Crawfish Pie Muffins 1 (16-ounce) package layer buttermilk biscuits, cut into 3rds, 1 pound bacon, 2 cups shredded extra sharp cheddar cheese, 1/4 cup chopped fresh garlic, 1/8 cup chopped green bell pepper, 1/8 cup fresh chopped flat leaf parsley, pinch powder crab boil, 1/2 stick butter, melted,  3 stalks chopped green onions, 3 tablespoons cornstarch, 1 teaspoon…

The Raiders vs. Seahawks are meeting tonight. Who do you think is going to win tonight? I’m picking the Seahawks. We are having a potluck; I’m gonna bring the appetizer RELISH TRAY 7 celery heart stalks, 1/2 cup large pitted black olives drained,  1/2 cup pitted green olives stuffed with cheese drained, 1 (14 oz.)…

Let’s get ready for Labor Day.  Labor Day is the first Monday in September.  Labor Day was created to celebrate economic accomplishment and achievements of workers. One of the ways I celebrate this paid vacation day is with a backyard barbecue. Tomato Paste BBQ Sauce 1 cup red onions, 1/4 cup red bell pepper, 1…

SWEET POTATO PONE This dish serves well as a side dish or a dessert 1/2 cup salted butter, 2 medium size yams, peeled and chopped, 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk, 1/4 cup half and half, 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract, 1/4 teaspoons nutmeg, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves, 2 large beaten eggs, 1/4 teaspoon…

My brother Floyd drinks a couple of beers a day. He says drinking beer is his humanitarian contribution to the world, he saves water for the rest of us. We all need to thank my caring and thoughtful brother today for his charitable contributions! BROTHER BREAD 3 cups self-rising flour, 2 1/4 tablespoons raw sugar, 1…

Deviled eggs are the perfect dish to serve for a potluck, a tailgate party or just because. Add 7-large eggs to the pot.  Add at least 3-inch of water over the top of the eggs.  Bring to a boil for approximately 5-7 minutes.  Remove from the heat and allow to rest for another 15-minutes. Now…

  CRUNCHIE GOOBER BUTTER 2 1/2 cups raw shelled and skinned peanuts, 1 tablespoon salted butter, melted, 1 tablespoon raw honey, 1/2 teaspoon salt.  Get out the food processor. Dump in 1/2 cup peanuts, process until the nuts are roughly chopped. Pour the chopped nuts into a bowl. Pour the remaining peanuts into the food processor and chop,…

I am going to get out a big bowl and add my favorite summer vegetable to make one of the best-tasting salads you have ever had. Your eyes and mouth are going to jump for joy. Arugula, avocados, blueberries, cucumbers, eggplant, hot peppers, kohlrabi (wild cabbage), and mushrooms.  I gonna add roasted pumpkin seeds, feta…

The two magic words are delicious and deep fried FRIED SPARE RIBS 1 slab of St. Louis style spare ribs, pork rub, self-rising flour, cornstarch, salt, pepper, and granulated garlic, and peanut oil for frying. Wash the ribs lightly sprinkle with olive oil, generously rub commercial pork rub, set aside.  Make up your seasoned flour…

Today WOW for me is a fried pork chop, grits, over easy eggs, cathead buttermilk biscuits, Bear Rabbit syrup, orange juice, and coffee.  I know this is a lot of carbs, but this dish is so good to me because it brings back such good and treasured memories. I lived in Sacramento, California for approximately 2…

BANANA FOSTER PANCAKES 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 egg, beaten, 1/4 cup butter, melted, 1 large egg, 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream, 1/4 cup caramelized banana mixture, 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped,  vanilla ice cream. Caramelize the bananas:  2 tablespoons butter,  1/4 cup light brown sugar, 2 tablespoon…

RED-EYE GRAVY also known as BOTTOM SOP Add a little shortening to a heavy skillet, fry ham steak (2-inches thick).  In a skillet, fry the ham until it is a little crisp and browned. Remove the ham from the skillet. Add 1½ cup black boiling coffee,  1½ tablespoon flour,  ½ teaspoon seasoning salt,  ¼ teaspoon pepper, ¼ teaspoon brown sugar,  ¼  teaspoon cayenne,…