Enjoy any of my Soul Food Recipes that can create a delicious menu wrapped in bold flavors, rich history, and comfort. Rooted in history and rich in flavor, soul food has a special place in our hearts and kitchens. In this post, we’ll explore the essence of soul food cuisine, share with you essential cooking […]
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Butter Swim Biscuits
What’s better than a fluffy, tender biscuit fresh from the oven? How about one that’s also basted in rich, melted butter as it bakes? That’s exactly what you’ll get with this recipe for Butter Swim Biscuits. It’s an uncomplicated buttermilk biscuit recipe that yields exceptional results: biscuits so buttery and flavorful, they’ll have you coming […]
Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes
Slow cooker mashed potatoes are the perfect side for all your holiday feasts, y’all. These buttermilk babies are dripping in buttery goodness and got that smooth, velvety vibe. Throw in some buttermilk, and bam, you’re taking these taters to new heights. Prep this dish a day before your big dinner and watch it come together […]
Jamaican Rice and Peas Recipe
This Jamaican Rice and Peas Recipe is the BEST quintessential and authentic Caribbean side with perfectly fluffed up rice and delicious red beans with a hint of bomb coconut flavor and spices galore. This dish isn’t just good, it’s straight up fire! I grew up eating rice on a regular basis because it was made […]
Honey Glazed Ham Recipe (Oven and Slow Cooker)
This tender, moist and perfectly sweet Honey Glazed Ham recipe is cooked in its own juices and glazed with a mixture of honey, pineapple juice and brown sugar. This honey baked ham is sweet and salty, buttery and sticky, and the star of any holiday table!! PLUS I HAVE SLOW COOKER INSTRUCTIONS TOO! I love […]
The BEST Chipotle Short Ribs
These slow-cooked Chipotle Short Ribs are fall-off-the-bone tender! Juicy beef is seasoned to sweet, spicy, and smoky perfection. Serve them alongside creamy, cheese-infused grits for a hearty Sunday dinner. If you’ve never had the chance to try short ribs, you are seriously missing out! If you enjoy ribs, then short ribs are a must! They’re […]
Homemade Turkey Rub
Spice up this year’s holiday bird using my signature smoky, spicy, sweet, herby, and oh so delicious Homemade Turkey Rub! This all-purpose seasoning blend only takes about 5 minutes to make and requires only a few pantry-staple spices! There are so many different ways to make a turkey, from brining to frying to grilling to […]
Baked Candied Yams
Candied Yams are a classic Southern side dish made up of thinly sliced sweet potatoes and a spiced candied mixture! These tender, sweet, and citrusy yams are so perfectly delicious and buttery! Serve them at your holiday table or your next Sunday family dinner! Similar to Candied Sweet Potatoes, this one is baked instead of […]
Best Meatloaf Recipe
This is the BEST Meatloaf recipe ever! Tender, flavorful juicy on the inside with a sticky and tangy topping, this meatloaf is super easy to make and so dang delicious! By Leidi Rodgriguez By no means did I grow up in a meatloaf kinda household. In fact, I didn’t even know what the stuff was […]
Vinegar Coleslaw
Tangy and full of sweet honey flavor, this refreshing Vinegar Coleslaw recipe is full of tender veggies olive oil, sharp vinegar and tangy garlic! It’s easy to make, so flavorful, and the perfect dairy-free alternative to a classic potluck side! Recipe By Leidi Rodriguez I have an unpopular opinion to share with you all: I […]
Jerk Salmon with Pineapple Salsa
This Jerk Salmon starts with a sweet, spicy and flavorful Caribbean marinade then it is topped with a fresh citrus hinted pineapple salsa. It combines combines aromatic spices, nutrient-rich fish fatty acids and a delicious tropical fruit salsa to create an easy and zesty weeknight dinner. This nutritious and bright dish will be your next […]
Auntie Rose’s Deviled Eggs
These Deviled Eggs are made perfectly with creamy Miracle Whip, tangy mustard and sweet relish and are sure to impress. An Easter and holiday MUST! What Is A Deviled Egg? Deviled Eggs, also known as stuffed eggs, Russian eggs, dressed eggs or “divine eggs”, are hard-boiled chickens’ eggs that have been shelled, cut in half, […]
Welcome to the Soul Food Movement!
What is the GBC Soul Food Movement? The Grandbaby Cakes’ Soul Food Movement was specifically created for those starved for something more in their lives. It is time for a little feeding of our souls! Through our monthly community challenges starting in January 2017, our community can find their recipe for success and living in […]
Sweet Tea Fried Chicken
This Sweet tea fried chicken is crunchy, incredibly flavorful, sweet yet savory and irresistible! Southern sweet tea becomes the perfect brine for a twist on classic fried chicken! Well the week started with classic sweet tea but now it’s ending with fried chicken. It seems like a natural progression to me. Sweet tea and fried […]
Mango Jerk Wings
This Mango Jerk Wings recipe pairs a nuanced jerk flavor with the tropical sweetness of mangoes. You will never make wings another way again! Super Bowl Sunday is coming soon y’all, and honestly the only thing that has me excited is this recipe. Mango Jerk Wings will be made in large quantities in my home on […]
Jiffy Cornbread recipe
If there is one thing I know, it’s bomb cornbread. And my homemade Jiffy cornbread recipe is legit better than the box ever was. This one crushes the store-bought game with its perfectly sweet, moist, melt in your mouth tender texture. One bite and you will be wondering where this version of Jiffy cornbread has […]
Fried Pork Chops
There’s an art to making Southern Fried Pork Chops, and I’m gonna teach you how to do it right. This recipe starts by perfectly tenderizing the chops in a spicy buttermilk liquid before dredging in a flavorful flour batter and pan frying til golden brown, crisp and dang on delish. Once you try this fried […]