavorful smoky broth, with seasonings, onions, ham hocks, and red pepper flakes. It’s a tried-and-true Sunday soul food side dish that embodies Southern culinary tradition. Collard greens and cabbage are leafy green vegetables commonly used in Southern cooking. They belong to the “greens”...
Discover the allure of old fashioned red velvet cake, cherished for its vibrant red color, light and fluffy texture, and subtle cocoa flavor. It’s a classic soul food dessert recipe layered with rich and decadent homemade cream cheese buttercream frosting. Introducing our timeless old fashioned red velvet cake recipe, a Southern classic that’s as beloved...
Creamy, thick and smoky, this vegan corn chowder spells comfort in capital letters, especially on a freezing winter’s night. A delicious bowl of a good vegan chowder is all I need to lift my spirits on a cold night. That’s why I make a chowder so often every winter, including this vegan Chesapeake chowder and...
Our soul food cornbread recipe is easy to follow and yields a moist, tender crumb. It combines the rich tang of buttermilk with classic ingredients like butter and sugar for a delightful side dish that complements any Southern meal. This Southern cornbread recipe is a deeply rooted dish that holds a special place in our...
This vegan beer cheese pretzel dip is as rich, creamy, and cheesy as the original version—no dairy needed! It’s perfect for dipping soft pretzels, but you’ll also love it for fondue, veggies, and more. Once you make my recipe for vegan soft pretzels, you may be wondering if you can also make a vegan beer...
When Zachary Wallace, affectionately known as “Big Zak,” opened the doors to his first Local Green location in Atlanta’s Vine City community on the West Side in January 2019, you could find him doing everything from running the cash register to cooking the food himself. Four-plus years later, you’ll likely see the life-size image of...
This hamburger steak and gravy recipe is an old school soul food dish in the South. Considered a classic comfort food meal, it combines seasoned ground beef patties with a flavorful onion gravy, creating a hearty and satisfying meal. Break out your pots and pans, folks! It’s freezing outside and we are cooking up something...
Soul food seasoning is a blend of spices and herbs used to season dishes in soul food cuisine. Soul food is a traditional African American culinary style that originated in the Southern United States. It is known for its rich and flavorful dishes that often incorporate a variety of spices to enhance taste. How to...
Hot homemade pretzels are something special! This soft pretzel recipe is fun to make and the results are outstanding—chewy, buttery, and perfect to serve with your favourite dipping sauce. There’s a unique sense of achievement that comes from creating your own soft pretzels at home—the same kind you get from making Vegan Japanese Milk Bread...