The Soul Food Pod

Thanks for joining me in the kitchen today for another episode of The Soul Food Pod!

Have you checked out my new Black folks' sweet potato pie cookbook?

It's a collector's edition honoring a legacy of West African influences into my family's viral sweet potato pie recipes!  

Black folks sweet potato pie recipe, old fashioned sweet potato pie, purple sweet potato pie, and Southern sweet potato pie wit...

This "Black folk tea cake recipe" (that's what they're called!) is an old-fashioned nostalgic Southern soul food treat! 

What you'll learn in this episode:

What is a Black folks' Southern tea cake?

African American tea cakes are a somewhat fancy Southern dessert. Little round cakes. Light, airy, and sometimes compared to soda bread or pound cake.

Tea cakes are typically served with hot tea at gather...

If you grew up on soul food cooking or grew up in the South, then you already know! Grits are a staple in most Southern homes. 

And if you're looking for a fantastic meal that boasts Southern comfort food with an extreme infusion of soul food flavors…

Then this Black folks' Southern shrimp and grits recipe is what you've been searching for!

What is Black folks Southern shrimp and grits?

Southern shrimp and grits i...

What is a Black folks’ Southern turkey recipe?

Crispy skin and moist, juicy, flavorful meat – that’s what embodies a Black folk turkey recipe. Atlanta folks might call it a soul food “dirty bird!”

My signature recipe for Black folks Southern turkey will have your hungry bunch gobbling up this Southern specialty in no time.

It’s one of our family’s favorites that gets devoured in minutes at Thanksgiving dinner.

Warnin...

We're diving deep into an iconic recipe. One that some folks might have to wait all year to gather with friends and family to eat. It's the one Southern dish you shouldn't miss this Thanksgiving. Black folks chicken and dressing.

What you'll learn in this episode:

What is chicken and dressing?

Cornbread dressing with the addition of shredded baked chicken. The ingredients include cooked poultry (chicken or turk...

Get ready for an unforgettable Thanksgiving Day with this soul food inspired Southern old-fashioned Thanksgiving dressing recipe. A delicious casserole dish everyone around the dinner table loves!

Traditions, family, and food are the hallmarks of Thanksgiving. And in good tradition, a Thanksgiving dinner table is incomplete without an old-fashioned Thanksgiving dressing recipe. 

What you'll learn in this episode:

What...

Something about Southern soul food's slow pace and easy-going nature makes you feel at home. 

So when you're hungry, there are some great Southern dishes to try out before settling on a favorite – like Tidewater Virginia chicken yock!

What you'll learn in this episode:

What kind of food is yock (yok)?

Soul food chicken yock is a meal that's an ode to my hometown in coastal Virginia. The Tidewater region, area...

What you'll learn in this episode?

What are Black folks' Southern candied yams?

Although more sweet than savory, candied yams are a side dish often topped with marshmallows after cooking in a buttery mix of seasonings and spices that elevate this soul food dish to divine perfection!

Are candied yams a Black thing?

What is the history of Southern candied yams?

Yams are a vegetable similar to sweet potatoes but come from ...

We're diving deep into an iconic recipe. One that some folks might have to wait all year to gather with friends and family to eat.

It's the one Southern dish you shouldn't miss this Thanksgiving. Black folks chicken and dressing. 

What you'll learn in this episode:

What is chicken and dressing?

Cornbread dressing with the addition of shredded baked chicken. The ingredients include cooked poultry (ch...

Do you want to make a delicious cake for your next event? 

Then why not wow the crowd with a classic Southern dessert– Black folks' red velvet cake!

It's the best way to celebrate a special occasion.

From anniversaries to birthdays to graduations. Or for Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's, or Valentine's Day.

What you'll learn in this episode:

What is a Black folks' Southern red velvet cake?

A Black fo...

What is the difference between fried chicken and Southern fried chicken?

Surprisingly, the answer has nothing to do with how either batch of chicken looks. Simply put, the difference between fried chicken and Southern fried chicken is in the flavor.

The Southern soul food seasonings and flavor. Most soul food is Southern. But not all Southern food is soul food.

Here’s how you can tell if a batch of fried chicken (chicken bat...

Welcome back to another episode of The Soul Food Pod with your host, Southern soul food blogger and cookbook author Shaunda Necole!

Episode 18 wraps up the podcast's first season, and this episode is all about New Year's Soul Food and African American traditions said to bring good luck and prosperity into the New Year!

Shaunda shares a soulful guide to start the New Year on the right foot, including a mouthwateri...

Welcome back to another episode of The Soul Food Pod with your host, Shaunda Necole! In today's episode, Shaunda dives into the delicious world of a soul food Christmas dinner menu.

Get ready to experience the classic flavors and mouthwatering dishes that will make your holiday feast unforgettable. From homemade Christmas eggnog to brown sugar-glazed Christmas ham, Shaunda Necole & The Soul Food Pot have you covered wi...

On this episode of The Soul Food Pod, host Shaunda Necole walks you through what is served at a Black American Thanksgiving dinner.

She explains why a soul food Thanksgiving dinner menu is more than just the hog. From the Thanksgiving Day turkey to the smallest kernel of corn – it's a collection of the best soul food recipes. A Thanksgiving dinner feast fit for a king!

You may see famous Southern soul food dishes incl...

What is Black Folks Sweet Potato Pie?

"Black Folks Sweet Potato Pie" is the name host Shaunda Necole gave her viral sweet potato pie family recipe, featured first on TheSoulFoodPot.com. It's the first sweet potato pie with this name. The original recipe.

Black Folks Sweet Potato Pie is Southern comfort soul food at its finest. Boasting heavenly sweet spices and exceptional texture combinations that make it a famil...

Cornbread dressing is one of The Soul Food Pot's most popular recipes. With over 65K shares, this recipe has invoked much feedback, comments, and discussion threads, including controversy about whether or not it's OK to use homemade cornbread or a cornbread mix.

Host Shaunda Necole and her friend Nikki place a positive spin on this 5-star beloved recipe's negative comments through an interactive game of reading the...

Do you know the difference between Southern food and soul food?

Get ready to find out!

On this episode of The Soul Food Pod, host Shaunda Necole, with very special guests, oldest grandson Kobe and youngest son Dahvi discuss the significance of food in Black culture. Shaunda highlights how soul food reflects the rich heritage of Black history and how food brings people together in the Black community.

In a thought-provokin...

On this episode of The Soul Food Pod, host Shaunda Necole is joined by special guest Teresa, her friend who is an Xtreme Hip-Hop instructor. Teresa shares healthy tips for eating in moderation during the holiday season.

Together, Shaunda and Teresa discuss the significance of soul food in African American culture and highlight delicious Southern dishes that make up classic soul food holiday recipes like honey-baked ham, collar...

On this episode of The Soul Food Pod, host Shaunda Necole delves into the world of Southern collard greens, covering "all things collard greens!" Everything from preparation and flavoring to cultural traditions surrounding the dish. She discusses how many Black Americans have specific family members assigned to make this ever-essential dish for gatherings.

Shaunda also interviews her friend Teresa, an XTREME Hip Hop ...