CHEESE BALL 2 (8 oz.) packages cream cheese, softened, 1 (8 oz.) white cheddar cheese, shredded, 1/4 teaspoon fish seasoning,  1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 1/4 cup crab claw meat, finely chopped, 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice, 1 1/2 cups pecans, chopped, 1/4 cup flat-leaf parsley, chopped. Get out a bowl, add the cream and…

This recipe is straight from my Grandmother’s kitchen with one exception, I use butter flavored shortening LOWER 9TH WARD BEIGNETS 1 cake compressed yeast, 1/4 cup lukewarm water (110 degrees), 3/4 cup evaporated milk, scalded, 1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/4 cup butter flavored shortening, melted, 1/4 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 large egg, beaten,…

This is my take on Middle Eastern on Tabbouleh.  Rather than bulger wheat, I use cauliflower.   This dish is fresh, healthy mouthwatering and absolutely delicious. 4 cups cauliflower, grated, 4 Persian cucumbers, cut into 1/4 inch cubes, 4 firm tomatoes, cut into 1/4 inch cubes, 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped, 2 cups fresh flat leaf parsley, finely…

I have approximately 1 1/2 cups of leftover ham.  You know I cannot throw away good food. I thought about what I was going to make for a couple of hours, then a light bulb when off, I am going to make a ham and black-eyed pea quiche. HAM AND BLACK-EYED PEA QUICHE 1 1/2 cups…

Spicy Sweet Yam Curry 2 medium size yams, peeled and cubed, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 medium white onion, diced, 3 cloves garlic, minced, 1 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 1/2 teaspoon cayenne, 2 teaspoons garam masala, 1/8 teaspoon curry paste, 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger, 1 1/2 teaspoon chicken bullion powder, 1 (10 oz.)  can diced…

Peaches are not in season, so I am using frozen peaches.  If you make my recipe, the rule is NEVER use can peaches! EZ PEAZY SOUTHERN PEACH COBBLER 3 boxes refrigerated ready-made pie crust, 2 (16 oz.) packages frozen peach slices, 1/4 cup light brown sugar,  3/4 cups white sugar, 1 1/2 sticks of butter, 1…

GIBLET GRAVY 2 turkey necks, 4 turkey gizzards, 1 turkey heart, 4 eggs, 1 cup white onions, chopped, 2 celery stalks, chopped, 5 tablespoons self-rising flour, 5 tablespoons butter, 1/2 teaspoon ground thyme, 1 bay leaf, 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning, 1 tablespoon granulated garlic, 1 tablespoons chicken bouillon, and 1/2 tablespoon black pepper. Wash the…

RED VELVET CAKE 2 ¼ cups cake flour, sifted, 3 tablespoons cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon salt, 2 ¼ cups sugar, ¾ cup butter, 2 large eggs,  2 teaspoons vanilla extract, 1 ½ teaspoon apple cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon red food coloring, 1 ½ cups buttermilk, room temperature, 1/4 cup walnuts, finely chopped. Preheat oven to 350…

MASHED POTATOES I received a recipe request to mashed potatoes.  Mashed potatoes are going to be one of their Thanksgiving dinner  side dishes 6 medium size russet potatoes, 1 stick of salted butter, 1/4 cup cream cheese, 1/4 cup sour cream, 2 tablespoons fresh parsley finely chopped, 1 tablespoon jar minced garlic, 1/4 cup evaporated…

HAM LOAF 1 pound smoked ground ham, 1 1/2 pounds ground veal, 2 eggs, beaten, 1 1/2 cup bread crumbs, 1 cup heavy whipping cream, 1 1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon granulated garlic, 1/2 cup white onions, chopped, 10 pineapple slices, 10 Maraschino cherries. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.  Get…