Anyone here interested in guaranteed satisfying foreplay; if you are, I’ve got something for ya! Hot foreplay in my world is called crispy fried chicken wings with a palate teasing hot wing sauce. HOT WING SAUCE 3 sticks of unsalted butter, room temperature, 1/2 cup Louisiana hot sauce, 3/4 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar,…

THE PERFECT SNACK I am sitting in the back yard relaxing in a lounge chair snacking on pickled green beans and sipping on a spicy Bloody Mary. 2 pounds fresh green beans, 1/2 pound  fresh wax yellow beans, 3 cups water, 2 1/2 cups apple cider vinegar, 1/2 cup white vinegar, 1 1/4 tablespoon pickling…

Today I am going to repurpose some leftover baked chicken and make Chicken Salad Flowers.  When I repurpose the food, I do not want you to say “isn’t that the chicken from Sunday” so I make it look and taste completely different. First things first we are going to make the flowers. I got the directions on…

I woke up this morning wanting waffles; I didn’t feel like frying chicken wings, so I had to think of something else to bring the magic.   Found a cup of semi-sweet dark chocolate.  You’re right I am having DARK CHOCOLATE BUCKWHEAT BELGIUM WAFFLES DARK CHOCOLATE BUCKWHEAT BELGIUM WAFFLES 1 3/4 cups buckwheat flour, sifted, 2…

DO YOU WANT TO MAKE A THICK COUNTRY GIRL HAPPY? That’s easy just make her some coconut peanut brittle.  Good peanut brittle always work for this thick country girl. PEANUT BRITTLE 2 cups sugar, 1 cup cornstarch, 1/2 cup water, 2 cups raw peanuts, 2 1/2 cups raw coconut, 2 teaspoons baking soda, 4 tablespoons unsalted butter,…

FRIED CHICKEN GIZZARDS The secret to ensuring delicious fried chicken gizzards is to par-boil the gizzards in seasoned water for 10 minutes before frying. 2 pounds chicken gizzards, 1/2 cup self-rising flour, 1 tablespoon granulated garlic, 2 tablespoons seasoning salt, 1 tablespoon black pepper, peanut oil for frying.  Rinse gizzards under cold water.  Cut away…

What’s better than deviled eggs?  Nothing is better than deviled eggs! Deviled eggs pair well with just about everything and anything. 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…

I am always trying to come up with a way to repurpose something or what to do with leftovers.  Well, I have struck pay dirt again.  Here is my light and refreshing Shrimp Salad. 1 (6 oz.) package lemon gelatin, 2 1/2 cups tomato juice, 1 cup shrimp stock, 2 tablespoons white onions, diced, 3…