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The Soul Food Pod
by Shaunda Necole | The Soul Food Pot®
The Soul Food Pod explores Southern soul food recipes, traditions, and stories from The Soul Food Pot®. Hosted by author, recipe creator, and founder Shaunda Necole, the show blends approachable techniques with the cultural history behind iconic dishes like fried chicken, collard greens, mac and cheese, and sweet potato pie. Each episode makes classic soul food easier to cook, understand, and pass down—keeping heritage alive through modern kitchens.
Episodes
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Black People's Food And Recipes
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...
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Black Folks Sweet Potato Pie with Condensed Milk: Can You Swap Evaporated Milk Without Losing That Classic Soul Flavor?
If you’ve ever found yourself mid-recipe wondering, “Can I use sweetened condensed milk instead of evaporated milk in sweet potato pie?” — this episode is your answer. Because not only can you… I’ve tested it, perfected it, and turned it into a signature variation of my Black Folks Sweet Potato...
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Black Folks Southern Tea Cake Recipe
This "Black folk tea cake recipe" (that's what they're called!) is an old-fashioned nostalgic Southern soul food treat! What you'll learn in this episode: What is a Black folks' Southern tea cake? African American tea cakes are a somewhat fancy Southern dessert. Little round cakes. Light, airy…
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Black Folks Southern Shrimp And Grits Recipe
If you grew up on soul food cooking or grew up in the South, then you already know! Grits are a staple in most Southern homes. And if you're looking for a fantastic meal that boasts Southern comfort food with an extreme infusion of soul food flavors… Then this Black folks' Southern shrimp and…
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Black folks Southern Turkey Recipe
What is a Black folks’ Southern turkey recipe? Crispy skin and moist, juicy, flavorful meat – that’s what embodies a Black folk turkey recipe. Atlanta folks might call it a soul food “dirty bird!” My signature recipe for Black folks Southern turkey will have your hungry bunch gobbling up this...
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Black Folks Chicken And Dressing
We're diving deep into an iconic recipe. One that some folks might have to wait all year to gather with friends and family to eat. It's the one Southern dish you shouldn't miss this Thanksgiving. Black folks chicken and dressing. What you'll learn in this episode: What is chicken and dressing?...
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Old Fashioned Thanksgiving Dressing Recipe
Get ready for an unforgettable Thanksgiving Day with this soul food inspired Southern old-fashioned Thanksgiving dressing recipe. A delicious casserole dish everyone around the dinner table loves! Traditions, family, and food are the hallmarks of Thanksgiving. And in good tradition, a…
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Soul Food Chicken Yock Recipe (Yock-A-Mein)
Something about Southern soul food's slow pace and easy-going nature makes you feel at home. So when you're hungry, there are some great Southern dishes to try out before settling on a favorite – like Tidewater Virginia chicken yock! What you'll learn in this episode: What kind of food is yock...
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Black Folks Soul Food Candied Yams – What Is the Black History of Candied Yams?
Sweet, buttery, and rich with tradition—Black folks’ soul food candied yams are more than a side dish… they’re a story. In this episode of The Soul Food Pod, we’re diving into the Black history of candied yams and how this beloved dish became a cornerstone of Southern soul food cooking. From...
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Black Folks Chicken And Dressing
We're diving deep into an iconic recipe. One that some folks might have to wait all year to gather with friends and family to eat. It's the one Southern dish you shouldn't miss this Thanksgiving. Black folks chicken and dressing. What you'll learn in this episode: What is chicken and dressing?...
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Black Folks Southern Red Velvet Cake
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...
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Black Folks’ Southern Fried Chicken: What Makes Soul Food Fried Chicken Different?
Southern fried chicken is one of the most iconic dishes in soul food cooking. But what makes it different from regular fried chicken? In this episode of The Soul Food Pod, soul food expert and author Shaunda Necole of The Soul Food Pot® explains the real secret behind Black folks’ Southern fried...
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New Year's Soul Food Recipes
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...
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Soul Food Christmas Dinner
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…
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Soul Food Thanksgiving
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…
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Black Folks Sweet Potato Pie | Why Is It a Holiday Tradition?
In this episode of The Soul Food Pod, host Shaunda Necole shares the story and technique behind her viral Black Folks Sweet Potato Pie recipe from The Soul Food Pot®. Sweet potato pie is one of the most beloved desserts in Southern soul food cooking and a staple of African American holiday…
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Black Folks Cornbread Dressing 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...
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Black History Month Food
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…
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Soul Food Holiday Recipes
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...
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Black Folks’ Collard Greens Recipe + How Do You Make Them the Soul Food Way?
On this episode of The Soul Food Pod, cookbook author and soul food expert Shaunda Necole shares how to make Black folks’ collard greens the traditional Southern way — seasoned, slow-simmered, and full of rich, soulful flavor. From cleaning and cutting collard greens to building a deeply…
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Juneteenth Food
Today we're celebrating Black people with the best Juneteenth food history, recipes, Juneteenth red foods & drinks, and easy menu ideas! You can create Juneteenth traditions with Southern soul food favorites like red velvet cake, soul food baked mac and cheese, Southern apple pie, Southern…
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Black Folks Baked Mac and Cheese | What Makes Soul Food Mac Different?
Black folks’ baked mac and cheese is a soul food classic. Creamy, custard-style, and baked until golden on top. In this episode of The Soul Food Pod, host Shaunda Necole shares the story behind her most beloved Southern baked macaroni and cheese recipe. How do you make Southern baked mac and…
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Southern Peach Cobbler Recipe
What is Southern peach cobbler? A Southern peach cobbler recipe is a soul food dessert and one of the darling favorite Southern desserts - loved by folks from East to West, North, and South! Loaded with fresh, juicy peaches and topped with a light and airy cinnamon sugar crust. It’s a cobbler so...
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Black Cookout Food
On this episode, host Shaunda Necole and her mom, Mama Mary (Ma-Ma), explore why Black cookouts are a beloved tradition in the African American community, the cultural significance and love for Black folks' potato salad at African American gatherings and cookouts, alongside other soul food dishes...
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Southern Banana Pudding (The Black Way): Is Banana Pudding a Black Thing? A Soul Food History + Recipe Guide
Is banana pudding a Black thing? Let’s talk about it, because this classic Southern dessert is more than just sweet layers of cookies, bananas, and pudding. It’s a story of culture, adaptation, and soul. In this episode of The Soul Food Pod, host Shaunda Necole takes you beyond the recipe and…
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Is Tupperware Still A Thing?
On this episode of The Soul Food Pod, host Shaunda Necole discusses Tupperware with her mom, Mama Mary (Ma-Ma), a Tupperware brand enthusiast. Ma-Ma explains more about the uniqueness of these plastic food storage containers that have been household staples for generations. Listeners learn that...
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Mama's Fried Chicken
On this episode of The Soul Food Pod, join host Shaunda Necole as she introduces her mother, Mama Mary (Ma-Ma), for a conversation about how to make Mama's Southern fried chicken! Shaunda and her mom share their love for classic Southern fried chicken, and listeners learn the difference between...
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Black Folks Soul Food Cabbage | How Do You Cook Southern Cabbage?
The Soul Food Pod – Best Southern Cabbage Recipes On this episode of The Soul Food Pod, host Shaunda Necole explores one of the South’s most comforting vegetable dishes: Southern soul food cabbage. In many African American kitchens, cabbage has long been the practical cousin to collard greens —...
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Is An Instant Pot Worth Having?
What do Sarah Jessica Parker (SJP) and Sex and the City have in common with an Instant Pot? The answer: Shoes in the oven. “Are you kidding me? I use my oven as storage.” -Carrie Bradshaw (SJP's character) Do you agree with SJP? In this episode about how to use Instant Pot, host Shaunda Necole...
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FOUND! My Great-Grandma’s Old-Fashioned Carrot Cake Recipe
In Episode 1 of The Soul Food Pod, host Shaunda Necole talks about her great-grandma's old-fashioned carrot cake recipe. Do you love old-fashioned Southern dessert recipes? This simple hand-written carrot cake recipe was passed down from generation to generation. Recently, Shaunda asked her mom…
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Welcome to The Soul Food Pod!
Welcome to The Soul Food Pod! The first soul food podcast about Southern soul food. The show is hosted by Shaunda Necole, cookbook author and Southern soul food blogger, making life easier + more soulful, one recipe at a time! What makes Shaunda an expert on authentic soul food? Her heritage…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The Soul Food Pod explores Southern soul food recipes, traditions, and stories from The Soul Food Pot®. Hosted by author, recipe creator, and founder Shaunda Necole, the show blends approachable techniques with the cultural history behind iconic dishes like fried chicken, collard greens, mac and cheese, and sweet potato pie. Each episode makes classic soul food easier to cook, understand, and pass down—keeping heritage alive through modern kitchens.
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Shaunda Necole | The Soul Food Pot®
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The Soul Food Pod explores Southern soul food recipes, traditions, and stories from The Soul Food Pot®. Hosted by author, recipe creator, and founder Shaunda Necole, the show blends approachable techniques with the cultural history behind iconic dishes like fried chicken, collard greens, mac and...
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The Soul Food Pod is created and hosted by Shaunda Necole | The Soul Food Pot®.
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