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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Whenever my husband I travel to Atlanta, we always make a b-line to Restaurant Eugene, Linton Hopkins award winning restaurant. We were thankful when our son decided to attend Georgia Tech as it allowed us to experience the food scene more often. On Reeds first visit to Tech, we took him to restaurant Eugene. 8…
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1 drink Ingredients: 1 ripe plum, pitted, half diced and half sliced 5 large basil leaves 2 oz gin 1 oz simple syrup Seltzer, to top drink Lime wedge, for garnish Preparation: In a cocktail shaker, muddle the diced plum and basil leaves. Fill the shaker with ice; add the gin & simple syrup. Place on the shaker…
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Perfect holiday and tailgating food, serve with some of my Spicy Chili or Potato Soup and your friends will be in the Comfort Zone! Ingredients: 3 packages Pepperidge Farms Party Rolls, or Sister Schubert Dinner Rolls 1 pound ham, shredded (great to use leftover if on hand) 1/2 pound good Swiss cheese like gruyere, finely grated…
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A giant step up from a fast-food breakfast sandwich, this biscuit is topped with eggs, cheese and country ham ( jam optional.) Make the biscuits up ahead of time and keep them in the freezer for a fast fuel up in the morning before work or school, or for entertaining. These tender biscuits have a…
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It’s almost August, but there’s still a few weeks left of prime grilling and outdoor eating weather. If you want to have a summer meal without packing on extra weight, try some healthy grilling alternatives like filling up on delicious sides. With this side dish of cauliflower with garlic and paprika, that won’t be too…
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My mother, Charlotte, has always reminded me of Doris Day. Hip, sophisticated, funny and charming, she could (and still can) bat her eyes to get what she wanted. Like at the local butcher using her charms to get the best cuts of meat. In the 70’s, mother would throw fondue parties and try her recipes…
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