Healthy Soul Food Classics
African-American chefs and homecooks have had a major influence on what is now considered “American cuisine” and soul food in the U.S. Over the years, we’ve had the honor of working with chefs who are helping to promote soul food and African-American cuisines. Here are just some of our favorite recipes inspired by valuable and iconic classics, and adapted slightly to meet the needs of cancer survivors.
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![Okra & Tomato Stew Recipe Image](https://staging.cookforyourlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Okra-Tomato-Stew_5935-min-300x200.jpg)
![Cornbread Recipe Image](https://staging.cookforyourlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/shutterstock_235905880-min-300x200.jpg)
![Oven Baked Buttermilk Fried Chicken Recipe Image](https://staging.cookforyourlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/admin-ajax-300x200.jpeg)
![Creamy Potato Salad Recipe Image](https://cfyl-wordpress-static-content-dev.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/shutterstock_252970933-min-e1444163500544-300x213.jpg)
![Cajun Style Spiced Shrimp Recipe Image](https://cfyl-wordpress-static-content-dev.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/shutterstock_256153072-300x200.jpg)
![Cheesy Carrot Mac & Cheese Recipe Image](https://cfyl-wordpress-static-content-dev.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Cheesy-Carrot-Mac-And-Cheese-300x200.jpg)
![BBQ Chicken Sandwich with Broccoli Slaw Recipe Image](https://staging.cookforyourlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/BBQ-Chicken-Sandwich_5515-300x200.jpg)
![Curried Green Beans Recipe Image](https://cfyl-wordpress-static-content-dev.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/curried_green_beans-300x199.jpg)
![Basic Roast Chicken Recipe Image](https://cfyl-wordpress-static-content-dev.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/shutterstock_218580703-min-e1444757940721-300x168.jpg)
![Olive Oil Mashed Potatoes With Garlic Recipe Image](https://staging.cookforyourlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/iStock_000042387654_Medium-min-300x200.jpg)
![Sauteed Kale with Sweet Potatoes Recipe Image](https://staging.cookforyourlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Sauteed-Kale-Sweet-Potatoes-300x200.jpg)
![Salmon Cakes with Dijon Yogurt Sauce Recipe Image](https://cfyl-wordpress-static-content-dev.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Salmon-Cakes-with-Dijon-Yogurt-Sauce-CFYL-1-300x200.jpg)
![Chicken Meatloaf Recipe Image](https://staging.cookforyourlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Chicken-Meatloaf-300x200.jpg)
![Smoky Kale Saute Recipe Image](https://cfyl-wordpress-static-content-dev.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Smoky-Kale-Saute-300x200.jpg)
![Maple-Glazed Salmon Recipe Image](https://cfyl-wordpress-static-content-dev.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/teriyaki_glazed_salmon-300x188.jpg)
![Vegan Grits Recipe Image](https://cfyl-wordpress-static-content-dev.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/iStock_000033702754_XXXLarge-min-300x259.jpg)
![Roasted Beets Recipe Image](https://cfyl-wordpress-static-content-dev.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Roasted-Beets-shutterstock_407587672-300x200.jpg)
![Banana Pudding Recipe Image](https://staging.cookforyourlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Banana-Pudding-min-269x300.jpg)
![Blueberry Peach Crisp Recipe Image](https://cfyl-wordpress-static-content-dev.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/iStock_000035216320_Large-1-min-e1444324470608-300x266.jpg)
![Sweet Potato Pie Recipe Image](https://cfyl-wordpress-static-content-dev.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Sweet-Potato-Pie-1-300x200.jpg)