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The Soul Food Pot® Kitchen Experience: Shop soul food essentials, Southern kitchen tools, and my go-to favorites to cook with confidence, ease, and that signature flava!
Bring Soul Food Home—Your Way!
People are always searching for “soul food near me.”
But the truth is?
The best soul food isn’t just found—it’s made. ❤️
Welcome to The Soul Food Shop®, your go-to destination to shop soul food essentials, discover Southern kitchen tools, and bring your favorite recipes to life right in your own kitchen!
Whether you’re cooking Sunday dinner, prepping for the holidays, or just learning your way around soulful cooking…
This is where flavor meets ease.
Shop by Recipe
Real tools. Real recipes. Everything I actually use.
Shop tools for sweet potato pie:
- Fluted deep-dish pie pan ⭐ Reader Favorite
- Or ruffled deep dish pie pan
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons 🔥 Most Used
- Mixing bowl
- Hand mixer
- Or KitchenAid stand mixer 🍴 Kitchen Staple
- Baking sheet (for roasting the potatoes)
- Instant Pot (for faster sweet potato prep)
Shop tools for mac and cheese:
- Cheese grater (fresh melt matters) ⭐ Reader Favorite
- Cast-iron skillet 🍴 Kitchen Staple
- Mixing bowl
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons 🔥 Most Used
Shop tools for fried chicken:
- Large cast-iron skillet
- Or Dutch oven ⭐ Reader Favorite
- Kitchen tongs 🍴 Kitchen Staple
- Mixing bowls
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons 🔥 Most Used
Shop tools for collard greens:
- Stockpot
- Chef’s knife (for prep)
- Non-slip cutting mats 🍴 Kitchen Staple
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons 🔥 Most Used
- Optional serving dish ⭐ Reader Favorite
Shop tools for cabbage:
- Large cast-iron skillet
- Or sauté pan
- Chef’s knife ⭐ Reader Favorite
- Non-slip cutting mats 🍴 Kitchen Staple
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons 🔥 Most Used
Shop tools for candied yams:
- Lidded saucepan 🍴 Kitchen Staple
- Baking dish (optional variation) ⭐ Reader Favorite
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons 🔥 Most Used
Shop tools for cornbread:
- Cast-iron skillet
- Mixing bowl ⭐ Reader Favorite
- Measuring cups 🍴 Kitchen Staple
- Measuring spoons 🔥 Most Used
Under $25 Kitchen Favorites (Small Tools, Big Flavor!)
The little things make the biggest difference. These under-$25 kitchen favorites are the tools I reach for every day to make cooking easier, smoother, and full of flavor.
👉🏾 Measuring cups 🔥 Most Used
👉🏾 Measuring spoons 🔥 Most Used
👉🏾 Ramekins 🍴 Kitchen Staple
👉🏾 Cheese grater
👉🏾 Chef’s knives 🍴 Kitchen Staple
👉🏾Cast-iron skillets
👉🏾Mixing bowls
👉🏾Rainbow silverware set ⭐ Reader Favorite
👉🏾Wood cutting board
👉🏾Non-slip cutting mats 🍴 Kitchen Staple
👉🏾 Select Anthropologie dish towels
Shop Core Southern Kitchen Tools (What I Actually Use)
✨Shaunda’s Soul Food Sense: tips, truths & traditions: You don’t need a kitchen full of gadgets. You just need the right tools. The ones that make cooking feel natural, joyful, and full of flavor. These are the tools I actually use.
⏲️ Time-Saving Essentials (My Go-To Appliances)
Instant Pot Duo (6-quart)
My ride-or-die, easier soul food! Perfect for sides, prep, and full meals without standing over the stove.
👉🏾 Shop Instant Pot Duo ⭐ Reader Favorite
Instant Brands Air Fryer Oven
It’s an oven and an air fryer! For crispy, golden finishes without the extra oil or effort.
👉🏾 Shop Air Fryer Oven
🍲 Everyday Cooking Staples
T-fal Pots & Pans Set
Reliable, even heating when every burner is working overtime.
👉🏾 Shop pots & pans ⭐ Reader Favorite
Cuisinart Knives (sharp + durable)
This is the difference between stressful prep and smooth, easy cooking.
👉🏾 Shop chef’s knives
Cheese Grater
Freshly grated melts better, especially for mac and cheese and cheesy sides.
👉🏾 Shop cheese grater
🥧 Baking & Holiday Must-Haves
KitchenAid Mixer
For cakes, pies, and that smooth, lump-free batter every time.
👉🏾 Shop hand mixer
👉🏾 Shop stand mixer ⭐ Reader Favorite
Fluted Pie Pan
That classic Southern pie edge? This is how you get it.
👉🏾 Shop fluted pie pan ⭐ Reader Favorite
👉🏾 Shop ruffled pie pan
Measuring Cups & Spoons (my favorites)
Because baking is about balance, and these keep you right every time.
👉🏾 Shop measuring cups
👉🏾 Shop measuring spoons
🥣 Prep, Serve & Stay Organized
Ramekins
Perfect for prepping, portioning, and keeping everything organized.
👉🏾 Shop ramekins
Warming Mat
Keeps your food warm while everything else finishes cooking. A serving game changer for holidays!
👉🏾 Shop warming mat
Pyrex Food Storage Containers
For leftovers, meal prep, and keeping your food fresh.
👉🏾 Shop storage containers ⭐ Reader Favorite
Kitchen Decor I Love (Because the Vibe Matters Too!)
Dream kitchen status unlocked! Because let’s be real… It’s not just about how the food tastes—it’s about how your kitchen feels while you’re making it! These are a few of my favorite kitchen decor pieces that bring warmth, personality, and that “I love being in here!” energy to the space.
Anthropologie Home Dish Towels
Soft, beautiful, and just the right pop of personality for your kitchen. Functional—but make it cute!
👉🏾 Shop Anthropologie dish towels
Rainbow Silverware
A simple way to elevate your table instantly. This rainbow silverware set with an iridescent finish brings color, personality, and a modern finish, making every meal feel just a little more special. (Also available in gold, rose gold, classic stainless steel, and black finishes.)
👉🏾Shop rainbow silverware ⭐ Reader Favorite
MacKenzie-Childs Classic Tea Kettle
A statement piece. The kind that sits on your stove and makes everything feel a little more special.
👉🏾 Shop MacKenzie-Childs tea kettles ⭐ Reader Favorite
Courtly Check Enamelware (Signature Collection)
Classic, timeless, and instantly recognizable. This kitchenware brings that elevated, signature look to your kitchen.
👉🏾 Shop Courtly Check enamelware
🥄 Shaunda says: Your kitchen should feel as good as the food you’re cooking in it. A few beautiful pieces can turn everyday cooking into something you actually look forward to.
Seasonal Kitchen Decor → Easter Tablescape to Mother’s Day Ready
Now let’s set the table. Because Easter—and Mother’s Day too—isn’t just about what’s cooking.
It’s about how it feels when everyone gathers. Think soft, fresh, welcoming… a table that says “You’re loved here.”
Light, Bright & Beautiful (The Base Look)
Neutral or pastel table linens. Fresh flowers (real or faux, both work beautifully). And simple place settings with a pop of color!
👉🏾 Shop kitchen + table linens
Learn from The Soul Food Pot® Guides
Every recipe doesn’t have just one way. That’s why everything you’ll find here supports The Soul Food Pot’s Make-It-Your-Way kitchen approach, so you can cook based on your time, your tools, and your taste.
Learn how to cook soul food faster, easier, and with confidence. Take your cooking to the next level with step-by-step guidance and my modern soul food Instant Pot mastery.
Shaunda’s Signature Flavor Touch: My Kitchen, Your Way
This isn’t just a shop—it’s how we cook with ease, flavor, and love. My curated kitchen, built from real experience, real recipes, and real moments at the table. Every item here:
- Supports modern soul food cooking
- Helps you cook with more ease and confidence
- And keeps the focus where it belongs, on flavor, tradition, and joy!
❤️ Trusted by The Soul Food Pot® Community of Beautiful Souls
“These are the tools I use across my recipes, videos, and holiday menus, trusted for making Southern cooking simple and soulful.”
—Shaunda Necole | The Soul Food Pot