![]() On the other hand, this is the first “soul food” macaroni and cheese that uses a roux (with flour, milk and butter) as its base. In my class we have learned that soul food has been defined (from the Black Power movement of the 60’s) as the cuisine of black Americans from various backgrounds, and considering that you are a black American, this macaroni and cheese does count as such. I have been through dozens of proclaimed “soul food” macaroni and cheese recipes and not one of them has included flour. I am a student at Vanderbilt University taking one of the country’s premier soul food classes available in higher education. I posted a comment asking a question earlier this fall, and I am following up because your recipe intrigues me so. My next thing will be your caramel cake, my grandmother, would make this when we were kids but I have made this before but your cake recipe looks great an the icing too. So it would be Ok but never really great an what i was really looking for an searching for that particular taste ,an have been on the hunt for years ,but ms Rosie you win hand down ,I love love love it. The way my grandmother used to cook was amazing but everybody keeps the recipes quiet an on thevhush hush so i went looking on my own for years now, I knew how to make it, her way but never really had the measurements, we knew to put this in an that in but never the measurements exactly. To take to my sister in law’s ,daughter baby shower,so I made it yesterday it was fantastic Honey,it will surely be great for the baby shower, I am 45 years old an I do a lot of cooking 4 kids 1grand an hubby. Hi Rosie, Thank you for this awesome an amazing recipe, I made it yesterday for Sunday dinner,because i was looking for an amazing Mac an cheese. I actually shared a similar recipe many years ago. However, since then I’ve added more cheese, and changed the steps. Since I already have a southern baked macaroni and cheese recipe uploaded, I will share my soul food version. ![]() Why can’t I just like both of them?!! DON’T MAKE ME CHOOSE PEOPLE!! However, I can tell you that I prefer southern & soul food mac and cheese over the others. That’s like asking me to choose between Morris Chestnut and Idris Elba. If I had to pick my favorite recipe for macaroni and cheese, I probably couldn’t because there are way too many to choose from. Even as an adult, I still love me some macaroni and cheese. My favorite thing to sample was macaroni and cheese! I’d always make up an excuse for why I needed two bites to ” make sure” it was right… Yeah I was a greedy lil thang back then too! Especially when it came to mac and cheese! I’d just observe everything, and patiently wait for her to ask me to sample something. She’d turn on the radio, play that good ol’ r&b ( explains why I listen to r&b while I cook!), and go in! My mom would be in the kitchen all Sunday peeling potatoes for her southern potato salad, and cleaning fresh greens that she bought from the market. My mom would wake up early every Sunday to get started on dinner. I remember it just like it was yesterday. Yassss! Just the thought of it take me back to my childhood! I’m talking about crispy fried chicken, tender collard greens with ham hocks, buttery cornbread, and super creamy cheesy mac and cheese. The possibilities are indeed endless.There is something about homemade macaroni and cheese that makes me want a complete soul food meal. Any combination of the above is good as well, as most people know their seasoning tolerance. For those of you who really like it toned way down, just one-half teaspoon each of fresh cracked pepper and salt should be enough seasoning. Readers with a more sensitive palate that want to tone it down can add a couple of pinches of red pepper flakes and about a half teaspoon of fresh cracked pepper and salt. You can include anything from a one-half teaspoon to a full teaspoon. For those of you who like a lot of flavor (myself included), add some Cajun seasoning. Seasoning can be very personal with people, so here are some options for my whole spectrum of readers. Add the bacon, onion, and garlic to the green beans and heat over low for a couple of minutes. Simmer for at least one hour and drain the chicken broth. Using the same pot without removing the bacon fat, add your trimmed green beans, chicken broth, and seasoning. Then brown your bacon, and add your onions and garlic. First, It takes a little patience while they cook, but I am sure you have other chores to attend to. ![]() How to cook fresh green beans southern styleįolks, it really does not get much easier than this.
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