PISTACHIO NUT PESTO Pistachio nuts are sugar-free, gluten-free, natural, low in sodium, cholesterol, and fat. I  toss this pesto on pasta. Pesto is also good spread on crostini with Parmesan cheese on top. Next time you have shrimp, use this pesto as your cocktail sauce.    3 cups washed and steams removed collard greens, 1/2…

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My mother would prepare fried cream corn.  My paternal Grandma would prepare fried corn on the cob.  Both are delicious! Love is sharing; therefore, I am gonna share my Grandma’s recipe with you.  FRIED CORN ON THE COB 12 ears white corn, 1 cup seasoned crispy fish fry, 1/4 cup self-rising flour, 1 teaspoon granulated…

FRIED GREEN TOMATOES I live in southern Nevada, and it is almost impossible to find tomatoes in season, whenever that is. I now use heirloom tomatoes. Heirlooms are always firm and tasty. They are a little pricey, but they are delicious and well worth the price. Try them I think you will be satisfied every…

BLACKENED CHICKEN SANDWICH Blackened seasoning recipe: get out a bowl, add 3 tablespoons smoked paprika, 2 tablespoons granulated garlic, 2 tablespoons granulated onion, 1 teaspoon pink salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper, 1 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon dried basil, 1/2 teaspoon dark brown sugar, and 1 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper. …

BACON MAKES EVERYTHING TASTE BETTER This is another one of my grandmother’s special recipes. Pour this dressing over slivered raw cabbage and dandelion greens. It’s even better over a BLT Salad. BLT Salad: iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, chopped boiled eggs, crumbled bleu cheese, and croutons 8-10 slices of bacon, 1 cup sugar, 1/4 cup raw honey,…

EEL SAUCE Eel sauce is delicious on grilled fish, stir fry, and grilled mushrooms. Eel sauce is an good marinade on meats and I frequently drizzle it on noodles. 1/4 cup soy sauce, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/8 cup Sauvignon blanc wine, 1/4 cup fish stock, 1 teaspoon corn starch, 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, 1/2…

PACOIMA CHICKEN CURRY The secret ingredient to this tasty curry is basmati rice and topping everything off with cilantro and toasted coconut flakes. 1 cup white onions, thinly sliced, 1 Granny Smith apple, peeled and chopped, 1 tablespoon Jamaican curry, 3 1/2 tablespoon salted butter, 3 1/2 tablespoons flour, 1/4 cup craisins, 1 1/2 cup…

SAUSAGE RICE PILAF 1/2 pound hot turkey breakfast sausage, 1/2 pound lean ground chicken, 1 cup celery, chopped, 1/4 cup red bell pepper, chopped, 1/4 cup white onions, chopped, 1 garlic clove, minced, 1 (10.75 oz) can cream mushroom soup, 1 cup milk, 1/2 cup evaporated milk, 1/2 cup uncooked basmati rice, 1/2 teaspoon poultry…

RAISIN PIE This is my Great Aunt Mary’s recipe.  She gave me this recipe better than 50 years ago. What made her pie unique and absolutely delicious was that she used golden raisins and soaked them in rum until they plumped up. She would top her pie with meringue; I top me with whipping cream….

AHI TUNA CEVICHE 1 pound ahi tuna, 1/2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, 1/2 tablespoon garlic oil,  1/4 cup fresh mango, peeled, pitted, and diced, 1 teaspoon jalapeno pepper, finely chopped, 2 green onions, sliced, 2 Roma tomatoes, diced, 3 limes, juiced, zest 1 lime, 1/4 teaspoon seafood seasoning, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 2 avocados,…

I’ve been asking y’all to tell me what recipes you would like to see on the blog.  My cousin James said he would like to see a meatloaf recipe. This meatloaf gives you a feeling of comfort and well-being, which makes it “soul food.”  MEATLOAF 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, 1/2 cup…