Fried Chicken, Mac & Cheese…
…and black eyed peas
…and hush puppies
Fried chicken, Turnip Greens…
…and fried okra
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This spread of Southern comfort foods […]
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Favorite soup… ever. Period. End of story. Just one taste, it will be your favorite, too. New England Style Oyster Stew serves 4-6 generously 4 tablespoons butter 1 onion, finely minced 1 clove garlic 1 large stalk celery, finely minced […]
Five minutes here, a few minutes there… It’s surprisingly easy to make your own noodles. Less than 5 minutes to knead the dough, a brief rest, then cut your dough into strips or shape the dough into the noodle of your choice. No effort is required to let […]
What’s the difference between black bean soup and black beans with rice? Well, for black bean soup you mash a portion of the beans for a rich, thicker soup. That’s about it. All the rest is purely personal.
Inspired by the recipe in Memories of […]
We’re not soup people. We’re more likely to go for a bowl of chili or a hearty stew. But, it’s definitely time to sneak a few more soups into the supper schedule while there’s a chill in the air. Whether those sniffles were caused by a cold, flu or pollen, […]
Pastina… It can refer to any tiny pasta. Or, it might refer to a dish made by Italian grandmothers everywhere. It’s a simple blend of chicken soup, broth, stock, and veggies. My grandmother added the pastina directly to the chicken soup. So, that’s how I make it. This […]
Gumbo
Sausage & Pork The chicken stock made with necks gives this gumbo a great rustic flavor. Gumbo makes 1 big pot Chicken Stock 3 lb chicken necks 1 onion, finely minced drizzle of olive oil 5 carrots, peeled […]
A Caramel Colored Roux There are a number of ways to make a richly colored roux. You might choose to toast your flour in the oven. Or, you might choose to start the roux on the stovetop and finish it in the oven. Or, if you’re patient, you […]
The secret to this dish is baking the tostadas. The deep roasty toasty goodness of crispy corn tostada crumbs adds another layer of flavor. Brush fresh corn tortillas with olive oil or peanut oil and roast under moderately high heat (400 degrees F) until they’re deep dark golden brown and […]
Two eggs, A Carrot & A Potato Throw it all into a little homemade chicken stock. …well, okay, you can’t exactly throw it.
Note to self: Next time, be gentle! I was a little too rough with my eggs […] |
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