Tag: quick & easy

  • Five Cup Fruit Salad

    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.  

  • Easy Black Beans and Rice

    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,…

  • Crab and Shrimp Etouffee

    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!…

  • Herbed Corn Chowder

    Herbed Corn Chowder

    This is a great soup for those busy day’s when everyone is going in different directions and eating meals at different times of the day. Directions: Cook bacon in cast iron skillet. Remove with slotted spoon, reserving bacon fat in skillet. Saute onion, bell pepper in bacon fat. Put all ingredients in large crock pot…

  • DIY: Emeril’s Essence Spice

    DIY: Emeril’s Essence Spice

    Directions: Combine all the ingredients in a mixing bowl. Blend well. Can be stored in an airtight container in your spice cabinet for up to 3 months. Source: Simmees