Soul food recipes has been known for decades as the ultimate comfort food. The tasty and robust southern flavors and cuisine is celebrated on festive occasions and to comfort people who are in despair. It was born out of  slavery, with foods slave masters didn't eat. Over centuries of  evolutions soul food recipes have developed into a multi-billion dollar industry that now includes manufacturing, restaurants, books, magazine and even popular celebrity chefs.

But the foundation of soul food recipes comes from more than the tradition, cooking techniques or even the food.  The foundation of  this popular food comes from the seasonings. The seasoning bring out the flavor of whatever food you choose.  Without the seasoning you just have a lifeless piece of  flesh or plant. That's why it's important to know about the varieties of herbs and seasonings to use to bring more life into your food.

With sodium being the culprit of a growing number of ailments, salt is slowly being replaced by healthier substitutes. For example, healthier and more natural ingredients are being used.  Garlic powder, garlic, bay leaves, chi lie peppers and other natural ingredients have increased in use because of the added health benefits.

Using Kosher salt instead of table salt is one favorite of healthy eating enthusiast.  Marinating is also growing in popularity, this adds flavor and moisture that salt does without the sodium content.  There's many ongoing ideas going on in the soul food recipes and seasonings genre, I'll keep you informed on the latest breakthroughs, stay tuned.