Category: Course
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Bloody Mary Mix
Bloody Mary’s have always been my cocktail of choice. Since our recent visit to New Orleans, I have been thinking of preparing my favorite recipe for this drink. This is by far, the very best recipe I have found and is fantastic with or without the vodka. It keeps indefinitely but I usually freeze half…
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Dilled Peas and Almonds
When I was growing up my sister always insisted that I eat my English peas that she prepared from a can. I hated them. It was always a battle to get them down, but to please her, I always did. When I started gardening, I decided to grow fresh peas only because I loved how they…
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Ranch Style Chicken Casserole
This recipe was given to me by my husband’s Aunt Ann. I have adapted it somewhat by using roasted bell peppers in lieu of green bell peppers and adding corn and black beans. Directions: Cover chicken with water in a large stock pot. Boil chicken until done approximately 20-30 minutes, de-bone and cut in 1-2 inch…
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Bruschetta Chicken
This is a recipe from Weight Watchers (7 Points- Plus) that my family loves and I prepare often. It is super easy and quick, so it is a great dish to prepare after a long day at work. Directions: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Mix undrained tomatoes with stuffing mix and garlic and set aside.…
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New York Cheesecake
One of Martha Stewart’s guest prepared this cheesecake on her show years ago and I wrote down the directions as she was preparing this dish. I do not remember her name but many, many thanks to her because this is absolutely the very best cheesecake recipe that I have found. Did I mention that cheesecake is my…
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Frittata
We make a frittata most Saturday mornings around our home because I can throw it all together, put it in the oven and start on my chores while it is baking. If it is a lazy Saturday morning, sit on the front porch with a good cup of coffee and a great magazine, which…
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Quick Lemon Tart
I have been out of town for work this past week at a National Convention. Returning home, I am feeling a little frazzled. Maybe because next weekend we will be attending the French Quarter Festival in New Orleans and I have a million task that I need to accomplish at home and at work before leaving…
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Pralines (Microwave)
My family loves visiting New Orleans anytime of the year and often take day or weekend trips. As soon as we get in the car, excitement increases as we start talking about what food we are craving or restaurants we want to visit. There is no better place in the world to eat and party than…
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Mama’s Sour Cream Pound Cake
My father worked for F. W. Woolworth Company all over the Southeast and was out of town during most weeks. For as long as I can remember, My mom greeted him EVERY Friday with a homemade cake. This sour cream pound cake was one of his favorites. We love this cake plain, but serve it…
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Plum Cake
Elizabeth Gates was one of my mother’s best friends and I have many recipe’s in my collection from her. Remembering back, I think that my mom and her where always in a fun competition with cooking and sewing. They really enjoyed baking and baked cakes every Friday. Gates as we called her, her husband Hannis, and my…
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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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Southern Rice
Directions: Coat cast iron skillet with cooking spray and place over medium-high heat until hot. Add celery, onions, green pepper and 3/4 cup of the pecans. Saute until vegetables are crisp tender, stirring frequently. Stir in chicken broth and next 3 ingredients, bring to a boil. Spoon rice in shallow 2 quart dish. Add hot…