When my Grandmother came to visit us each summer, I would wake early to the incredible smells of biscuits, coffee, bacon and pound cake drifting up the stairwell. It was such a pleasing aroma and rekindles a memory of her that puts a smile on my face with each whiff caught today of the same. Light…
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Buttermilk Baked Chicken 4 servings Ingredients: 2 cups buttermilk Juice of 1/2 lemon 1 tablespoon hot sauce 1/2 yellow onion, sliced 5 sprigs fresh thyme 3 cloves garlic, smashed Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 (3 pound) chicken cut into 8 pieces, rinsed and patted dry 2 cups crushed corn flakes 3/4…
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This old-fashioned dessert comes from cookbook,”Rose’s Heavenly Cakes” and contains no butter or oil. Instead, whipped cream gives the cake its melt-in-your-mouth texture and subtle floral flavor. Ingredients: Nonstick cooking spray with flour 2 1/4 cups cake flour, sifted 2 teaspoons baking powder 3/4 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups heavy cream, chilled 3 large eggs, room…
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My mother and father had many military functions to attend when I was growing up, and my sister and I enjoyed watching our parents dress the part. Dad in his military whites and mother in her gowns and jewelry, the 60’s had enjoyable fashion moments. On these special nights, my mother made it meaningful for…
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Pastry Chef Joe Trull created this recipe while working as Emeril Lagasse’s pastry chef. He and his wife now own Grits & Groceries in South Carolina. White Chocolate Cashew Pie Ingredients 1 nine-inch pie shell 4 eggs 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup light corn syrup 1/2 cup dark corn syrup 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract…
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Ingredients: Ceviche 1/2 lb sushi-grade tuna, cubed 1 avocado, cubed 1 T chili sauce 1 t cumin 1 T lime juice 1 T cilantro, chopped Red Pepper Sauce 1 roasted red pepper, peeled 4 garlic cloves 5 T extra virgin olive oil 1 T lemon juice 3 T honey 1/2 t cayenne pepper 1/2 t…
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Makes 1 1/2 Cups Ingredients: 1/2 cup black or brown mustard seeds 1/4 cup yellow mustard seeds 1 cup stout 1 cup dry mustard powder (such as Coleman’s) 1 cup water 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon ground allspice 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg Preparation: In a glass container,…
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This Fried Chicken with Yucca Salad takes its flavor cues from the traditions of soul food. The chicken gets cooked twice, first in coconut milk and then in peanut oil. Paired with a flavorful yucca salad, this is a delicious and impressive meal to share with your friends and family. Serves 6 For the chicken: Ingredients:…
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Bacon Wrapped Shrimp Po-Boy Recipe by: Food Is Love INGREDIENTS Shrimp (Medium, Shelled & Deveined, approx 5 per sandwich) Bacon (half cooked) BBQ Sauce (recipe at bottom) Sub Rolls Boston Lettuce (or your choice of a crispy fresh lettuce) Tomato (meaty) 1 cup Smoky Mayo (recipe at bottom)*BBQ Sauce Ingredients* 2 cups Ketchup 1/2…
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Ingredients: 12 ounces light rum 12 ounces dark rum 10 ounces grenadine, or passion fruit syrup 10 ounces fresh orange juice 10 ounces sour mix, or fresh lime juice 3 tablespoons super fine sugar, or more to taste 1 large orange, cut into 1/4-inch thick slices Preparation: Mix all the ingredients in a tall pitcher…
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This is a beautiful recipe for a veggie that does not get enough love. It really isn’t so much a recipe, as it takes a few ingredients and little time, making it a perfect go to source at least once a week! You will end up with a vibrant, tender sprout which will become crusty…
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Photo: BettyCrocker.com This is a Yummy quick pie to put together when at the beach, for the teens to heat up, or as a comfort casserole dish! I often make this spicy chicken pie using rotisserie chicken, especially if I really need to cut the time. Browned ground beef or turkey can also be used…
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