Welcome to Cooks With Soul! Browse a collection of the best soul food recipes, Creole and Cajun recipes, Southern barbecue recipes, comfort food, and authentic, down home cooking.
Thanksgiving Main Dishes
Find the best Black Thanksgiving recipes that bring authentic soul food flavor to your holiday table! From smoked turkey and glazed ham to smothered oxtails and tender prime rib, these dishes are perfect for a traditional soul food Thanksgiving menu.
Thanksgiving Side Dishes
Favorite soul food side dishes for Thanksgiving including collard greens, mac and cheese, cornbread dressing, candied yams, and more Southern classics!
Thanksgiving Dessert Recipes
The best soul food dessert recipes for Thanksgiving, from sweet potato pie to banana pudding and classic Southern cakes everyone will love.
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Soul Food Sunday Dinner Ideas
Looking for soul food dinner ideas? These soul food recipes are our go-to dishes for Sunday dinner!
About Cooks with Soul
Hey! We’re Krysten and Marrekus Wilkes, husband and wife food bloggers sharing our family’s favorite soul food recipes. Here you’ll find a collection of our best soul food, Southern barbecue, and Creole and Cajun food. Browse our recipe index to get started!