Cassandra's Soul Food Blog

Carolyn Shelton - Caterer, Cooking Teacher and Etiquette Consultant

Sun, 21 Feb 2010 19:56:18 GMT

Carolyn Shelton - Caterer, Cooking Teacher and native of Carencro

Soul-Food-Advisor for soul food & southern cooking enthusiasts

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 02:14:00 GMT

a New Online Resource Center for soul food enthusiasts.

Black History Month Celebration

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:40:04 GMT

Black History Month Celebration

Business Owner Helps Connect Others to Soul Food Restaurants

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:29:35 GMT

Business Owner Helps Connect Others to Soul Food Restaurants

Cassandra Gaines Founded the
National Soul Food Cook-Off

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:25:02 GMT

Cassandra Gaines Founded the National Soul Food Cook-Off

Site Map

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 03:33:41 GMT

Site Map for Soul Food Advisor.com

Black Eyed Peas

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 03:36:45 GMT

Black eyed peas is a southern favorite that provide a high level of energy and a good source of Vitamins A and C.

Recipe Center

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 14:08:24 GMT

A Collection of Soul Food Recipes

New Soul Food Cookbook with Treasured Recipes

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 18:49:54 GMT

New Soul Food Cookbook with Treasured Recipes

Chicken and Corn Bread Dressing

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 18:45:42 GMT

Chicken and Corn Bread Dressing Recipe from three generations of Southern cooks

Family Soul-Food-Recipes

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:23:48 GMT

Family Soul-Food-Recipes with wonderful stories with each recipe. A family treasure of history-making desserts. I added this page just for you to enjoy as I have for many years.

One Pot Meals - A Meal in Itself

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 02:48:53 GMT

One pot meals are putting several ingredients into a single vessel and cooking them together.

Holiday Recipes

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 04:16:45 GMT

Your favorite holiday recipes form

Soul-Food-Entrees

Wed, 06 May 2009 23:20:56 GMT

A Collection of fabulous Soul-Food-Entrees including barbecue bolonga, spicy chicken wings, old-fashioned meat loaf, and fried catfish fillets to name a few.

Mothers Day Menus

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 23:00:21 GMT

A collection of mothers day menus for her special day including breakfast, brunch,

Easter Menu and Recipes, What's Your Favorite?

Fri, 10 Apr 2009 00:55:54 GMT

Favorite Easter Menu and Recipes

Soul-Food-Salads

Sun, 15 Mar 2009 17:29:35 GMT

Soul-Food-Salads is a collection of fresh salads including Creamy Macaroni & Cheese, Southern Potato Salad, Lettuce and Tomato Salad and more.

Cooking and baking tips,

Sun, 15 Mar 2009 17:17:29 GMT

A selection of Cooking and baking tips including a measurement chart

Soul-Food-Vegetables

Sun, 15 Mar 2009 17:14:28 GMT

A Collection of popular Soul-Food-Vegetables including collard greens with smoked turkey, okra corn casserole, southern fried corn, fried green tomatoes, and more.

Southern Recipes - How To Be Your Own Best Cook

Sun, 15 Mar 2009 17:13:27 GMT

A free cooking e-book designed to help your prepare great southern recipes.

Appetizer Recipes

Sun, 15 Mar 2009 17:11:35 GMT

Popular Appetizer Recipes used at Soul Food parties. Includes hot wings, soul food spaghetti, mini smoked sausages in bbq sauce, and many more. Includes a Soul Food Party Menu.

Special-Occasion-Menus

Sun, 15 Mar 2009 17:08:41 GMT

Special-Occasion-Menus offers sage advice on planning a special occasion. I will show you how to put together a good special event menu.

Soul-Food-Desserts

Sat, 14 Mar 2009 19:02:14 GMT

Famous Soul-Food-Desserts including Buttermilk Pound Cake, Lemon Chess Pie, 7 Up Cake, Chocolate Pecan Pie, Chocolate Bars and much more.

Soul-Food-History

Sat, 14 Mar 2009 18:56:03 GMT

Soul-Food-History is what soul food cooking is today. Learn how African American slaves prepared their meals and the problems they encountered.

Soul Food News-Center

Fri, 27 Feb 2009 00:59:17 GMT

The Soul Food News-Center includes the latest on web page updates, quick cooking tips, new recipes added, food facts, new articles, special guest feature, and much more. Check it out!

African American History Month A Celebration

Mon, 09 Feb 2009 02:20:58 GMT

African American History Month A Celebration

Lower Your Grocery Bill

Wed, 04 Feb 2009 05:19:11 GMT

Ways to lower your grocery bill

10 Best Holiday Recipes

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 01:00:15 GMT

I have put together 10 of my favorite holiday recipes. These recipes include country banana pudding, lemon chess pie, cream cheese pound cake, orange sweet potato pie, and many others. Check it out at the link above. Cassandra Harrell Soul Food Advisor Subscribe to this Blog!

Halloween Recipes

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 00:31:00 GMT

Halloween Recipes including Sweets and Treats

My Labor Day

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 04:23:39 GMT

My Labor Day Celebrations and a quick meal without the labor

Southern Cooking - Traditional Terms Used Most Often

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 16:37:54 GMT

Traditional Terms Used in Southern Cooking

Soul Food Recipes - The Second time Around

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 02:35:40 GMT

Soul Food Lovers' Cookbook has just arrived from its second printing. The cookbook appeals to all with regular and low fat soul food recipes. Check out our cookbook page for this popular cookbook.

Just go to http://www.soul-food-advisor.com/soul-food-cookbook.html

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Mothers Day Menus and Recipes

Tue, 06 May 2008 03:43:32 GMT

If youre looking for a great selection of Mothers Day menus and easy to follow recipes, than visit our Mothers Day Menus page or copy and paste the link below in your web browser. Not only will you find great recipes for brunch and dinner, there is also a selection of delicious appetizer recipes. Enjoy Mothers Day.

http://www.soul-food-advisor.com/mothers-day-menus.html

Cassandra Harrell, Soul Food Advisor

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Old-fashioned Sweet Tea Recipe

Thu, 01 May 2008 14:54:02 GMT

I remember my mother making sweet tea when I was a youngster growing up in Halls, TN. Southerners love sweet tea, its like a tradition in many households. We mostly had sweet tea with Sunday dinner when my grandmother made her delicious butter pound cake for dessert. This was also my first experiment using lemon juice. My old-fashioned sweet tea recipe was recently featured in the food section of the Jackson Sun.

To view the recipe, copy and paste the link below in your web browser. This recipe is only available on their website for a short period.

http://www.jacksonsun.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080416/LIFESTYLE/804160301/-1/NEWS17

Cassandra Harrell, Soul Food Advisor

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Low Fat Soul Food Salads

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:03:57 GMT

In the upcoming May issue of my newsletter, I will be taking a few soul food salads and making them lighter in a series called, Healthier Soul Food Alternatives. Recipes include Southern Pineapple Salad, Carrot & Raisin Salad, Old-fashioned Cole Slaw, Macaroni & Shrimp Salad, and Cheesy Ham & Bacon Salad.

Dont miss this makeover of popular soul food favorites. To make sure that you dont miss this important issue and to subscribe, visit the newsletter page on this website.

Cassandra Harrell, Soul Food Advisor

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Soul Food Picnic and
Family Outing Menus

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 03:36:30 GMT

Popular soul food picnic menus designed for picnics and summer parties

Soul-Food-Meals

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 03:35:11 GMT

Soul-Food-Meals that are traditionally served in homes across America

Soul-Food-Gifts

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 03:26:22 GMT

Soul-Food-Gifts includes gift giving ideas. Also include advice on putting together a dessert basket to hosting a party for weight-conscious adults.

Soul-Food-Breads

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 03:18:48 GMT

Soul-Food-Breads is a selection of old favorites including my famous hot water corn bread, hoe cakes, southern spoon bread, hush puppies, and more. Make your favorite bread today!

10 Homemade Kitchen Soups that Warm Your Soul

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 02:17:24 GMT

Warm Up This Winter with 10 Homemade Kitchen Soups

Lighten Up!

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 03:27:47 GMT

In the upcoming April issue of my newsletter, I will be taking a few soul food favorites and making them lighter in a series called, Healthier Soul Food Alternatives. Recipes include collard greens, barbecue chicken, and lemon ice box pie. Dont miss this makeover of soul food favorites. To make sure you dont miss this important issue and to subscribe, visit the newsletter page on this website.

Cassandra Harrell, Soul Food Advisor

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Easter Ham Recipes 3-12-08

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 01:08:47 GMT

I have added two new Easter Ham recipes in the Recipe Center. The first one is an Easter Ham and Potato Bake recipe made with hash brown potatoes, cooked ham, onions, croutons, and cheddar cheese soup.

The second one, Ham Roll-up is for a quick snack with cream cheese, dill pickles, scallions and sliced ham. These two recipes are very delicious. Go to the Recipe Center then click Easter Ham Recipes.

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Smothered Chicken Recipe 3-2-08

Mon, 03 Mar 2008 03:31:59 GMT

2 pounds of boneless and skinless chicken (breasts or thighs)
Season chicken with season salt, garlic salt, black pepper
2 cans cream of mushroom soup
1/2 onion chopped
1/2 green pepper, chopped
1.5 cup of chopped mushrooms
1 Tablespoon butter, margarine or cooking spray
1.5 cans milk
Parsley, optional

Season and bake chicken in a 350 degree oven for 30-45 minutes or until done; set aside. In saucepan, coated with butter or cooking spray, sautee onions, green pepper and mushrooms until soft; set aside.

In large skillet over medium heat, mix soup with 1.5 cans of milk. Heat until boiling; remove from heat. Add chicken to skillet and sauteed vegetables. Heat on low until chicken and vegetables are hot. Sprinkle parsley on top if desired. Serve with rice.

Cassandra Harrell, Soul Food Advisor

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Soul Food Holiday Menus

Sat, 16 Feb 2008 05:57:20 GMT

Traditional Soul Food Holiday Menus for Christmas Day, New Years Eve Parties, and New Years Day Celebration

Rice & Pinto Beans Recipe- 2-10-08

Sun, 10 Feb 2008 20:38:36 GMT

For Black History Month, try this tasty rice and pinto beans recipe.

1 pound dried pinto beans, soaked overnight
6 cups water
1 smoked turkey wing
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons season salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 lb smoked sausage, sliced
1 - 16 oz can tomatoes
1 teaspoon red hot pepper, optional
boiled white rice

Combine soaked and drained beans with water, turkey wing, onion, and garlic in a large Dutch oven; bring to boil. Cover, reduce heat to medium, and cook 45 minutes. Add remaining ingredients. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 1 hour, stirring occasionally.

Remove turkey wing and shred meat from bone with a fork. Return meat to bean mixture. Serve over hot cooked rice. Serves 5 to 6.

Popular Soul Food During Slavery - 2-3-08

Mon, 04 Feb 2008 02:32:30 GMT

Soul food has a variety of dishes that were popular meals prepared by the slaves and today are still at the top of the list. Collard greens, fried chicken, fish, sweet potatoes, hoe cakes, black-eyed peas, fufu, rice, and chicken and dumplings are good choices when making soul food. But the methods these foods were prepared is something that most people are not aware of.

To find out how popular soul food dishes were prepare and the methods the slaves used, copy and paste the link below in your browser. http://www.soul-food-advisor.com/soul-food-dishes.html

Cassandra Harrell, Soul Food Advisor

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Black History Buffet Menus 1-28-08

Tue, 29 Jan 2008 00:16:21 GMT

Are you planning a soul food buffet for your church or community for your Black History month celebration? Well I have a collection of menus complete with meats, vegetables, soups, breads, drinks, desserts, and condiments. You can also mix and match as you see fit. There are also serving suggestions for each category. These menus are certainly crowd pleasers. Just copy and paste the link below in your web browser. Have fun!

http://www.soul-food-advisor.com/buffet-menus.html

Cassandra Harrell, Soul Food Advisor

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Super Bowl Recipes

Tue, 22 Jan 2008 00:20:49 GMT

Super Bowl Recipes including game nachos, crab football spread, super bowl buffalo wings, and much more...

Mysterious Collard Greens 1-21-08

Tue, 22 Jan 2008 00:07:05 GMT

Collard greens is a southern favorite among many groups. its a soul food stable that has been around for many years. But why are collard greens such a mystery when it comes to how to prepare and cook them? I admit they take a little more time to prepare than just throwing them into a pot of water like most vegetables, but the results and deliciously amazing.

Collard greens also offer great nutritional value. In fact, collard greens are rich in calcium and loaded with Vitamins A and C.

For really easy steps on how to prepare collard greens for cooking along with a great recipe for collard greens, just copy and paste the link below in your web browser. Once you learn how to prepare them, the mystery will be over! http://www.soul-food-advisor.com/collard-greens.html

Cassandra Harrell, Soul Food Advisor

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Whats Your Favorite Black History Meal? 1-15-08

Wed, 16 Jan 2008 02:12:05 GMT

I enjoy so many traditional soul foods until its really hard for me to choose a particular meal. However, I really love collard greens with barbecue chicken, sweet potatoes and hot water corn bread. When it comes to desserts I am more of a cobbler person so I enjoy peach and strawberry cobbler. One thing about soul food, the menu never go out of style no matter how old it gets.

For Black History month I would like to feature your favorite meal. Please send me your favorite Black History meal to include in this blog. Send to Cassandra@soul-food-advisor.com. If you have Black History recipes you want to share please send them too. Just include your favorite menu, along with your first name and the state youre from. I will post your menus and recipes all next month in this blog.

The best black history recipe will receive a free copy of my new cookbook, Soul Food Lovers'.

Cassandra Harrell, Soul Food Advisor

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Cassandra's Soul Food Blog

Carolyn Shelton - Caterer, Cooking Teacher and Etiquette Consultant

Soul-Food-Advisor for soul food & southern cooking enthusiasts

Black History Month Celebration

Business Owner Helps Connect Others to Soul Food Restaurants

Cassandra Gaines Founded the National Soul Food Cook-Off

Site Map

Black Eyed Peas

Recipe Center

New Soul Food Cookbook with Treasured Recipes

Chicken and Corn Bread Dressing

Family Soul-Food-Recipes

One Pot Meals - A Meal in Itself

Holiday Recipes

Soul-Food-Entrees

Mothers Day Menus

Easter Menu and Recipes, What's Your Favorite?

Soul-Food-Salads

Cooking and baking tips,

Soul-Food-Vegetables

Southern Recipes - How To Be Your Own Best Cook

Appetizer Recipes

Special-Occasion-Menus

Soul-Food-Desserts

Soul-Food-History

Soul Food News-Center

African American History Month A Celebration

Lower Your Grocery Bill

10 Best Holiday Recipes

Halloween Recipes

My Labor Day

Southern Cooking - Traditional Terms Used Most Often

Soul Food Recipes - The Second time Around

Mothers Day Menus and Recipes

Old-fashioned Sweet Tea Recipe

Low Fat Soul Food Salads

Soul Food Picnic and Family Outing Menus

Soul-Food-Meals

Soul-Food-Gifts

Soul-Food-Breads

10 Homemade Kitchen Soups that Warm Your Soul

Lighten Up!

Easter Ham Recipes 3-12-08

Smothered Chicken Recipe 3-2-08

Soul Food Holiday Menus

Rice & Pinto Beans Recipe- 2-10-08

Popular Soul Food During Slavery - 2-3-08

Black History Buffet Menus 1-28-08

Super Bowl Recipes

Mysterious Collard Greens 1-21-08

Whats Your Favorite Black History Meal? 1-15-08

Cassandra Gaines Founded the
National Soul Food Cook-Off

Soul Food Picnic and
Family Outing Menus