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!
Bread Pudding with Whiskey Sauce
4 cups Half & Half2 cups sugar½ cup melted butter3 eggs – beaten2 tbsp vanilla extract1½ tsp cinnamon1/2 tsp nutmegOne 10-ounce loaf dry French bread, torn into bite-size pieces1 cup raisins1 cup shredded coconut1 cup chopped pecans Whiskey Sauce:1½ cups confectioners sugar1/2 cup butter1 egg yolk1/2 cup whiskey Combine the Half & Half, sugar, butter, […]
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.
Broccoli Salad
Salad ingredients may be prepared beforehand. Toss with dressing last minute.
Spicy Seafood Bisque
6 tbsp melted butter1 lb yellow onion, diced1 (46 oz) can tomato juice24 oz canned diced tomatoes in juice1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce1 tsp seafood seasoning (Old Bay Lemon & Herb)1 tsp dried oregano1/2 tsp garlic powder1/2 tsp hot pepper sauce1/2 tsp cayenne pepper2 tbsp chicken base1 (6 oz) can crabmeat drained & flaked, cartilage removed1 […]