Traditionally this dish is served on buttered toast.  The state of Louisiana and my grandmother Emma says that just wrong, so we serve it top of spicy hot water cornbread LOBSTER NEWBURG:  2 sticks salted butter, 4 tablespoons self-rising flour, 1 teaspoon dry mustard, 1/teaspoon chicken bouillon, 2 quarts evaporated milk, 1 russet potatoes,…

  Below is an endearing gift from my kitchen to you.  Here is my simple recipe for Champagne Jelly.  Champagne is a light sparkling wine that can only be made using Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, or Chardonnay grapes from the northeastern region of France. Last but not least, champagne must have bubbles that are created from a double fermenting process which must occur once in…

ANYONE INTERESTED IN HOOKING UP WITH THAT PERFECT MAN? This is a food blog, so a perfect Man is a perfect dish of Manicotti. 16 manicotti pasta shells, 8 eggs, 1 1/2 cup self- rising flour, 1/2 cup evaporated milk, 1/2 cup chicken broth, 1/2  pound bulk Italian turkey sausage, 1/2 pound ground chicken, 1 pound…

Being a vegan is a lifestyle choice.  Eating nuts, whole grains and eliminating dairy and meat has been proven to reduce the risk of heart disease and Type 2 diabetes. More and more people are choosing a vegan lifestyle for these two health benefits alone.   To this end, today we are expanding our culinary experience and health conscience to…

Growing up my paternal grandmother Emma had a couple kitchen rules regarding food.  There always had to be a pot of something on the stove.  She would say what if someone stops by, you must welcome them into your home, your heart and offer them something to eat.   When she would start breakfast, she would…

How are y’all doing today?  I pray everyone had a wonderful Easter weekend. Today we are going to repurpose those leftovers and make the best shepherd pie you have ever tasted. This is going to be quick and easy if you had lamb yesterday,  if not replace the lamb with whatever meat you had. These…

WILD RICE DRESSING 1 (14 oz.) can chicken broth, 1 bay leaf, 1 1/2 cup long grain wild rice, 1 tablespoon butter, melted,  1/2 pound breakfast sausage, 1/2 cup white onion chopped, 2 celery stalks, chopped, 2 stalks green onions, sliced, 1 tablespoon green bell pepper, chopped, 1/2 cup chicken, cooked and chopped, 2 garlic…

Easter Sunday or Holy Day is the celebration of  Jesus Christ’s crucifixion and resurrection.  Easter follows the end of Holy Week and the end of Lent. The observance of Easter is between March 22 and April 25.  The observance of Easter is tied to the full moon. Easter is celebrated on the 1st Sunday after the…

GREEN BEAN ALMONDINE 1 cup toasted slivered almonds, 3 tablespoons minced garlic, 3 tablespoons minced onions, 6 tablespoons salted butter, melted, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, 1 (12 oz.) package frozen French-style cut green beans, 4 slices of bacon, 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon zest. Fry bacon crispy, remove from skillet.  Drain, crumble, set aside. Cook the…

Bomb Diggety Easter Dessert Strawberry Cobbler 1 1/4 cups sugar, 1 (16-ounce) package frozen strawberries, 3 tablespoons melted butter, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, and 1 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice.  Pour everything into a lightly buttered casserole dish mix well and set aside. In a bowl add 2 cups buttermilk baking mix, 1/4 cup melted butter, 1/3 cup…

I am cooking a leg of lamb for Easter this year.  In the past, I have cooked Baked Ham, Prime Rib, BBQ Chicken, Fried Cornish Hends to name a few of the meats I’ve prepared for Easter dinner.  Easter 2019 I am cooking Lamb. Lamb is the perfect offering for dinner this year. Lamb can…

SWEET POTATO PONE 4 (4 lbs.) yams, baked and peeled, 1 stick salted butter, melted, 3 eggs, divided, 3/4 cup light brown sugar, 1/2 cup white sugar, 2 tablespoon maple syrup, 1/2 cup  sweetened condensed milk, 1 1/2 vanilla extract, 1/4 teaspoon lemon extract, 1/2 teaspoon salt, enough pecans, chopped and marshmallow to cover the…