Y’all ready for the Superbowl?  I am bringing this tasty Black Eyed Pea Dip and Orange Sherbert Mimosas to the Superbowl Party.  I will post the Mimosa recipe tomorrow. COUNTRY GIRL CAVIAR 1 (16 oz.) can black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained, 1 (8 oz.) can black beans, rinsed and drained, 1 (8 oz.) can white whole…

These are yummy tummy HaBaNay Potatoes.  I frequently go to breakfast with my favorite nephew/cousin Xavier.  When we go to breakfast, he frequently ordered fried potatoes and onions, with bell peppers, tomatoes, cheese, bacon, sausage, and ham topped with 2 over easy eggs with crispy plantains on the side. HaBaNay Fried Potatoes Fry 3 pieces…

MY MAMMA’S CORNBREAD 1/2 cup shortening, 2 eggs, 1 cup low-fat buttermilk, 1 cup yellow cornmeal, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 2 teaspoon sugar (optional), 1 cup flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spoon the shortening into an 8-inch cast iron skillet, put the skillet in the oven, melt the shortening.  In a…

CHILI VERDE 1/2 pound green tomatillos, peel the leaves off, 3 serrano peppers, 1 jalapeno pepper, 1/2 medium white onion, 3 garlic cloves, 1/4 teaspoons chicken bouillon, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon granulated garlic, 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/8 teaspoon ground oregano, 1 bunch fresh cilantro. Put the tomatillos and peppers in a pot, add enough water to…

Today is Monday which translates to red beans and rice for dinner.  According to my Grandmother Emma, Camellia red beans and rice is a loved traditional ritual that was served Monday.  In my head and stomach, Mondays were synonymous with red beans simmering on the stove while we washed clothes.  The kidney bean is a southern…

This weekend will decide who is going to be playing in Superbowl LIII.  Get ready for two good games. The Kansas City Chiefs will win over the New England Patriots and the Los Angeles Rams will be victorious over the New Orleans Saints.  I am serving BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders.  Can I get a YUMMY?…

Jerk seasoning was introduced to my palate about 15 years ago.  My favorite jerk dish is salmon.   Jerk flavor seasoning has taken my jerk salmon dish to the moon and back in the flavor atmosphere. Jerk is a traditional way of BBQ in Jamaica.  I use Walkerswood traditional Jamaican Jerk Seasoning. This seasoning is hot,…

Let’s add a little foo-foo to Wednesday.  Our Wednesday brunch is a swipe of raspberry jelly, navy beans, sticky rice wrapped in seaweed, over an over easy egg topped with a slice of crispy bacon. Navy Beans 1/4 pound peppered bacon ends, 1 pound navy beans, 1/4 cup bell pepper, 2 celery stalks chopped, 1…

In the last twelve months, I have gained 20-pounds.  For the last two months, I have been talking about how I am going to lose and keep the weight off.  Today I am through talking about it I am starting my weight loss program.  I currently weigh 198 pounds. I am 5′ 9″.  My ideal…

In the last twelve months, I have gained 20-pounds.  For the last two months, I have been talking about how I am going to lose and keep the weight off.  Today I am through talking about it I am starting my weight loss program.  Are any of y’all ready to join me? I currently weigh…

I have revamped this recipe to reduce the sodium. The addition salt makes your food taste good, but to much salt might increase your blood pressure which could lead heart disease.  However, I have not been able to find any study on the benefits of reducing your sodium intake.  In an attempt to be proactive,…

HUSH PUPPIES When I researched the name ‘hushpuppies’ I found out the name originated in Louisiana.  The name was created to hush the howling and barking of dogs.  Version 1:  Slave catchers would feed them to their dogs with the command hush puppies so the runaway slave would not hear the dogs. Version 2: Conferedate…