Sweet potatoes aren't just delicious-they're the heart of true comfort food. From creamy casseroles to crispy fries and decadent pies, these recipes show just how versatile this humble root can be.

What Is Considered 'Soul Food'? The term 'soul food' gained popularity in 1964, when a newspaper reported on the resurgence of "Black pride," according to Britannica. Although it had a cultural ...

• Line a rimmed baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper. • Cook bacon in a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat until most of the fat is rendered and bacon is starting to crisp.

Each Southern region in the United States has its own particular take on soul food. For instance, Louisiana is known for its Creole and Cajun-style cooking. This combines the likes of French, Spanish ...

A previous version of this recipe called for a longer baking time. In my family, it’s not Thanksgiving without sweet potato pie. “It doesn’t have to be the only dessert option on the holiday table, ...

The vivacious media star dishes on her lifelong love of soul food and some of her favorite places to eat it, with stops in Dallas, New Orleans, L.A. and her hometown stomping grounds, Nashville.

Mac and cheese, dirty rice and sweet potato pie. These recipes, among so many other classic soul foods, are a testament to the strength and ingenuity of African Americans. Despite the deprivation and ...

Derrick Burch grew up on his mother 's and grandmother's homestyle cooking, with stick-to-your-ribs dishes like tender fried chicken, collard greens and moist cornbread. So, when he decided to open ...

Black History Month is celebrated the entire month of February, so it's only right to help honor and celebrate the month with these 40 amazing soul food recipes that pay homage to the culture. Each ...