Category: Supper
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Shrimp Boil
Nothing is easier or more fun to serve than a good ole shrimp boil. Throw everything in the pot, cook, drain and dump right in the middle of the table onto newspaper that has been spread to use as a table cloth and a easy clean up when everyone is finished. We have a grill…
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Southwest Fried Oysters
We love our seafood here in the deep South, oysters being “one” of our favorites. I usually don’t fry foods but I have to say I just don’t like oysters any other way. So, I am always experimenting with different coatings to give the oysters different flavors and this one is a hit with my…
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Kay’s Mexican Cornbread
My dear friend Kay makes this for so many of our gatherings and this cornbread is sooooo good. It is ALWAYS the hit of every party. It freezes well, a great compliment to many dishes or fantastic to eat just by itself. I will warn you ahead of time, it’s hard to eat just one…
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Tuna Casserole
I am always on the lookout for good recipes that have ingredients that can be prepared from staples in my pantry. If you are like me, you always are running out of food in the freezer, fresh vegetables and really don’t want to make that trip to the grocery store. This is one of those…
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Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti
If you are looking for a easy, quick, tasty recipe to feed a crowd, Cheesy chicken spaghetti will fit the bill…If you are cooking for two, the leftovers are great to put in the freezer for a quick week night supper. Directions: Fill large pot with water and 1 tbsp. olive oil and 1 tbsp.…
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Grilled Summer Vegetable Pasta
We grill most nights in the summer and always include some type of vegetable on the grill. This is a quick way to use leftovers or just serve as the main course. Directions: Start a large pot of salted water on high heat. Add pasta and cook until el dente Prepare your grill for a…
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Potato & Gouda Cheese Casserole
For a quick, easy potato dish, this is my go to recipe. I always slice the potato’s and onion’s with my handy dandy mandolin and then just layer in a casserole dish. Make your cheese sauce, pour over your potato’s and you have a quick fantastic dish. Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Slice potato’s…
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Herbed Leek Gratin
I just can’t explain the pleasure it brings to walk out to your garden and pick something for that evenings meal. Knowing that you planted that seed and nurtured that plant until it produced something for your family is very rewarding. I found this wonderful recipe in my garden guide and recipe book, Better Homes…
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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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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…