Avocados are chucked full of beneficial fats and almost twenty (20) vitamins and minerals.  Here are a few of the vitamins C, E, K, and B-6.  They will also provide our bodies with lutein,  beta-carotene, and omega-3 fatty acids.  Last but not least avocados taste good! AVACADO CRAB SALAD 8 ounces of lump crab,  1…

    When I think of a festive family gathering, I always think of food.  Here is a table of my kinfolk celebrating family with food. CRAWFISH BREAD 3 (11 oz.) rolls refrigerated French bread dough, 1 stick salted butter, 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, 1 (10.5 oz.) can cream of shrimp soup, 1 cup…

 Y’all all know my favorite thing to eat is chicken.  I have added one more chicken dish to my favorites, Curry Chicken. CURRY CHICKEN 3 pounds chicken thighs with skin and bone, 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning salt, 3 tablespoons curry powder,  2 tablespoons granulated garlic, 1 tablespoon onion powder,  1 cup sweet potatoes, chopped, 1…

LEMON PEPPER ZUCCHINI 2 pounds fresh zucchini, trim ends, cut into 3 inches long by 1/2 inches wide, 3/4 teaspoon Cajun seasoning salt, 1 teaspoon lemon pepper, 3/4 cup self-rising flour, 1/2 cup cornstarch, 1 cup club soda, 2 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs, 2 cups grated  Parmesan cheese, 1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped, oil…

STICKY PECAN BUNS In a bowl combine ½ cup of honey, ¼ cup brown sugar, 4 teaspoons of butter, 1/8 teaspoon mace and  ½ teaspoon cinnamon.  Put the bowl in the microwave and melt the honey mixture.  Put 10-commercial store biscuits in a muffin pan; pour honey mixture over the biscuits.  Sprinkle and press the…

  PEPPERONI BAGEL PIZZAS  Buy a package of 6 plain bagels.  Slice the bagels in half lengthwise, set aside.  1 cup basil pesto sauce,  1/2 cup pizza sauce, 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese,  40 pepperoni slices. Sliced arugula for garnish. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Put the bagels on a cookie sheet. Spread a thin…

My lil brother Floyd is Mr. Collard Greens.  I am making a Collard Green Dip especially for him. The traditional recipe is made with spinach, I am making this recipe with collards. COLLARD GREEN DIP 12 ounces collard green, (equates to 5-6 leaves, stems removed), 16 ounces sour cream, 8 ounces jicama, chopped, 1 (1…

Have you ever hummed and patted your feet when eating cake?  If not, this cake will start you to humming and patting your feet to the yummy cake tune in your head! ITALIAN CREAM CAKE I started testing and creating this recipe some 10-years ago.  I bought this cake monthly from Sam’s Club, they stopped making it, so I had to make it myself….

CRAB STUFFED MUSHROOMS 1 cup blue crab meat, 1 tablespoon grapeseed oil, 2 green onions, chopped, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 1 tablespoon mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon seasoning salt, 1 tablespoon garlic and cheese flavored bread crumbs, 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper, 1 tablespoon white onion, minced, 1 tablespoon flat leaf parsley, chopped, 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese grated, 1 egg, beaten and…

At my grandmothers’ house, goulash simple meant beef, gravy, and noodles.  What does goulash mean to you? 1 pound egg noodles, 2 pounds boneless chuck, 1 cup red onions, cut in slices, 2 tablespoons green bell pepper, chopped, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 1/4 cup flour, 1/4 cup butter, 1 teaspoon beef bouillon, 1/4 teaspoon black…

FRIED CHICKEN LIVERS 1 1/2 pounds chicken livers, 1 1/2 cups self-rising flour, 1 tablespoon self-rising cornmeal, 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch, 1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 2 tablespoons granulated garlic, 1 cup low-fat buttermilk, 1/2 tablespoon hot sauce, 1 cup solid shortening for frying. In a brown paper bag add the flour,…

I make this creamy spicy sauce specifically to accompany my grilled salmon tacos AVACADO CREAMA 2 large ripe avocados, 1/4 cup flat leaf parsley, 1 1/4 cups fresh cilantro, 2 serrano peppers, 2 garlic cloves,  1/8 cup chicken broth, 3 tablespoons avocado oil, 2 tablespoon walnuts, 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander,…