The smell of collard greens simmering low and slow, a cast iron skillet of cornbread crackling in the oven, and biscuits ...

As I read the menu at a swanky New York restaurant recently, three items brought back memories of my childhood in rural Tennessee. "Turnip Greens and Polenta Napoleon," "Curry Okra Soufflé," and ...

There's a reason it's called it soul food. The freshness of the ingredients, the hefty plate and the tender care of Southern-style cooking almost too closely mirrors the authenticity of the human soul ...

The kitchen of the American South has always been a place where cultures collide and histories simmer together. Think about ...

The ingredients and cooking techniques of the South are fundamental to the overall American food scene as we know it. Whether is it BBQ, stews or indulgent desserts, so much of what the current ...

fried salmon croquettes on a black plate with a lettuce leaf and ramekin of white sauce - Africa Studio/Shutterstock Southern cooking is nothing if not resourceful, so it only makes sense that canned ...

Missing the rich, comforting taste of Southern cooking? Now’s your chance to bring those cherished flavors right to your kitchen. These recipes are all about warmth, heartiness, and that special ...

Less than a week remains in Black History Month, but there is still time to enjoy some of the cultural traditions that epitomize the celebration — most notably the cuisine. Some of the best soul food ...

Does the term conjure up a list of comfort foods: Fried chicken, barbecue, shrimp and grits, collard greens, cornbread, biscuits, mac and cheese? Or more stereotypical movie fare: Gumbo, fried green ...

Being a Southerner is more than just what you eat and how you speak — it's about the shared cultures and conservative values they share within different regions. Southern traditions blend in with ...