What Is Soul Food Exactly?
Originating in the southern U.S, soul food is staple comfort food for any southerner. These hearty dishes have migrated outside the South for everyone to enjoy.
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Stories By Emily Shepherd
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Bacon Grease Is Your Secret For The Most Flavorful Fried Green Tomatoes
While cooks usually reach for oil when frying green tomatoes, opting for bacon grease instead imparts a deliciously smoky flavor to this beloved comfort food. -
What Do Purple Tomatoes Taste Like?
Purple-colored tomatoes certainly look distinct and even have different health benefits than red tomatoes, so you might wonder how their flavor holds up. -
How Are Dippin' Dots Even Made?
Dippin' Dots might seem like pure magic or an alien dessert from a sci-fi world, but the way they're made is rather simple (if exacting and scientific). -
What Separates Cottage From Shepherd's Pie Is All In The Meat
You may have heard a similar dish called both cottage pie and shepherd's pie, but they're not the same. What makes the two different is all in the meat. -
A Milk Bath Is Your Secret To The Tenderest Steak
When you think of a steak marinade, big bold flavors like soy sauce come to mind, but a milk bath is what you need for the most tender result. -
The Key Difference Between Himalayan Vs Sea Salt
You may think salt is all the same when cooking, but Himalayan and sea salt can add slightly different flavors to dishes and are harvested in unique ways. -
Cooking Oil Is The Key To Starting Your Grill Without Lighter Fluid
Lighter fluid may seem like a grilling necessity, but cooking oil is a perfectly good substitute that will get the fire roaring in no time. -
Coca-Cola, Orange Juice, And Milk Are The Unlikely Combo You Need For Carnitas
To make carnitas as well as your local food truck, try adding Coca-Cola, orange juice, and milk to the braising liquid. You can thank us later. -
Yes, There Is A Correct Way To Thaw Frozen Shrimp
Frozen shrimp are one of the best icy proteins to keep on hand because they can be thawed in a flash, but make sure you do so safely and don't rush.
