Southern Comforts: 9 Healthy Soul Food Recipes

Sweet, earthy, and citrusy, this vegetarian side dish proves that not all greens have to taste like they're good for you (even if they are).

Recipe: Citrus Collards with Raisins Redux

Gullah is the name for the African-American cuisine and culture of the Carolina Low Country — the region in and around Charleston and the coastal islands. Traditional Gullah cooking uses a special spice blend, similar to Cajun seasoning. It can also be used to season meat, fish, or omelets.

Recipes:

Gullah Seasoning

Gullah Seasoning for Fried Foods

Experience the rich culinary tradition of the Carolina Low Country with this easy and flavorful shrimp dish made with a quick-simmered homemade barbecue sauce.

Recipe: Barbecued Shrimp

For a taste of the Carolina Low Country, try this savory side of fried okra.

Recipe: Fried Okra

Paired with some local greens, these lightly seared crab cakes make a healthy and soulful meal.

Recipe: Geechigirl Crab Cakes

One-pot rice dishes with sausage and seafood like the recipe shown here are among Gullah culinary traditions.

Recipe: Gullah Rice

Delicious and healthy, this vegan side dish, topped with sautéed fresh corn and onions, is perfect for your next Southern-style brunch or barbecue.

Recipe: Savory Triple-Corn Grits

If you're nuts about summer time (read: watermelon), this is the soup for you. Chilled, refreshing, and spicy, it's the perfect soup with which to enjoy the last days of summer.

Recipe: Cucumber-Watermelon Soup

This take on a tried-and-true favorite calls for the sweet cherry filling to be thickened with tapioca and then topped with a picture-perfect lattice crust.

Recipe: Classic Cherry Pie

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