Category: Blog
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Sun-dried Tomato Meatloaf with Tomato Gravy
Southerner’s love their tomato gravy. It is so good served with biscuits, grits or this meatloaf. Directions: Put chopped onion, roasted red bell pepper, sun-dried tomatoes in food processor and process together or chop all very fine. Add 1 tbsp olive oil to cast iron skillet, add vegetable mixture and saute for 2 minutes. Add…
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What Really Makes a Good Cook.
I have been told that I am a good cook. I have to admit, when hearing that statement, I always giggle. My mind wanders back 42 years ago when boiling a pot of water was…..well, let me ask: Have your ever burned a pot while trying to boil water? In those days, our meals consisted…
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DIY: Sylvia’s Perfect Pie Crust
I have never been able to make a decent pie crust until I tried this recipe from Ree Drummond, The Pioneer Woman. When I saw her make this on her show, I immediately printed it and added to my collection. And, I am happy to report, when I tried the recipe it turned out wonderful.…
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Pear Strudel
We have a pear tree in our front yard that bear’s an abundance of fruit each and every year. I freeze and can most of the fruit so I can prepare dishes throughout the year. This dish is adapted from an apple strudel recipe that I found in Dr. Weil’s and Rosie Daley’s recipe book…
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Perfect Steak
This is another note I cut out of a magazine years ago and posted in one of my cooking journals for reference at later dates. Unfortunately I did not cut out the name of the writer. Instant-read digital meat thermometers are the best way to accurately gauge the internal temperature of a steak or roast. Remove…
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How-To: Roasted Bell Peppers
Many recipes call for roasting peppers to remove the skin and intensify the flavor of the vegetable. To roast peppers, place them whole on a large baking sheet. Bake at 500 degrees for 20 minutes or util the skin is blackened and charred. Immediately place the peppers in a paper bag, and seal the top. Refrigerate the…
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How-To: Easy Garlic Croutons
Directions: Slice bread into 1/2 inch slices. Spread softened butter on one side, sprinkle with garlic powder. Cut into 1/2 inch cubes. Place on baking sheet Bake 375 degrees for 15 minutes. Note: Great to serve over soups or salads. photo
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How-To: Poach Eggs
Poaching eggs can be tricky but if you follow these steps, yours will turn out perfectly. Make sure to start with fresh eggs; they hold their shape better. Check the egg cartons to find one with the latest date posted. Directions: Pour water to a depth of 3 inches in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil;…
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Mardi Gras King Cake
History of the King Cake The holiday season has passed and winter is now a reality in Mobile and so is our Mardi Gras celebration. For nearly 300 years Mobilians have observed this pre-Lenten celebration which climaxes on Shrove Tuesday the day before Ash Wednesday on the Christian calendar. While originating in Mobile, Mardi Gras is too much…
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Lemon-Poppyseed Cake
I work in sales and every year for Christmas, I bake about 130 cakes for my customers. This means that beginning the week after Thanksgiving, I am baking 6-8 cakes a night. This is one of the recipes that I use — Directions: Combine first 6 ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Beat at medium…
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Easy Sweet and Sour Salad Dressing
This is the perfect salad dressing for our Orange Walnut Salad. Directions: Combine paprika, celery seed, dry mustard, salt, grated orange peel, grated onion, sugar, vegetable oil, and white vinegar in a jar. Cover and shake. Chill several hours shaking occasionally. photo: s.yume