"food For The Soul" Recipes That Bring Families Together

One aspect rarely discussed is the significance of home-cooked meals to Black history. Food has always served as the conduit to bring family and friends together in the African-American community, and for years Lawry's Seasoned Salt and Garlic Salt have been staples in African-American kitchens, transforming ordinary dishes into extraordinary meals. When gathering around the dinner table with your family and friends, try these delicious, soul food-influenced Lawry's recipes to add a creative twist to traditional favorites.

Caribbean Jerk Pork

Tenderloin With Pineapple Glaze

(makes 4 servings)

Prep time: 5 minutes

Cook time: 35 minutes

Marinate time: 3 hours

1/2 cup Lawry's Caribbean Jerk Marinade With Papaya Juice

11/4-lb. pork tenderloin

1 can (6 oz.) pineapple juice

1 Tbsp. firmly packed brown sugar

In large, resealable plastic bag, combine 1/4 cup Lawry's® Caribbean Jerk Marinade With Papaya Juice, 2 tablespoons pineapple juice and pork; turn to coat. Close bag and marinate in refrigerator 3 hours or overnight.

Preheat oven to 425°. Remove pork from marinade, discarding marinade. In 13 x 9-inch baking dish, arrange pork. Roast 25 minutes or until done. Meanwhile, in 1-quart saucepan, combine remaining juice, 1/4 cup marinade and brown sugar. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium and simmer, stirring occasionally, 25 minutes or until sauce is thickened. To serve, spoon sauce over pork.

Garlic Mashed Potatoes

(makes 6 servings)

Prep time: 5 minutes

Cook time: 3 minutes

3 cups water

21/4 tsp. Lawry's® Garlic Salt

1/4 cup Shedd's Spread Country Crock Spread

11/4 cups milk or half and half

3 cups instant mashed potato flakes

In 2-quart saucepan, bring water, Lawry's Garlic Salt and Shedd's Spread to a boil over high heat. Remove from heat, then stir in milk. Stir in potato flakes.

Collard Greens, Peas And Corn

(makes) 10 servings

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cook time: 35 minutes

2 Tbsp. Shedd's Spread Country Crock Spread

2 cups corn

1 medium-sweet onion, chopped

1 small head collard greens, trimmed and sliced

1 can (15.5 oz.) black-eyed peas, drained

2 tsp. Lawry's Seasoned Salt

1/2 cup chicken broth or water

In 4-quart saucepot, melt Shedd's Spread over medium-high heat and cook corn and onion, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes or until slightly golden brown.

Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer covered 30 minutes or until collard greens are tender.

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