What better way to celebrate Super Bowl Sunday than with a good ‘ole homemade bowl of chili topped with fresh- chopped onions, grated cheddar and sour cream. Delicious. At my house, the aroma alone adds to the anticipation seeing Pittsburgh vs. Green Bay. I’ve been using this recipe for four years and it’s our favorite. I got this recipe from Southern Living magazine and I change it up somewhat here and there. I will give you the recipe as it is and also the changes I make to my chili. First you have to make the Chili Seasoning Mix and this recipe makes about 1 and 1/3 cups and it can be …
I fixed this wonderful stew on Friday and served leftovers during the weekend and at the last of it on Monday. It was a perfect contrast to the frigid temperatures we had a few days ago. I serve Ciabatta bread from the bakery with butter (I use 0-calorie spray butter) along with a glass of pinot noir wine. It’s a healthy meal with five vegetables and low-fat meat. I use this recipe from Allrecipes.com. I used 32 ounces of beef broth and a cup and a half of carrots. Since I didn’t have the peas, I used frozen butter beans and I also added 5 stalks of celery chopped. You can adjust this …
I have a special cake recipe that I call my “special occasion” cake. Whether I’m celebrating a birthday, a visit from friends, or whatever the occasion, this one is my choice. It’s an easy Mandarin orange cake with a most impressive taste and presentation. Your guests will think you spent hours baking it. My Aunt Claudine first baked it for me during a visit, years ago, to her home in Moss Point, Miss. She’s a great cook and I just knew that baking this cake had to be a complicated event. But, she told me how easy it was to make and I have been baking this cake ever since. It’s a three-layer …
This time of year, I like to get back to basics and that means aromatic, Italian American spaghetti sauce. The recipe below allows me to freeze five meals, add it to my lasagna recipe, and serve it over my spaghetti and ravioli. We made it this past Thanksgiving for our friends who were visiting from California. This recipe below is from Cooks.com. ITALIAN AMERICAN SPAGHETTI SAUCE 2 large can diced tomatoes 1 large can whole tomatoes 2 large can tomato sauce 1 large can crushed tomatoes 1 can tomato paste 4-5 fresh tomatoes 2 heads garlic, peeled and chopped 2-3 large onions 2-3 green …
Steak and eggs casserole is always a great choice for Sunday brunch. I prepared this dish the night before a Sunday brunch for friends. On the day of, I popped it in the oven an hour before guests arrived, to cook another 15 to 20 minutes. It's a hearty breakfast casserole meal, absolutely delicious and easy to prepare. Make sure you cut the sirloin into one-inch cubes so it is easy to eat without having to use a knife. Bloody Mary is a perfect complement to the meal. Below are recipes for the casserole and a tasty Bloody Mary. If you are interested in nearby eateries for brunch, Chequer's …
Good luck in the coming year calls for a particular tradition on New Year's Day. Black-eyed peas. It is said to ensure prosperity, good health, love and happiness. On thing is guaranteed in my home - a full belly; at least on New Year's Day. I serve black-eyed peas every Jan. 1st. It's delicious and easy to fix and serve. Simply let it simmer in your pot. It's also a complete meal with meat, ham, rice and peas. A recent leftover Honey Baked Ham gave my dish a hearty flavor. On other occasions, I add white and brown rice, as my husband and I have respective preferences. Cornbread is a …
After you've been stuffed with turkey and ham, this holiday season, you probably stare into the fridge and wonder what to do with it all the leftover food. Do what any practical cook would do….make soup! Two of my favorite recipes are turkey and torilla soup and ham, cheese and potato soup. My most favorite way to use turkey leftover, however, is to make turkey pot pie From allrecipes.com, the recipe calls for 2 cups of turkey, although I add 2 1/2 cups. If you have a lot of turkey left over, you may consider making two potpies and freeze one for later. It's inexpensive and easy. After-the…
