Category: Course
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Five Cup Fruit Salad
Directions: Combine and fold all ingredients. Chill for several hours in fridge. Source: Doree Huffmaster Note: I sometimes make this a 6 cup salad and add 1 cup chopped toasted pecans.
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Shrimp & Grits (Casserole)
If you love seafood like we do here on the Gulf Coast, you will LOVE this recipe. Shrimp and Grits is a staple at every seafood restaurant in our community and was the dish I always ordered when going out. When I came across this recipe at my friend’s Christmas party, I knew it would become…
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Asian Slaw
This recipe is made with broccoli in lieu of cabbage. A great alternative for your everyday coleslaw recipes. Directions: Mix broccoli slaw, Ramen Noodles, green onions, sunflower seeds, almonds, and white raisins in a large mixing bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk until blended Ramen Noodles seasoning packets, sugar, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil and vegetable oil. Pour dressing…
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Three Cheese-Cheese Pâté
Directions: Combine cream cheese, Italian seasoning, and pepper. Beat at medium speed with mixer until smooth. Line a lightly oiled 6x4x2″ loaf pan with plastic wrap, leaving a 2″ overhang on each side. Spread 1/3 of the cream cheese mixture in the loaf pan, smoothing to corners. Combine the grated Gruyere cheese & pecans, spread on top…
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So-Easy Paella
My father was in the CC Camp when he was a young man. While serving, he became best friends with Manuel Mones and they stayed close until my father’s death in 1988. Manuel and his wife Lydia were from Cuba and were amazing cooks. We being Southerners and accustomed to Southern cooking, always looked forward…
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Easy Black Beans and Rice
Black beans and rice is a staple in our home during the work week. It’s fast, easy and delicious! Serve it with a slice of cornbread for a complete meal. Directions: Saute seasoning blend, until tender. Add minced garlic, saute for 1 minute. Add sliced sausage & mushrooms, cook 3-5 minutes. Add black beans, salt,…
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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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Pot Liquor Soup
When it is cold outside, this is by far my family’s favorite soup. Serve it with a good skillet of cornbread and you have a delicious, warming supper. Directions: Remove and discard stems and discolored spots from collards; rinse with cold water. Drain and tear into 1 inch pieces. Bring collards and water to cover…
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Easy Pulled Barbecue Pork
Directions: Put Boston Butt into a large slow cooker Pour 1 can Coca Cola over the top of the pork. Cook on low overnight. Take Boston Butt out, discard juices in slow cooker. Shred meat with a fork and return meat to slow cooker. Pour barbecue sauce over meat and heat on low for 3-4…
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Crab and Shrimp Etouffee
When there is not enough time to prepare Gumbo, this is a quick, great alternative dish. To save even more time, use 1 – 1/2 cups of the frozen seasoning blend in place of the onion, bell pepper, and celery. Serve this dish with a salad and French bread and you are good to go!…
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Basted & Baked Ham
Directions: Wrap ham in heavy duty aluminum foil. Bake 6 hours in foil at 250 degrees. In the meantime, mix the rest of ingredients for basting. Open foil and pierce ham. Baste every 10-15 minutes for 2 hours. Source: Pam Bolan Note: This is my favorite way to prepare a ham. When entertaining and want…