Soul Food

The cuisine that fuels Black American culture has deep roots inside and outside of the United States. Strap in for a tasty history lesson.

By Kennedy Dudley, Mildred Fallen, Aiesha D. Little, Tiffany Luckey

Edited by Aiesha D. Little

History

Fried Chicken

Banana Pudding

Shrimp & Grits

Potato Salad

Sweet Potato

Collard Greens

Macaroni & Cheese

Fried Okra

Butter Pecan Ice Cream

Red Beans & Rice

Cornbread

Black-Eyed Peas

Fried Catfish

Catering

Barbecue

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