1 large onion3 cloves of garlic1 bunch of green onions½ green bell pepper1 lb. smoked sausage, be sure it does NOT have any Italian herbs2 cans kidney beans, drainedSalt/PepperCajun spice and Cumin2-3 cups dry rice Chop vegetables and slice sausages into coins. Brown sausage in cast iron pot, then remove. Saute vegetable mixture until transparent [...]
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Southern Fried Chicken
From Southern Living Annual Recipes 2000: 3 quarts water1 tablespoon salt1 – 2 & 1/2 pound fryer chicken, cut up1 teaspoon salt1 taspoon pepper1 cup all-purpose flour2 cups vegetable oil1/4 cup bacon drippings Combine water and salt in a large bowl; add chicken. Cover and chill for 8 hours. Drain chicken and rinse with cold [...]
Strawberries ‘N Cake
Here is a super easy but yummy summer cake that really you can make anytime. In just a few weeks, we’ll have fresh strawberries at a nearby farm, yet in the middle of winter, frozen ones serve equally well. I never would have thought of this myself, but it’s light, delicious and great for a [...]
Hummingbird Cake
From my “Meme” For cake:3c flour2c sugar1 t salt1 t baking soda1 t cinnamon2c chopped bananas, about 33 eggs, beaten1 ½ c oil1 ½ t vanilla1 – 8oz can crush pineapple, do not drain2c chopped nuts – 1 for batter, 1 for icing Grease and flour 3 cake pans. Preheat oven to 350.Combine dry ingredients. [...]
Food tour of Louisiana
Well, it’s done. This year’s Mardi Gras gumbo is ready a whole day early. And the house smells absolutely edible! The process went along much faster this time with the help of the blessed food processor I found under the Christmas tree. Those vegetables didn’t stand a chance! We are celebrating with just a few [...]
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