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”)

Serve 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 […]
Crustless Spinach Quiche
It’s ridiculously easy!
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.
Marinated Shrimp
This can be made ahead and refrigerated.
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.
