NOODLES ROMANO 1/2 cup salted butter, 2 1/2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes, 1 teaspoon dried basil, crumbled, 1 bay leaf, crumbled, 1 (8 oz.) package cream cheese, softened, 1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt, 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, 1 (10 oz.) package frozen spinach, thawed and drained, 1 cup cottage cheese, 2 cloves garlic, minced, 1 cup shredded Romano cheese, 1…

MEXICAN CORNBREAD 3 1/2 cups yellow self-rising cornmeal, 1/2 cup butter flavored shortening, melted and cooled, 3 eggs, 1 (14 oz.) can cream style corn, 1 cup whole kernel corn, 2 1/2 cups half and half, 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, grated, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, 2 1/2 tablespoons sugar,1/2 teaspoon sea salt, 1 teaspoon garlic…

    PEACHY CHICKEN 3 chicken breast, halved, skin on, 1/2 cup self-rising flour, 2 tablespoons unsalted butter,  2 tablespoon butter flavored shortening, 1 (16 oz) can peach halves, drained, reserve liquid, 1 1/2 cups orange juice, 2 tablespoons  malt vinegar, 1 tablespoon light brown sugar, 3 fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced, 1/2 teaspoon chicken…

OXTAIL SOUP 2 pounds oxtails, 1 large yellow onion, 3 minced garlic cloves, 2 bay leaves, 1 thyme sprig, 1 package onion soup mix, 2 tablespoons oxtail soup mix, 1 tablespoon ground allspice, 3 carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks, 2 turnips peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks, 1 pound bag frozen butter beans,…

CHICKEN A LA KING Chicken A La King is an old classic dish dating back to the late 1800s.  I interchange this same recipe with the same amount (2 cups) of chicken, turkey or salmon. I am going to modernize this dish a little by serving it in a sourdough bread bowl. 3 tablespoons salted butter,…

2 medium heads romaine lettuce and 1 head of Tuscan kale, chilled and broken into bite-size pieces, 1/3 cup garlic olive oil, 2 1/2 tablespoon wine vinegar, 6 anchovy fillets packed in oil, drained, 1 garlic clove minced, 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 3/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 3 coddled eggs, 1/8 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, 8 tablespoons grated…

SAUSAGE GRAVY BISCUITS 1 pound sage pork breakfast sausage, 3 tablespoons salted butter,  2 cups milk, 1 cup evaporated milk,  1/4 cup self-rising flour, salt and pepper to taste.  1 (16 oz.) can refrigerated jumbo buttermilk biscuits. Refrigerate the gravy for at least 4 hours.  When it’s time to fill the biscuits you want the…

ME AND MY COUNTRY KINFOLKS 5 (12 oz.) cans drained whole kernel corn, 3 (8 3/4 oz.) cans cream-style corn,  2 eggs, 4 tablespoons molasses, 2 1/2 tablespoon fresh chopped serrano peppers, 1/3 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese, 1 tablespoon self-rising flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, oil for frying. In a bowl combine…

PICKLED SALMON 4 pounds wild salmon, 1-quart champagne vinegar, 1/2 cup of white sugar, 1/2 cup sea salt, 6 bay leaves, 1 1/2 ounces whole peppercorns, 1 1/2 teaspoons ground nutmeg, 5 tablespoons ground mace, 3 tablespoons pickling spice, 1 medium yellow onion, sliced, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil. Wash the salmon and wrap in a sheet…

4 tablespoons salted butter, 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 6 garlic cloves, 3/4 Sauvignon Blanc, 3/4 teaspoon seasoning salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 2 pounds jumbo shrimp head and shells on, 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese, 1/3 cup parsley, juice from 1/2 lemon. Cook the pasta…

  My nephew/cousin Rasul has requested PEACH COBBLER.  Here ya go, BABY, let me know when you make it and how it comes out.  Peaches are not in season, so I am using frozen peaches.  I NEVER use can peaches! EASY PEAZY THREE LAYER PEACH COBBLER What makes a peach cobbler to die for is the…

  FRUITED POT ROAST 1 (3 lb.) pot roast, 2 tablespoon butter flavored shortening, 1/2 cup red onions, chopped, 1/3 cup carrots, scraped and chopped, 1/4 cup Burgundy wine, 2 garlic cloves, sliced, 1 envelop dry onion soup mix, 2 tables beef bouillon,1 (11 oz.) package mixed dried fruit, 4 tablespoons self-rising flour. Get out…