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June 18, 2023 12 mins

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, collard greens, candied yams, sweet potato casserole, and sweet potato pie.


Teresa shares tips on staying hydrated, exercising, and getting in your steps after meals. The episode also covers using the Instant Pot to make effortless yet delicious soul food holiday recipes.


What you’ll learn in this episode?

  • How soul food holiday recipes are synonymous with African American culture
  • List of popular Southern holiday foods
  • Easy soul food holiday dinner recipes with Instant Pot 
  • Healthy tips for eating during the holidays
  • What are soul food holidays recipes?

Soul food holiday recipes for Easter, Juneteenth, Thanksgiving, and Christmas are an opportunity to honor the rich culinary legacy and celebrate the flavors that have become an essential part of Black America's cuisine. From crispy fried chicken to savory collard greensevery soul food dish has a story to tell and a connection to the people and the culture that created it. Whether enjoying a slice of sweet potato pie or savoring a bowl of gumbo, soul food holidays are the perfect time to come together, share a meal, and celebrate the flavors that have captured our hearts and taste buds.


Links & resources mentioned in the episode:

Soul food holidays:

https://thesoulfoodpot.com/soul-food-holidays/


Soul food holiday recipes episode recap:

https://thesoulfoodpot.com/thesoulfoodpod-ep12-soul-food-holiday-recipes/



Episode show notes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thesoulfoodpot.com/podcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Podcast featured recipes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thesoulfoodpot.com/category/soul-food-podcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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