32 Amazing Soul Food Dishes for National Soul Food Month

June is an amazing month for so many reasons. In the food world, one of the most notable reasons is that it is National Soul Food Month, along with the celebration of Juneteenth. Soul Food is a conglomerate of amazing, comforting food that was traditionally made by Black people from the South and these 32 best soul food recipes honor and highlight so many authentic favorites to try all month long.

Related: 24 Traditional Soul Food Side Dishes

When Is Juneteenth?

Juneteenth 2023 takes place on Monday, June 19.

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Best Soul Food Recipes

A typical soul food menu will include dishes such as fried chicken or fried pork chops, collard greens, buttermilk cornbread, macaroni and cheese, stewed okra, and almost always, a sweet treat! Southern peach cobbler is a very popular dish that adorns soul food menus.

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Grab your pots and pans and dig into this food gallery to find a delicious, home-cooked, savory, and flavorful soul food dish to cook and share with your loved ones. You are sure to find something everyone will enjoy. Dishes such as BBQ chicken sandwiches, fried chicken recipes, (even some made in the air fryer), seafood boils, and even some super cheesy and flavorful macaroni and cheese. There are some sweet recipes such as southern classics: 7UP Pound Cake and peach cobblers.

<p>Jerrelle Guy</p>

Jerrelle Guy

This shrimp dish actually doesn't contain barbecue sauce, but instead a garlic butter sauce.

<p><a href="https://parade.com/291934/melissasperka/southern-comfort-food-cajun-collard-greens-with-bacon/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Melissa Sperka;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Melissa Sperka</a></p>

A Cajun twist on traditional collard greens with an extra kick.

<p>iStock</p>

iStock

Forget that box mix! Homemade is just as easy.

<p>Parade</p>

Parade

Everyone will be licking their fingers clean after indulging in these.

<p>The Girl Who Ate Everything</p>

The Girl Who Ate Everything

The famous restaurant dish is now easily made at home any time you crave it.

<p>Theresa Greco</p>

Theresa Greco

Mac and cheese is a traditional soul food nobody can ever get enough of.

<p><a href="https://parade.com/686190/parade/moms-fried-catfish-with-hot-sauce/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Victor Protasio;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Victor Protasio</a></p>

A buttermilk brine and perfect crisp coating made this catfish the best you've ever had.

<p><a href="https://parade.com/842532/communitytable/black-eyed-pea-jambalaya/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Teresa Blackburn;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Teresa Blackburn</a></p>

Jambalaya is a soul food original. This one is made even more special with black-eyed peas.

<p><a href="https://parade.com/282626/sanuraweathers/a-fresh-remix-of-soul-food-bryant-terrys-smashed-potatoes-peas-and-corn-with-chile-garlic-oil/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Sanura Weathers;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Sanura Weathers</a></p>

A remix of soul food with a farm-fresh twist.

<p>Grand Baby Cakes</p>

Grand Baby Cakes

This easy homemade peach cobbler with canned peaches or fresh peaches is the perfect Southern old-fashioned recipe made with a homemade butter pie crust!

<p>Grand Baby Cakes</p>

Grand Baby Cakes

These authentic collard greens are braised in savory meat flavored and perfectly spiced pot liquor resulting in an amazing tender silky texture!

<p>Razzle Dazzle Life</p>

Razzle Dazzle Life

Garlic butter and seafood boil go hand in hand with this delicious sauce recipe. Add this spicy sauce to your favorite seafood boil, and use some on the side to dip the yumminess in!

<p>Dude that Cookz</p>

Dude that Cookz

This homemade sweet potato pie is creamy and sweetened with pure cane syrup—which is the only way to make a true Southern version of this decadent pie.

<p>Sweet Tea and Thyme</p>

Sweet Tea and Thyme

Southern baked macaroni and cheese, also called soul food mac and cheese, is the ultimate comfort food. Creamy, rich, ooey-gooey, super cheesy, with those crispy browned cheese edges...no one can resist perfectly baked mac and cheese.

<p>Dude That Cookz</p>

Dude That Cookz

An easy recipe that combines everyday ingredients (like okra, corn, lima beans, sausage and tomatoes) into a dish that has been served in the South for decades. It’s flavorful enough to eat alone or enjoyed on a bed of rice.

<p>Grand Baby Cakes</p>

Grand Baby Cakes

Perfectly buttery, rich, soft and flavorful with the perfect texture, these cookies are great with a cup of coffee or glass of sweet tea.

<p>Seasoned to Taste</p>

Seasoned to Taste

Indulge in this authentic soul food bowl with BBQ Chicken. Filled with traditional soul food staples this bowl gives a true taste of the south!

<p>My Pretty Brown Fit</p>

My Pretty Brown Fit

These baked beans are made with a delicious, whiskey maple BBQ sauce, plant-based ground "beef," onions, bell peppers, jalape?os, brown sugar and flavors to make your gathering a hit!

<p>Recipes from a Pantry</p>

Recipes from a Pantry

Welcome to the easiest comfort food classic. Juicy seasoned fried chicken is gently smothered in a flavorful velvety onion gravy till it becomes melt-in-your-mouth tender.

<p>Chenée Today</p>

Chenée Today

This spicy shrimp macaroni salad is the perfect side dish for any gathering or cookout! It's so creamy, so quick and easy to make, and so full of amazing flavor!

<p>Britney Breaks Bread</p>

Britney Breaks Bread

These biscuits are flaky, buttery, and slightly sweetened with honey then topped with perfectly caramelized roasted strawberries.

<p>Razzle Dazzle Life</p>

Razzle Dazzle Life

Peach cobbler is a traditional dessert in the South and all over the world. Warm, sweet peaches with a decadent cobbler-style crust are the perfect treat for any occasion.

<p>Geos Table</p>

Geos Table

This cornbread is baked to perfection in a cast-iron skillet and features mashed sweet potatoes, hickory smoked bacon and a hint of cinnamon.

<p>Sense and Edibility</p>

Sense and Edibility

This mac and cheese is the make-ahead, freezer-friendly dish your holiday needs. Cut down on stress while serving up this indulgent.

<p>Sense and Edibility</p>

Sense and Edibility

Creole Red Beans and Rice are a meal on their own. Savory beans are flavored with andouille sausage and bacon, and, of course, the Trinity.

<p>Razzle Dazzle Life</p>

Razzle Dazzle Life

These perfectly seasoned pork chops are lightly breaded and fried to golden crisp perfection. Southern-fried, just like grandma used to make!

<p>Cooks with Soul</p>

Cooks with Soul

These sandwiches are piled high with meat, tossed in Alabama white sauce, topped with homemade pickled onions and a Dill pickle, and served on buttered Texas-style toast.

<p>The Happy Mustard Seed</p>

The Happy Mustard Seed

These sweet carrots are everything you could ever hope for in a recipe. Sweet, tender, filled with buttery flavors, and way better than canned, this candied carrot recipe is made with a handful of simple ingredients and is ready in about 35 minutes!

<p>On Ty's Plate</p>

On Ty's Plate

Fried chicken is a down-home vintage recipe. Tender meat and crispy skin make the ultimate comfort food.

<p>The Seasoned Skillet</p>

The Seasoned Skillet

This cornbread has a crisp golden crust, a moist and fluffy center, and a tender crumb. It's a tried and true easy cornbread recipe that only requires a few ingredients and a few steps. Plus, it's ready in under 30 minutes!

<p>Good Food Baddie</p>

Good Food Baddie

Fried chicken with a golden crunchy, crispy crust and tender flavorful inside all made quickly and easily in the air fryer!

<p>Sense and Edibility</p>

Sense and Edibility

7UP Pound Cake is a classic Southern dessert. Make it even better with fresh citrus juice and a creamy citrus glaze—made with 7UP of course!