Deep South Soul Food Ham Hocks and Black Eyed Peas

Deep South Soul Food – A Heritage

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Some people mistakenly equate “soul food” with the “Southern” foods of America. But that is not correct. Deep South Soul Food cooking is a major segment of the broader category of Southern cooking, yes. But not all Southern American cooking is “soul”. Bob Jeffries, author of the 1969 publication, Soul Food Cookbook, said it simply like this:

“While all soul food is southern food, not all southern food is ‘soul.’ Soul food cooking is an example of how really good southern Negro cooks cooked with what they had available to them.”

The amazing, simple and basic, humble and yet exquisite recipes that comprise Deep South Soul Food are the creative products of African Americans. To put it accurately and bluntly:

Deep South Soul Food has its roots embedded deeply in the American 18th and 19th century institution of slavery.

Deep South SlavesEnslaved Africans, living in squalid conditions provided them by their plantation owners, were fed with what the white people considered “scraps” and all the “undesirable” offcuts of meats. What vegetables they had, they had to grow for themselves, and grow them they did, in abundance. Black-eyed peas, garbanzo beans, collard greens, mustard greens, kale, spinach, peppers and tomatoes, eggplants, potatoes, corn, and okra … Deep South Soul Food, while having to rely on meager amounts and poor cuts of meats, was (and still is) rich in varieties of vegetables.

 

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New Zealand Meatloaf

New Zealand Meatloaf Supreme

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New Zealand meatloaf, you say … what makes that so special, so “supreme”? Most countries and cultures have some versions of meatloaf. Many of them are mouthwatering wonderful, so delicious.

However, of all the kinds of meatloaf I have ever tried, this New Zealand meatloaf is special. It stands out as unique with its complexity of flavors and its texture on the palate. Definitely Supreme!

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New Zealand Meatloaf Supreme Recipe-

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Cajun Jambalaya

Jambalaya New Orleans Cajun Style

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Jambalaya! Anytime you travel into New Orleans and the Creole region, you simply must have some Cajun Jambalaya. And if you’ve never been there, and don’t plan on going anytime soon, please try this dish. Folks, it just doesn’t get any better than a hot, spicy serving of Cajun Jambalaya, believe you me.

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Cajun Jambalaya Recipe

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Chicken Luwombo Ugandan Style Recipe

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Luwombo can be made with several different kinds of meats – pork and beef are often used. However, in Uganda, chicken luwombo is the most traditional. Peanuts and smoked fish are also traditional ingredients. Superbly spiced and seasoned, wrapped in banana leaves and steamed – Ugandan chicken luwombo is a delightful African ethnic food treat!

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Chicken Luwombo Ugandan Style Recipe-

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Ghanaian Dandelion Salad

Ghanaian Dandelion Salad

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For many people in the West, particularly America, the dandelion is just an undesirable weed. But Ghanaian Dandelion Salad, once tried, will have anyone who spends money trying to eradicate them from the lawn appreciating the plants. Dandelions are not only tasty, they are nutritious, good food for you. And this Ghanaian Dandelion Salad will prove it to you, believe me.

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Note: This recipe is taken from our Ghanaian Cuisine page. For more delicious dishes from this country, go there, where there are lots to choose from.

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Authentic Boston Baked Beans Recipe

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A year-round American favorite, but especially beloved in the North during the cold winter months, is this Authentic Boston Baked Beans dish. These rich, spicy beans make a great side dish for a warm weather smoky barbecue, and they’re also excellent “comfort food” in colder weather.

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Most commonly used are Navy Beans, but the creamy heirloom beans are often used in New England, as well as others, like yellow-eyed beans and maroon-eyed soldier beans. You may need to cook those alternative beans longer. Whichever beans you use, if you follow this recipe to the letter, you will be treated to real, authentic Boston Baked Beans.

Authentic Boston Baked Beans Recipe-

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Bubble and Squeak

British Bubble and Squeak Traditional Recipe

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British Bubble and Squeak is a handy recipe to use up lots of good leftovers. There are lots of variations on the dish, but this British Bubble and Squeak is pretty much mainstream traditional. It uses leftover cabbage, potato mash, and Brussels sprouts. You can also add in some leftover (already cooked) meat if you like.

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British Bubble and Squeak Traditional Recipe-

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Salvadoran Crabs in Pepita Sauce

Salvadoran Crabs in Pepita Sauce

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Salvadoran Crabs in Pepita Sauce is a national favorite dish in that country. It is also one of the more popular dishes among tourists who visit the country. Pepitos translates in English to “pumpkin seeds” – and it is the pumpkin seed sauce flavor that really distinguishes Salvadoran Crabs in Pepita Sauce as a remarkably tasty and unique culinary experience.

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Salvadoran Crabs in Pepita Sauce Recipe-

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Amazon Prime Day 2017

Special Amazon Prime Day 2017 Best Ever

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A Special Amazon Prime Day Post for All of Our Valued Readers …

Amazon Prime Day 2017 is here, and it is the best Amazon Prime Day ever! 

Special Amazon Prime Day 2017

Yes, this is a rather “off topic” post, here at Ethnic Foods R Us. Just consider it a thank you post to all you wonderful readers who use our affiliation with Amazon. This makes it possible for you to obtain those unique and sometimes “hard to get” ingredients you need to make authentic ethnic dishes from all over the world.

This year’s Special Amazon Prime Day deals are many, and wonderful.

For instance, have you tried voice shopping yet? You can save $20 on an annual Prime Membership by asking Alexa to sign up for Prime – $79 (regularly $99). You must sign up via voice on Echo, Echo Dot, Amazon Tap, or Echo Show.

Or, how about, as an Amazon Prime Member, also signing up for Amazon Baby Registry?

Prime Baby Registrants who add a participating CYBEX Aton-2 infant car seat to their registry between July 5 and July 19, 2017, and purchase it by March 31, 2018, will receive $120 credit back to their Amazon account – the equivalent of 40% off!

 

That’s Not All – Not By a Long Shot! There is So Much More on This Special Amazon Prime Day 2017!

All day long, on July 11, every 5 minutes a new special offer will be announced, in addition to the great deals below that are available right now!

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Fish Stew

Fish Stew Authentic Liechtensteiner Style

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Liechtensteiner Fish Stew is sort of like the American seafood gumbo, but yet quite different. Yes, it features seafoods, and it is a stew, but … the spices and combinations of ingredients make an authentic Liechtensteiner Fish Stew a unique to its own ethnic culture dish. And trust me, it is wonderful!

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Liechtensteiner Fish Stew Recipe-

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