2 lbs. frozen mussels, 1 lb. frozen clams, 5 T. salted butter, 3 green onions, sliced, 2 T red onions, sliced. 3 garlic cloves, minced, 1 jalapeno pepper, 1 large lemon juiced and zest, 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped, 1 (12 oz.) bottle of beer, Add all the vegetables, except jalapeno pepper to a saucepan, bring…

4 pounds of turkey wings, 3 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning salt, 1/2teaspoon white pepper, 1 1/4 teaspoon baking powder, 3 1/2 teaspoons granulated garlic, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 2 red delicious apples, 2 stalks celery, 1/2 cup white onion. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.  Wash the wings make sure…

Carrot tops taste very similar to flat-leaf parsley.  The carrot tops are a little bitter with a slightly peppery taste; to counteract the bitter taste, I add spinach and mint. 1 1/2 lbs. of carrots  with tops, 1/4 cup baby spinach, 1/8 cup fresh mint leaves, 2 tsp. avocado oil, 1/4 tsp. vegetable bouillon powder,…

3/4 cup flour, 3/4 cup butter, 1 cup white onion, chopped, 1/2 cup celery, chopped, 1/4 cup red bell pepper, 4 garlic cloves, chopped, 1 (15 oz.) can of stewing tomatoes, 2 T. tomato paste, 2 cups shrimp stock, 1/4 tsp. cayenne, 1 tsp. salt, 1/2 tsp. black pepper, 2 tsp. thyme, 2 tsp. oregano,…

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…

I am in the process of writing a new cookbook. I am asking you for suggestions and recipes you would like me to include.

2 pounds New York strip steak, thinly sliced, 1/4 cup green bell peppers, seeded thinly sliced into strips, 1/4 cup red bell pepper, seeded thinly sliced into strips, 1 large white onion, cut into thin rings, 1/2 pound baby portabella mushrooms, chopped, 1 1/2 pounds provolone cheese, sliced, 2 tablespoons garlic oil, 1 tablespoon seasoning…

7 boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-size pieces, 1 pound smoked pork neck bones, 5 smoked turkey tails, 2 1/2  pounds jumbo (with heads and shells) shrimp, peeled and deveined, 5 spicy smoked sausages, sliced, 6 garlic cloves, minced, 1/8 cup green bell pepper julienne cut, 1/8 cup red bell pepper julienne cut,  2 stalks…

2 cups whole kernel frozen corn, 2 cups frozen cut fried okra, 3  fresh tomatoes, peel and remove seeds, and diced, 1 T. tomato paste, 1/2 cup red onions, chopped, 3 T. bacon drippings, 1/4 cup sour cream, 1 tsp. salt, 1/2 tsp. black pepper, 1 T. granulated garlic, 1/2 tsp. sugar, 1 cup sour…

CHEESE SOUP (Cheese soup is an excellent first course and a substitute for a salad.) 1/4 cup salted butter, 1/2 cup white onions, 1 carrot, 1 celery stalk, 1/2 tsp. dry mustard, 4 T. flour, 1 T. cornstarch, 1/2 tsp. white pepper, 1/4 tsp. cayenne, 1/4 tsp. smoked paprika, 5 cups chicken broth, 1 cup…

A boiled peanut is a southern thing, what do you know about that?  My grandmother would never say she was making boiled peanuts she would say, do you want some “bold peanuts.”   A serving size is 1/2 cup unless you are a true southerner, then you eat, eat, and eat until they are all gone….

2 cups extra sharp cheddar cheese, grated, 1/2 cup Munster cheese, grated, 1/2 cup processed cheese, cut into 1/2 inch cubes, 1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 tsp. minced garlic, 1/4 tsp. granulated onions, 1 jalapeno pepper, minced, 1 (4 oz.) jar pimento, drained, salt and white pepper to taste. Get…