Corn Scallop

Easily made ahead, easily transported, reheated, and also easily doubled. It literally takes 10 minutes to make it, just a long time to bake!

Salsa di Parmigiano (“Glop”)

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contest_winnerServe with crackers or with baguette toasts as an appetizer. It’s easy to serve, not drippy, and everyone will come back for more – by the spoonful!

Catfish Stew

1 lb salted fatback2 lbs yellow onions10 lbs catfish boneless nuggets1 can diced tomatoes (20 oz)1 can whole kernel corn (20 oz)2-1/2 lbs red potatoes1 can tuna in water (12 oz)3 Tbs Old Bay Seasoning2 Tbs salt1-1/2 Tbs black pepper3 Tbs Louisiana Hot Sauce1 stick butter   1. Cut fatback into 1/4-inch squares. Boil in […]

Layered Meatball Bake

1 Package of Stove Top Stuffing for Chicken1 can (1/ 3/4 oz.) reduced sodium condensed cream of mushroom soup1/4 cup milk1 pkg. (l lb.) frozen meatballs2 cups frozen peas 1 cup Kraft 2 % Milk Shredded Reduced Fat Cheddar Cheese Variation:  Substitue 1 can (14 1/2 oz) of undrained diced tomatoes for soup, omitting milk […]

Stuffed Grape Leaves

2 cups uncooked long-grain white rice1 large onion, chopped1/2 cup chopped fresh dill1/2 cup chopped fresh mint leaves2 quarts chicken broth3/4 cup fresh lemon juice, divided60 grape leaves, drained and rinsedHot water as needed1 cup olive oil In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, sauté the rice, onion, dill and mint for about 5 minutes, […]

Pain de Maiz

2 cups yellow cornmeal1½ cups, plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/2 cup sugar1 tsp salt2 tsp baking powder1 tablespoon baking soda3 eggs1 cup milk1/3 cup sour cream1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted but not clarified) Add, if desired:1/2 cup corn kernels2 tablespoons diced mild green chilis2 tablespoons pimientos Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9×11-inch brownie […]

My Parents’ Biscuits from Heaven

I remember these from my parents’ dinner parties as a child. I used to hang around kitchen like a puppy hoping for crumbs to fall off the counter just waiting for them to come out of the oven.

Ham and Swiss Cheese Loaf

This is a hugely popular, high cholesterol, make-ahead-and-freeze hunt breakfast dish. Pulled from the freezer, baked and served with a green salad, it is perfect to feed lots of people.