It’s the holidays! So, you’re in the right place for easy Southern soul food holiday recipes to cut the cook time!
Imagine classic collard greens in 15 minutes instead of 2 hours!
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These recipes will cut your cook time from hours to minutes! Southern candied yams in 5 minutes instead of 1 hour and 30 minutes! Black-eyed peas in 30 minutes instead of 3 hours – and there’s no soaking the beans!
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Holiday recipes in under 30 minutes
Finding moments to spend with your family and less time making the meals is the best way to outsmart the holidays and prepare your Thanksgiving menu and Christmas dinners. Quick holiday recipes have been my lifesaver, allowing me to churn out festive meals without spending the day in the kitchen.
With efficient cooking appliances like an air fryer and Instant Pot, you can enjoy flavorful Southern soul food, quick desserts, stellar side dishes, and mouth-watering main courses in less than 30 minutes without missing out on the holiday cheer!
It’s a revelation for both novice and well-seasoned cooks, knowing festive recipes need not consume hours to be memorable. With a few time-saving cooking techniques, you’ll see your holiday meal planning transform into a joyous, stress-free affair!
Easy holiday side dishes
I’ve found a way to whip up speedy side dishes that are both flavorful and delicious without compromising quality. These dishes promise to elevate any gathering, making the starring sides as delightful as they will be effortless. In every bite, guests will taste the festive spirit, setting the stage for an unforgettable holiday feast. By choosing these easy holiday side dish recipes, you’ll cut the cook time and ensure the supporting cast to your meal sparks joy!
Impressive is the ease and speed of preparing Instant Pot cabbage. This method locks in the cabbage’s nutrients and the flavor from the soul food seasonings, herbs, and spices, making it a healthier choice that cooks in only 4 minutes!
This Southern creamed corn casserole has a sweet corn flavor with onion and garlic for a rich, savory soul food taste. Add sour cream for a creamy melt-in-your-mouth pudding and parmesan cheese for the cornbread crust. Easy for anyone to make using the Instant Pot to sauté the creamed corn quickly.
One Southern dish you shouldn’t miss this holiday season is Black folks chicken and dressing. This recipe is flavorful and easy to make, using the Instant Pot to quickly sauté the vegetables, herbs, and seasonings.
Easy holiday main dishes
Pro tip: Festive recipes for main courses need not simmer for hours to enchant!
Speedy recipes, harnessing the power of air fryers, pressure cooking, or one-pot meals, revolutionize holiday cooking. These efficient cooking strategies preserve cherished holiday traditions while significantly cutting the cook time. Both seasoned chefs and novices will find these quick holiday meals a winner, ensuring more time is spent celebrating than cooking.
Crispy skin and moist, juicy, flavorful meat – that’s what embodies a Black folks Southern turkey recipe! An exceptional addition to your soul food holiday menu made easier with a pressure cooker to cut the cooking time for the homemade turkey brine.
An apple cider turkey brine brings a new taste to savor and juiciness to your holiday bird. This flavorful brine is made with apple cider and notes of citrus, pomegranate, cinnamon, brown sugar, and cloves. A one-pot drop made easy with an Instant Pot.
The holidays are about creating memorable moments with family and friends with delicious, home-cooked meals. Still, there’s no reason to let that holiday dinner become a week-long project! The solution is simple and tastes like your favorite state-fair meat: a Southern air fryer turkey leg recipe!
Holiday dinners don’t have to be complicated or expensive. This Black folks’ Instant Pot turkey legs recipe is an easy alternative to a whole turkey. A welcome addition to your Southern soul food Thanksgiving menu!
To make Southern fried chicken in an Instant Pot, first pressure cook the chicken in a buttermilk brine to tenderize the meat. Pressure cooking the chicken before frying will shorten the marinating process from 24 hours to only 20 minutes!
A beautiful and delicious rack of lamb is never been easier to make! In the air fryer, seasoned with rosemary, and slathered with olive oil to quickly cook to soul food perfection!
Black folks are famous for our sweet ham glaze recipes, especially with pineapple and brown sugar. So you may know this soul food recipe by other names like pineapple ham, pineapple baked ham, or pineapple and brown sugar ham. However, this one cooks easier in the Instant Pot in under 30 minutes!
The secret ingredient in my Black folks’ shrimp and grits recipe is the Southern Creole sauce. However, the dish’s star is the shorter cooking time. The fluffy grits, tender, juicy shrimp, and special sauce are all made quick and easy in the Instant Pot!
Easy holiday dessert recipes to cut the cook time
The holiday season calls for sweet treats that dazzle yet don’t detain us in the kitchen for hours. In my quest for festive recipes, I’ve embraced both bake and no-bake options. Quick holiday meals, after all, should extend to desserts and sweet treats, turning holiday baking into a less daunting task.
Classic holiday drink recipes that cut the cook time
While embracing these quick holiday recipes that cut the cook time and reduce long hours in the kitchen, let’s not sidestep the beverage list! Soulful holiday traditions like eggnog, coco, and apple cider hot toddies ignite precious moments for family and joy. Let these easy beverage recipes further steer you away from daunting holiday cooking marathons!
This creamy and sweet classic African American recipe features cinnamon, coconut, and rum flavors. While it may appear complicated, it can be easily prepared using a double boiler or one-pot appliance.
A creamy, exotic, and delectable drink awaits you! Step up your cocktail game with this beverage, which boasts a smooth texture and a rich flavor profile. It’s a stylish drink shaken, stirred, and crafted in seconds. Perfect for impressing your guests!
Copycat Starbucks white hot chocolate is certainly easy to order—and even easier to make at home in the Instant Pot! Why spend your hard-earned bucks on one little cup of deliciousness when you can make it a family-sized affair at home for less?
Black people like sweet recipes, so it’s no wonder we’ve embraced this Spanish-style fruity cocktail, combined with a delightful, sparkling Italian wine, to create our own unique quick pour: moscato sangria!
Dive into these speedy recipes, making your festive season memorable for the right reasons. What will you do with your extra time this holiday season?
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