Cousin Espee is a real ole school cook her measurements are not exact, these are approximated. Remember to taste throughout the cooking process. I have had Espee’s chili and it is among the best I have ever had. ESPEE’S CHILI VERDE 1/2 pound green tomatillos, peel the leaves off, 2-4 jalapenos, 1/2 medium white onion, 2…

  On a cold over casted day nothing is better than a bowl of tomato soup and a grilled cheese sandwich. TOMATO SOUP 2  

This week is dedicated to Superbowl Sunday Game Snacks.  I am going to start off with a delicious Roast Beef sandwich. A 2-foot crusty sourdough loaf cut in half lengthwise.  With your hand scoop out half the inside of the bread.  Spread mayonnaise on both side of the bread, layer a couple of slices of…

  This week I am going to share recipes to serve at our Superbowl Sunday Watch Party.  The game is important but the food will be top notch and remembered after you forget the final score.  

1 1/2 pounds ground chicken, 1/2 pound turkey hot Italian sausage, 1 1/4 cup chopped white onions, 2 garlic cloves, 2 cups low sodium chicken broth, 1 (15 ounce) jar creamy alfredo sauce, 1 (6 ounce) can evaporated milk, 1/2 pound sliced porcini mushrooms,  2 teaspoon chicken bouillon, 1/2 cup butter, 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/4 teaspoon pepper,…

    BROCCOLI PESTO 1 1/2 cups fresh broccoli florets, 1/2 cup mustard greens, 4 cloves garlic, 1/2 cup cashews, 1 tablespoon fresh jalapeno chili, 1/8 cup raisins, 1/8 cup sun-dried tomatoes, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, 1/2 cup Pecorino cheese, salt and pepper to taste. Dump the broccoli, garlic, and cashews…

January 24th is National  Peanut Butter Day.  A peanut is a Goober. Today I am going to share my CRUNCHIE GOOBER BUTTER RECIPE. CRUNCHIE GOOBER BUTTER 2 1/2 cups raw shelled and skinned peanuts, 1 tablespoon melted butter, 1 tablespoon raw honey, 1/2 teaspoon salt.  Get out the food processor. Dump in 1/2 cup peanuts, process until…

    LEMON CHESS PIE 3/4 cup sugar, ¾ cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup flour, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 cup cold buttermilk, 1/2 cup melted butter, 1 egg, 1 egg yolk, 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract, 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, 3 tablespoons lemon zest, 4 tablespoons yellow cornmeal. In a saucepan, mix sugars, flour, salt,…

Cousin Joan has graced us with a delicious supper.  Herb crusted salmon with creamy Parmesan Risotto with sauteed kale and prosciutto wrapped asparagus.SHUT YOUR MOUTH, you now it’s time to eat! Herb Crusted Salmon:  5.5-ounce salmon fillet, 2 teaspoon seafood seasoning, 2 teaspoon chives, 1/4 cup cooking sherry, 2tablespoons olive oil. Season salmon, put in skillet skin side…

My MaMaw, Emma made the best apple tarts in the whole wide world.  If you have apples, sugar, butter, cinnamon, and store bought biscuits, you too can make the best apple tarts in the whole wide world. SOUTHERN FRIED APPLE TARTS 6 medium size Granny Smith apples, 1/3 cup unsalted butter, 3/4 cups sugar, 1 tablespoons cinnamon, 1/8…

You may have thrown tennis ball, footballs, baseballs, basketball, but what you are not gonna do is throw these balls! I am the popcorn aficionado. Here is my quick and easy Caramel Popcorn Ball recipe. Caramel Popcorn Balls 2 quarts yellow organic popped corn,4 tablespoons butter, 3/4 pound vanilla caramels, 1/2 cup light corn syrup, 1 cup condensed…

I am posting this recipe for Ox Tails specifically for my  Lil Brother. The name swinging comes from my Daddy, he called ox tails swinging steak. SMOTHERED OX TAILS 2 pounds ox tails, 1 large yellow onion, 3 minced garlic cloves, 2 bay leaves, 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, 2 bay leaves, 1 package onion soup mix, 1/2…