The Soul Food Pod is the first soul food podcast about Southern soul food, providing recipes for success in the kitchen.
The show is hosted by Shaunda Necole, cookbook author and food & lifestyle blogger, making life easier + more soulful, one recipe at a time.
Join the conversation about how accessible and approachable classic Southern soul food recipes can be. Shaunda will show you how iconic recipes are now easy enough for anyone to make - and everyone to love!
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Many people associate soul food with Southern comfort food and the South. But soul food goes way beyond Southern cooking.
What is Black traditional food?
My recipes on TheSoulFoodPot.com! These are my best examples of Black people's food and recipes that are easy enough for anyone to make and everyone to love! Examples of soul food are a Black folks' fried chicken recipe alongside collard greens, black-eyed peas, baked macaroni and cheese, and cornbread.
But what you still wanna know is... What's the difference between soul food and Southern food?
We break it all down in today's episode!
What you'll learn in today's episode:
What makes soul food soul food?
What is Black culture food?
What's the difference between Southern food, soul food & Black people's food?
What is Black people food?
People have asked me, "Why do you call your recipes Black folks' food?"
Black Folks Sweet Potato Pie Recipe With Condensed Milk
Season 2 · Episode 10
Sunday, November 19, 2023 • Duration 16:33
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 with cream cheese. Which one is your favorite?
My favorite is my classic Black folks' sweet potato pie. The first sweet potato pie recipe to introduce warm spicy notes of clove and ginger as part of its signature soul food spices, along with silky evaporated milk in the recipe.
But what if you don't have evaporated milk on hand?
Can you use sweetened condensed milk instead of evaporated milk in pie?
In the words of my favorite President, Barack Obama, "Yes, we can!"
So, in this sweet potato pie recipe, I'm sharing today, sweetened condensed milk substitutes for evaporated milk.
It's my signature Black folk’s sweet potato pie recipe with condensed milk.
What you'll learn in this episode:
Which is better, evaporated or condensed milk?
How do you make a Black folks sweet potato pie recipe with condensed milk?
Black Folks Southern Red Velvet Cake
Season 2 · Episode 4
Sunday, September 17, 2023 • Duration 18:22
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 folks' Southern red velvet cake is a made-from-scratch decadent red sponge cake. It's made with a bit of yummy cocoa powder and homemade cream cheese frosting that's just sweet enough to be irresistible!
It's a cake so good that people will ask, "Which bakery did you buy it from?"
What's the story behind red velvet cake? Did Black folks invent it?
Red velvet cake is considered to be soul food of the South!
Because like most Southern cuisine that originated in the 1800s, red velvet cake is believed to also be of African-American origin.
Black Folks Soul Food Southern Fried Chicken Recipe
Season 2 · Episode 1
Sunday, August 27, 2023 • Duration 20:09
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 battered in flour) is a Southern soul food recipe: Crunchy flavorful outside with juicy, seasoned tender meat inside.
Yep – that’s a Black folks’ soul food Southern fried chicken recipe!
So let's dive right into this listen to the recipe episode!
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 mouthwatering New Year's soul food menu, recipe ideas, and African American holiday traditions.
One of the stars of New Year's soul food is a Southern Hoppin John recipe. This delightful dish combines Southern and African American flavors, featuring black-eyed peas, collard greens, and rice as its main ingredients.
But wait, there's more! Because Shaunda goes into detail about New Year's African American traditions. She shares personal stories and "legend-has-it" practices as to why iconic soul food holiday dishes like Hoppin John and black-eyed peas are commonly served up with scrumptious homemade cornbread and pork jowl bacon, all cooked to perfection using different methods, including stovetop, Instant Pot, and Crockpot.
The quicker modern cooking appliances show no need to wait to consume good fortune and prosperity!
Shaunda reveals that The Soul Food Pod will return for a second season to celebrate more Southern soul food recipes. So stay tuned! Then Shaunda wraps up season one and sounds off with her signature reminder: "Food for the body is not enough. There must be food for the soul."
What you'll learn in this episode?
Soul Food Christmas Dinner
Season 1 · Episode 17
Sunday, July 30, 2023 • Duration 13:45
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 with a round-up of easy and delectable menu ideas.
Explore soul food side dishes like candied yams, collard greens, mashed potatoes, and more. And, of course, Southern Christmas desserts. From red velvet cake to sweet potato pie, this episode covers the perfect treats to satisfy your holiday sweet tooth.
Whether you're a fan of turkey or ham, Shaunda's taken a poll to settle the debate on the most popular main dish for Christmas dinner. Plus, she'll share some interesting traditions involving oranges during the holiday season. And if you're looking for a convenient and flavorful cooking method, Shaunda introduces you to the wonders of Instant Pot cooking.
So sit back, relax, and let this episode guide you through the world of a soul food Christmas dinner. Get ready for a feast that will nourish both your body and soul. Let's dig in!
What you'll learn in this episode?
What is a soul food Christmas dinner menu?
What do you serve on a soul food Christmas dinner menu?
The secret to an easy Christmas dinner
How to determine which Instant Pot is right for you?
How many side dishes for Christmas dinner?
What is the most popular side dish for a soul food Christmas dinner?
What is the most eaten food on Christmas Day?
Soul Food Thanksgiving
Season 1 · Episode 16
Sunday, July 23, 2023 • Duration 14:56
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, .
Black Folks Sweet Potato Pie
Season 1 · Episode 15
Sunday, July 16, 2023 • Duration 12:12
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 family favorite!
Because soul food is a variety of comfort-food cuisine originating from African American culture in the Southern United States. It’s traditionally a combination of African American foods derived from Black enslaved people’s take on American and British cuisine, combined with the essence of West African warmth, flavors, and traditions.
Sweet potato pie is a dessert made first by Black folks back in Africa when they used the native-grown vegetable, yams.
Listen to this episode and learn how the favorite pie of Black people has continued as a favorite African-American holiday tradition today!
What you'll learn in this episode?
What is Black Folks Sweet Potato Pie?
Sweet potato pie Black History
What's the difference between sweet potatoes and yams?
What makes Black Folks Sweet Potato Pie a favorite pie recipe?
The difference between sweet potato pie and pumpkin pie
What makes Black folks sweet potato pie a favorite pie recipe?
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 "Mean Tweets," similar to Jimmy Kimmel's popular segment. Although the "Mean Tweets" are fun and funny to analyze, they quickly point out that most of the feedback on The Soul Food Pot's recipes is overwhelmingly positive.
Shaunda also delves into the history of cornbread dressing from enslaved people in the American South, with roots in a West African recipe known as kush. Then she shares tips and tricks for achieving a perfectly moist but not watery or gummy consistency and how to fix dry stuffing and prevent a mushy texture. Shaunda provides helpful advice on preparing cornbread dressing in advance, allowing listeners to alleviate stress on Thanksgiving Day.
This episode is rooted in an appreciation for the positive comments The Soul Food Pot receives, as Shaunda shares actual heartwarming stories of listeners and readers who have made the recipe their own.
What you’ll learn in this episode?
What is cornbread dressing?
How to make Black folks cornbread dressing
The origins and characteristics of cornbread dressing
Should you use a box mix?
Can you use Jiffy cornbread mix?
Southern family recipe traditions
Tips for making the perfect cornbread dressing
Make-ahead options for Thanksgiving cornbread dressing
Why do you need stale cornbread?
What's the difference between Southern cornbread dressing and cornbread stuffing?
Black History Month Food
Season 1 · Episode 13
Sunday, July 2, 2023 • Duration 14:34
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-provoking segment, Shaunda agrees with NBA player Draymond Green's call to eliminate Black History Month and instead incorporate Black history teachings year-round. Her son and grandson contribute to the discussion, emphasizing the importance of Black history and legacy.
Shaunda draws connections between Black history and food, particularly mentioning Thanksgiving and soul food recipe favorites. Delighting your taste buds, Shaunda, Kobe, and Dahvi provide a tantalizing list of notable recipes enjoyed during Black History Month, including collard greens, candied yams, homemade cornbread, macaroni and cheese, chicken, sweet potato pie, and banana pudding! Shaunda points out that these recipes are considered authentic soul food because they’ve been passed down through generations in the African American community.
What you'll learn in this episode?
Shaunda and her son Dahvi dive into a thought-provoking discussion about the representation of Black history and culture in today's society.
They explore the experiences of different generations, acknowledging the risk of being overwhelmed by the multitude of voices in today's media landscape.
Dahvi explains how the tragic murder of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor during the COVID crisis becomes a turning point, prompting a vital need to address critical racial issues and make an impact.
What is Black folks’ sweet potato pie?
What are the ingredients in Southern sweet potato pie?
Throughout this compelling episode, The Soul Food Pod serves up a delectable feast of food, history, and meaningful conversations.
Wrapping up the episode, Shaunda expresses her gratitude to her sons for joining her and encourages you to explore soul food and take your recipes beyond Southern!
