This smoked queso recipe is made with tender barbecue beef ribs, queso blanco, gouda, tomatoes, onions, and jalapeño. It’s ideal for BBQ leftovers and the perfect party dish because it can be kept warm for a long time and is hearty and filling for guests. We are super excited to share one of our favorite...
If you’re looking for cozy comfort food in a bowl, this tomato tortellini soup delivers. You’ll love the creamy tomato broth, but let’s be real: the vegan tortellini is the best part! I do love pureed veggie soups like butternut squash and apple soup, creamy tomato soup, and roasted carrot ginger soup. But sometimes you...
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...