121 soul satisfying Recipes

bacon, chopped onion, black beans, rinsed and drained, ro-tel diced tomatoes and green chilies, water, soul food seasoning

butter, flour, soul seasoning, garlic cloves, minced, onion, chopped, bell pepper, chopped, celery, chopped, stewed tomatoes, pepper, chili powder, salt, bay leaf, chicken broth, rice, uncooked, smoked pork, cooked & cubed

whipping cream, salt, milk chocolate chips, semi-sweet chocolate chips, cherry extract, corn syrup, cake cubes , assorted fruit cubes and slices

beef , chunked how you want, extra virgin olive oil, red onions , rough chopped, garlic cloves, rough chopped (depends on taste), flour , for dusting, red wine , of your choosing, beef broth, celery ribs, rough chopped, celery leaves, chopped up for a good deep flavor, baby carrots or 2 regular carrots, rough chopped, sweet potato , rough chopped, potatoes or 2 -3 medium do all sweet , rough chopped, diced tomatoes, flour, mixed with 1/2cup water to thicken stew, salt , to taste

liver , chopped into smaller chunks, cornmeal, unbleached white flour (or whole wheat), water, garlic powder, egg, peanut butter (will make an oily cookie, so watch your clothes, they could get grease stains!)

boneless skinless chicken breasts, hickory smoked bacon, green onions, black pepper (fresh ground if you have a mill), minced garlic, lemon juice

ground turkey or 1 lb ground beef, self-rising cornmeal , plus additional, self-rising cornmeal, for dusting pan, eggs, milk, vegetable oil, onion, chopped, jalapeno peppers, finely chopped, extra-sharp cheddar cheese, grated

onion, peeled and cut into large pieces, winter squash, peeled and cut into large pieces (or use a smaller part of a large squash), carrot, peeled and cut into large pieces, water, salt (no msg!) or chicken bouillon powder, to taste (no msg!)

uncooked long grain brown rice, dried split green peas, uncooked pearl barley, dried lentils, dried onion flakes, dried celery flakes, beef bouillon granules or 9 bouillon cubes, soul seasoning, sugar, instant minced garlic or 1/2 tsp fresh minced garlic, black pepper, bay leaf, stew meat, oil, water, crushed tomatoes, undrained

shredded pork, red pepper, garlic powder, soul seasoning, water, salt, pepper

in western new york state the italian american community has a specialty - chicken riggies. it is a dish made in many versions but they all have chicken and rigatoni in common tossed with sweet and hot peppers and tomato sauce. here s my chicken riggies. it s my mom and my hubby s new favorite meal. spicy escarole makes a perfect partner to this dish., salt, rigatoni, chicken tenders , 1 package, boneless, skinless chicken thighs , 1 package, black pepper, extra-virgin olive oil, divided, onion, chopped, garlic, grated or finely chopped, divided, cubanelle peppers, seeded, chopped, roasted red peppers, chopped, hot cherry peppers pickled in jar, in italian section of grocery stores, crushed tomatoes, cream , eyeball it, grated romano or parmigiano reggiano, plus more to pass at table, thick cut capocolo hot ham, chopped, heads escarole, coarsely chopped, chicken stock, basil, about 10 leaves, thinly sliced, crusty bread

flour, baking soda, cinnamon, allspice, ginger, salt, eggs, water, sugar, canned pumpkin, neutral oil like canola, pure vanilla, chopped toasted walmuts

sponge, dry yeast (or 2 package of yeast), warm milk, flour (white or whole wheat), oats (any type will do), flaxseed (optional), grain mixture : 2 1/2 cups combination of any of the following: cornmeal (polenta), barley, couscous, bulgur, millet, whole wheat berries, cooked rice, crumbled rye crackers (you get the picture!), olive oil, salt, warm water, eggs, beaten (optional), wheat germ, olive oil, whole wheat flour mixed with 5 cups white flour

white potatoes (boiled then peeled and cooled), onion diced, green pepper diced, relish, hard boiled eggs diced, stalks of celery diced, mayo (hellmans), yellow mustard, lempn pepper seasoning, franks red hot sauce, salt, black pepper, granulated garlic

qt fast food , deli, or other prepared coleslaw, sieve, whose lip fits the sieve, limes, juiced (include the pulp), choose 1 or more : chili powder, creole seasoning, soul-food seasoning, or other spicy mixture

good neighbor recipe, tongue (that does not slander), mind (full of tolerance), ears (closed to gossip), eyes (overlooking other folk s faults), heart (generous and kind), hands (extended to help others), wit , smiles, sunny disposition and cheerfulness, blend together and form into 1 being., remember not only our enjoyment of good food , but also our sense of humor, for 1 without the other would be a dull existence., food for thought, old proverb about an eye for an eye could leave everyone blind., what a grand world this would be if we could forget our troubles as easily as we forget our blessings ., it is much easier to swallow angry words than to have to eat them., swallow your pride occasionally ; it s non-fattening., be thankful for the people that brighten your day with laughter., a wise wife has pork chops ready when her husband comes home from a fishing trip ., advice is like castor oil ; easy to give, but very difficult to take., count your blessings and share with those who have so much less., all living creatures , human beings are the only ones who pray - or need to., why is there never enough time to do things right, but always enough time to do them over, what soap is for the body, tears are for the soul., if the tv and the refrigerator weren tsp so far apart, some of us wouldn tsp get any exercise at all., some people are like blisters. they don tsp show up until the work is done ., arabian stuffed camel, first , procure a camel: with 1 hump or two, depending upon the size of your party., prepare twelve dozen eggs: boiled, shelled and dressed ., clean about twelve good sized smelts , leaving the heads on., dress eight or nine three lb chickens. bake the chickens., choose a large sheep and dress it out, removing the wool and hooves but leaving the head on., next , take your camel and do him in. clean and dress intact., then , stuff the eggs into the fish. stuff the fish into the chickens. stuff the chickens into the sheep. stuff the sheep into the camel., roast over an open-pit fire for about 2 days, turning carefully on an oak spit and basting with your favorite sauce., this is truly a regal dish to serve for any special occasion and an ambitious undertaking for any family. variations, seasonings and methods of serving differ with taste., serves 200 people and innumerable dogs and children

onion, diced, olive oil, celery, green onion, thinly sliced, red pepper , destemmed, deseeded, and diced, zucchini, diced, acorn squash (or other winter squash), peeled, deseeded, and cut into cubes, red skin potatoes , cut into cubes, garlic, minced, ginger, minced, salt, dried basil, dried oregano (preferably mexican oregano), dried thyme, ground pasilla chiles (or chili powder), freshly ground black pepper, water or vegetable stock, cut corn, freshly chopped parsley, cornstarch or arrowroot, cold water, cooked red beans (or other beans of choice)

dill pickle relish, eggs, hard-cooked, peeled and split lengthwise, green onions, white and green parts, finely chopped, mayonnaise, paprika for garnish, salt, unsalted butter, softened, yellow mustard