ROASTED BRUSSEL SPROUTS 4 slices bacon, 1/2 cup white onions, sliced, 1 pound fresh Brussel sprouts, white truffle oil, granulated garlic, sea salt, and white pepper to taste. Preheat the oven ro 400 degrees. Get out a heavy skillet, and add the bacon fry until crispy. Remove bacon and set aside. When cool, crumble and…

AHI TUNA CEVICHE 1 lb. ahi tuna, 1/2 T. avocado oil, 1/2 T. garlic oil, 1/4 cup fresh mango, peeled, pitted, and diced, 1 jalapeno pepper, stems and seeds removed, finely chopped, 2 green onions, sliced, 2 firm Roma tomatoes, peeled, seeded and diced, 3 limes, juiced, Zest of 1 lime,1/4 tsp. seafood seasoning, 1/4…

It’s very important that you take care of your cast iron skillets, with care, they will last forever. I define forever as my lifetime. HOW TO SEASON:  Cast-iron skillets must be seasoned before use.  Coat the skillet with cooking oil and bake the skillet in the oven at 350 degrees for at least an hour….

QUESO DIP 4 oz. Mexican chorizo, casing removed, 1 cup breakfast sausage, 1 cup 80/20 ground beef, 2 T. vegetable oil, 1/2 cup red onion, chopped, 2 cloves garlic, chopped, 1/2 cup Mexican lager-style beer, 1/4 cup fresh chopped jalapeno peppers, 1 (10 oz.) can cream of nacho cheese soup, 1 (4 oz.) package cream cheese with chives, diced,…

Turnips are root vegetables.  Root vegetables are high in nutrition and low in calories. According to my Grandma, if you see or if you are eating turnips in a dream, you will be able to settle some current problems in your life, and the vision is also symbolic of fortune, success, and sympathy for others….

1 (14 oz.) can chicken broth, 1/2 cup water, 1 bay leaf, 1 1/2 cup short -grain wild rice, 1 T.salted butter, melted,  1/2 lb. hot breakfast sausage, 1/2 cup white onion chopped, 2 celery stalks, chopped, 2 stalks green onions, sliced, 1 T. green bell pepper, chopped, 1/2 cup chicken liver, chopped, 1 cup…

3 dozen oysters, 10-12 slices bacon, fried crispy and crumbled, 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped, 1/2 cup  fresh cilantro, minced, 1/4 cup fresh celery leaves, 2 tsp. fish seasoning, 1 tsp. white pepper, 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice, 2 1/2 T. anise-flavored liqueur, do not substitute, 3 garlic cloves, minced, 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated,…

CHICKEN AND SAUSAGE JAMBALAYA This is the fastest, easiest, and most delicious jambalaya you will ever make.  It’s a few steps away from the traditional jambalaya, never the less  YUMMY. 1/4 cup garlic oil, 1 (2 lb.) rotisserie chicken, cut into bite-sized pieces, 1 lb. andouille sausage, cut into 1-inch slices, 1/2 cup celery, chopped,…

I will be watching the NBA SUMMER LEAGUE.  The Lakers play the Pelicans tonight.  I will be rooting for the Lakers, eating Fettuccine Alfredo with a couple of friends, and toasting every Laker basket with a sip of Chardonnay. FETTUCCINE ALFREDO 1 pound of medium shrimp, remove heads, shells and devein,1 pound fettuccine noodles, 6…

BAKED NECKBONES My Daddy is running around in my head today, so I am preparing one if his favorite meals.  I will have baked neckbones, fried cabbage, blackeyed peas, cornbread, and glazed carrots.  Here you go Ponnie 2 cups white onions, sliced, 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced, 1/4 cup green or red bell pepper, 2…

1 store-bought rotisserie chicken (2 1/2 – 3 1/2 pounds), chop half of the meat into bite-sized pieces, shread the rest, 1 1/2 cups fresh pineapple, 1/4 cup red bell pepper, julienned, 4 green onions, chopped, 2 celery stalks, chopped, 1/2 cup jamaica, peeled and julienned, 2 firm heads romaine lettuce, 1/2  teaspoon chicken bouillon,…

My niece Octavia (Buck Wild) shared her recipe with me.  She is an excellent cook.  This recipe is relatively inexpensive and easy and quick to make.  You probably have all the ingredients in your pantry now. 1 (15.25 oz.) box white cake mix, 1/2 cup oil, 1 (12 oz.) can pineapple soda, 3 eggs, and…