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 including:
- Southern turkey
- Honey-baked ham
- Cornbread dressing
- Black folks' chicken and dressing
- Homemade cornbread
- Black folks' sweet potato pie
- Southern potato salad
- Baked macaroni and cheese
- Soul food collard greens
- Southern candied yams
- Southern green beans
- Creamy mashed potatoes
- Creamed corn pudding casserole
- Homemade eggnog
- Southern sweet tea
- Southern peach cobbler
- And so much more!
Shaunda discusses how Black people have a unique swag, flavor, and spin on how holidays are celebrated. Detailing why a soul food Thanksgiving is rooted in Black culture and why food is so important in the Black community, especially during the holidays.
She then illustrates the variety of recipes served on a soul food Thanksgiving menu and offers good-to-know tips for attending a Black Thanksgiving. Plus, a fun game of Thanksgiving "One has got to go!" to get you excited and ready for your upcoming Thanksgiving Day holiday feast!
Shaunda concludes the episode by answering questions about soul food and Black culture and a quote from Chef Alisa Reynolds of the hit Hulu series, Searching For Soul Food.
What you’ll learn in this episode?
- What is a soul food Thanksgiving menu?
- What will you find on a soul food Thanksgiving menu?
- How do you make a Thanksgiving soul food menu?
- How do African Americans celebrate Thanksgiving?
- 6 good-to-know tips for attending a Black Thanksgiving
- Is soul food a part of Black culture?
- What does soul food symbolize?
Links & resources mentioned in the episode
https://thesoulfoodpot.com/soul-food-thanksgiving-menu/
Soul food Thanksgiving side dishes:
https://thesoulfoodpot.com/soul-food-thanksgiving-side-dishes/
Southern soul food Thanksgiving desserts:
https://thesoulfoodpot.com/soul-food-thanksgiving-desserts/
Episode show notes: https://thesoulfoodpot.com/podcast/
Podcast featured recipes: https://thesoulfoodpot.com/category/soul-food-podcast/
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