THE BEST MACARONI SALAD

    This the best macaroni salad you have ever had.  I expect you to call me (469)215-1585 and tell me when you are gonna prepare this salad.  1 (7 oz.) package cooked large elbow macaroni, 1 tablespoon diced bell pepper, 1 cup cubed ham, 1/4 cup dill pickle relish, 2 tablespoons chopped yellow onions, 3/4 cup sour…

CHICKEN CACCIATORE

I just got a call I have 4-people coming to the house for dinner.  I have to pull myself together and have dinner ready this evening.  I am throwing on something and running to the store to pick up 2 bottles of Grenache.  Grenache is a red wine ( spicy cherry flavor) that pairs well…

Collard Green Pesto

  I’m a country girl so you know I can make anything taste good that’s make from a fresh bunch of collard greens.  Try this dish, you will love it! COLLARD GREEN PESTO 1/2 cup salted cashews,  2 cups of fresh collard greens finely chopped, 3 garlic cloves, 1 cup of extra virgin olive oil,…

WHAT ARE WE GONNA DO TODAY?

Today feels like the perfect day to make Shrimp Fritters.  Fritters simply means fried.  Consistent with my Southern tradition, everything is better fried.  These fritters are the perfect fried appetizer. 6 ounces cooked salad shrimp, 1/2 cup shrimp broth, 3 tablespoons salted butter, 1/2 cup self rising flour, 2 beaten eggs, 4ounces bean sprouts, 1/2…

ANYONE FOR THAT PERFECT MAN?

On this site, the perfect man is a dish of Manicotti.  This is a food blog, so anything else is a play on words. 14 manicotti pasta shells, 8 eggs, 1 1/2 cup self- rising flour, 1/2 cup evaporated milk, 1/2 cup chicken broth, 1/2  pound bulk Italian turkey sausage, 1/2 pound ground chicken, 1…

Salmon Loaf with Green Olive Sauce

1 (14.3 oz.) can pink salmon, 2/3 cup heavy cream, 2 slices sourdough bread, 1 large beaten egg, 3 tablespoons diced flat leaf parsley, 3 tablespoons minced onions, 1/2 teaspoon fish bouillon, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne, 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, 1 (10.5 oz.) can cream celery soup, 1/3 cup evaporated milk. Heavily grease and line a…

IT’S SPRING

  I have been eating this salad for years. I can’t remember who prepared this salad for me the first time, I do remember that I loved it, got the recipe and have been making this salad ever since. Spring is here let’s have a delicious and refreshing spring salad: 1 (6 oz.) package lime gelatin, 2 cups hot water, 1 (6…

APPLE PIE

2 deep dish frozen pie crust, thawed, 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 stick salted butter, 3 tablespoons flour, 1/4 cup apple juice, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 cup light brown sugar, 8 medium Granny Smith apples, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice. Peel, core and thinly slice apples put in a bowl,…

STUFFED EGGPLANT

  2 medium eggplants, 1 cup of chopped white onions, 3 minced garlic cloves,  1/4  cup of chopped bell pepper, 3 tablespoons of butter flavored shortening,  2 beaten eggs, 1 (16 oz.) can lump crab, 1 cup cooked long grain white rice, three pieces of toasted sourdough bread, 1/8 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 1/2 cup…

WHAT DO YOU MAKE WITH ONE (1) LEFT OVER YAM?

A country girl with a food blog uses everything in her pantry.  I have one (1) large yam that seems to talk to me every time I open the pantry door.  I am finally responding, I am gonna make yam soup. YAM SOUP 1 large peeled and chopped yam, 1 large carrot, 2 tablespoons garlic oil,…

NEW

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MY BALLS ARE AMAZING

Boudin is traditionally made with pork. It’s Lent so I am making chicken boudin. The key to delicious boudin is the balance between the meat and the liver. 4 pounds of chicken thighs, with skin and bones, 1 pound of chicken liver, 2 cups long-grain white rice, 2 cups minced white onions, 8 minced garlic…