I prepare the fish this morning.  When I get back home from work, it will be time to start dinner and cook the fish.  I recommend serving the salmon, with a colorful green salad and a baked sweet potato and sweet tea. JERK SALMON Jerk is a traditional way of BBQ in Jamaica.  I use Walkerswood…

PARTY SAUSAGE FRANKS 4 sliced smoked sausages, 2 sliced hot links.  Place slices sausages and links on a baking tray put them under the broiler, brown on both sides. Drain fat, pat sausage with paper towels to remove as much grease as possible.  In a saucepan mix 1 cup of grape jelly and ¼ cup…

The term beverage includes any and all drinks, including water, all waters whether for medicinal or table use. A beverage is any liquid intended for drinking. CRANBERRY SMOOTHIE Cranberries are a good source of vitamin C, fiber and vitamin E. Based on these finding you should incorporate more cranberries in your diet. 2-ounces lime juice,…

I serve this dish as a salsa and frequently as a salad. Dinner tonight could be grilled salmon, rice pilaf, and this salad. 2 ripe avocados, diced, 2 cups papaya, diced, 1 Asian pear, peeled, cored and diced, 1 serrano pepper, minced, 2 tablespoons lime juice, 1 1/4 teaspoon orange zest, 2 tablespoons orange juice,…

CRAB BISQUE In my opinion, bisque is better tasting than soup.  Bisque is always thick and smooth and engulfs your mouth with flavor.  This is the best tasting and quickest bisque you will ever make. 1 (10 ½ oz.) can cream mushroom soup, 1 (10 ½ oz.) can cream asparagus soup, 3tablespoons salted butter, 1 ½ cups heavy…

  1/2 cup butter, 2 eggs, 1 cup low-fat buttermilk, 1 cup yellow cornmeal, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1 cup flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Grease your 8-inch cast iron skillet, melt the butter in the skillet.  In a bowl add the eggs and beat them. Add the buttermilk and baking…

You know I have some leftover chicken from Sunday dinner, it’s time to repurpose.  10 corn tortillas, 1 (8oz.) package cream cheese, softened, 1/4 cup milk, 2 1/2 cups cooked chicken, shredded, 1/4 cup chopped, red onions, 1 (10 oz.) can green enchilada sauce, 2 teaspoons cumin powder, 2 teaspoons granulated garlic, 1 teaspoon Mexican Spice…

This morning breakfast is Ham and Red Eye Gravy RED EYED GRAVY Fry off a ham steak, remove ham from skillet—scrape up drippings and residue.  Add 1½ cup of strong black coffee, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon brown sugar, 1 tablespoon butter, ¼ cup cola, and stir.  Simmer for at least 3 minutes. Wha’la red…

Steam your favorite root vegetables until they are fork tender.  While your vegetables are steaming make up your cheese sauce. 2 tablespoons salted butter, 1/2 tablespoon self-rising flour, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1/8 teaspoon cayenne, 1 cup evaporated milk, 1 egg, 1/2 teaspoon yellow mustard, 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese. In a bowl…

ASPARAGUS CASSEROLE 6 slices fried bacon, crumbled, 2 large chopped boiled eggs, ½ cup crumbled sour cream potato chips, 3 tablespoons butter, 1 pound asparagus, bottom trimmed, 1/3 cup slivered almonds, 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1 (14.5 oz.) can asparagus soup, ¼ cup sour cream, salt, and pepper to taste. In a heavy skillet melt butter, add asparagus and stir until the asparagus…

1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1/2 tablespoon mild curry powder, 1 teaspoon granulated garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger, 1 cup toasted flaked coconut, 1 1/2 pounds chicken thighs, Preheat oven to 435 degrees. Lightly spray a cookie sheet with butter flavored spray. Spread out the coconut in a single layer…

    LABOR DAY LEFT-OVER BBQ PORK CASSEROLE 1 (40 oz.) package frozen scalloped potatoes, 2 tablespoons salted butter, 4 thinly sliced green onions, 1/8 cup chopped white onions, 1 1/4  pounds leftover pulled pork, 1/2 teaspoon crushed red peppers, 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic, 1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1 1/4 cups…