Soul Food Sunday Dinner Recipe
Soul Food Sunday Dinner is a celebration of culture and family, featuring iconic dishes like Southern Fried Chicken, Smothered Beef Chops, Collard Greens, Macaroni and Cheese, and Cornbread. Each dish is prepared with care and attention, emphasizing bold flavors and hearty ingredients.
Ingredients
- 6 pieces of chicken (thighs, drumsticks, or breasts)
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 4 bone-in beef chops
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (plus extra for dredging)
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 lbs fresh collard greens or mustard greens
- 1 smoked turkey leg, ham hock, or 4 slices of thick-cut baco
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 lb elbow macaroni or cavatappi pasta
- 4 cups shredded cheese (sharp cheddar, mozzarella, gouda)
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs or crushed crackers for topping (optional)
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (optional)
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk (or whole milk with a splash of vinegar)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken in buttermilk for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Prepare the coating for the chicken by mixing flour, paprika, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
- Coat the chicken in the seasoned flour and fry in hot oil until golden brown.
- For smothered beef chops, season and dredge the beef in flour, then sear in a skillet.
- Make gravy in the same skillet with onions, garlic, and chicken broth, then simmer the beef chops in the gravy.
- Prepare collard greens by rinsing, chopping, and simmering with broth and optional smoked meat.
- Cook macaroni and cheese by making a cheese sauce and combining it with cooked pasta, then bake until golden.
- Prepare cornbread by mixing dry and wet ingredients, then bake in a hot skillet.
Notes
Ensure to taste-test your seasoning before cooking. Adjust spices to your liking. Use a meat thermometer for perfectly cooked meat.