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The Frugal Gourmet, with chef Jeff Smith, is an amazingly thorough video collection with over 80 episodes that include food recipes from around the world. In each episode, Smith demonstrates several simple but important recipes. In this episode, learn to make real soul food. Recipes include Fried Chitterlings, Collard Greens, Fried Okra, Black-eyed Peas and Ham Hocks, Chicken-fried Pork Chops, Seasoning Salt, Pork Neck Bones, and Sauerkraut. Smith not only cooks, but also discusses the theological and anthropological histories of the dishes he prepares. He brings humor and wide-ranging knowledge into the kitchen.