Apr 7, 2008 | Breads & Grains, Food, Italian, pizza
Pizza Crust It’s hard to go wrong with pizza. I haven’t bought one of those prepared doughs in years. There’s just something about handling the real thing. Sometimes I use this other dough recipe or a sort of combination of the two. And here’s...
Apr 6, 2008 | Food, oriental, Veggies
Sweet and Sour Cabbage We enjoyed living around the corner from a public library when we lived in Memphis. I found an interesting Chinese cookbook there. Each recipe was given in English on one page, and in Chinese on the facing page. When I cook this one, the family...
Apr 5, 2008 | Food, Veggies
Spinach Tart Kate Hampton is a member of the cooking guild at our church. She brought this to the kitchen to serve to guild members who were cooking dinner for 120. She made hers with a combination of turnip greens and spinach. Ingredients 2 tablespoon olive oil 1...
Apr 4, 2008 | Food, Veggies
Ingredients3 yellow onion ; thinly sliced3 tablespoon olive oil2 garlic ; minced4 sweet red and yellow peppers; thinly sliced2 tablespoon ketchupsalt and pepper3 tablespoon red wine1 teaspoon oregano1 dash Tabasco pepper sauce1 cup Parmesan cheese;...
Apr 3, 2008 | Casseroles, Food, Veggies
Eggplant Parmesan + Mario Batali’s Version Ingredients1 eggplant ; pared3 egg 1 1/2 cups bread crumbs 3/4 cup olive oil 1 cup Parmesan cheese 2 teaspoon oregano 1/2 pound mozzarella cheese 3 ounces canned tomato sauce InstructionsHeat oven to 350. Cut egglplant...
Apr 2, 2008 | Food, Veggies
Dilled Carrots 4 carrots 1 tablespoon butter 1 cup beer 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon dried dill weed Julienne the carrots. Saute in butter until lightly browned. Stir in the beer and dill weed. Cover and cook slowly until tender (about 15 minutes)....
Apr 1, 2008 | Food, Seafood
Shrimp Enchildas Rancheros Your friends will love you for preparing this. (See the after-notes at the bottom of the page.) If you prefer a chicken version of this, go here to see that recipe. Ingredients 2 pounds wild shrimp with heads (You probably won’t need...
Mar 31, 2008 | Food, Seafood
Ocean Perch with Creamed Corn Ingredients 1 pound ocean perch 14 ounces corn 1 cup sour cream 3/4 cup Swiss cheese ; gratedbutter salt and pepper InstructionsPreheat oven to 375. Butter a baking dish. Lay the perch filets in the buttered baking pan. To a sauce pan,...
Mar 30, 2008 | Food, Seafood
Kung Pao Shrimp Ingredients4 tablespoon peanut oil1 1/2 pounds shrimp; peeled and deveined8 dried red chiles; seeds removed1/2 cup peanuts1 teaspoon ginger; minced1 1/2 tablespoon cornstarch 1 1/2 tablespoon water 1 tablespoon soy sauce1 red bell pepper; cleaned and...
Mar 29, 2008 | Food, Seafood
Ken Brown’s Grilled Salmon Ingredients 1/4 cup olive oil 1/2 cup teriyaki sauce juice of 1 lemon 5 garlic ; minced salt and pepper ; to taste 2 pounds Salmon fillets Instructions Combine marinade ingredients and place in a zip lock bag. This can be done with...
Mar 28, 2008 | Food, Seafood
Catfish Courtbouillon Our neighbors, Joel and Gretchen from New Orleans, corrected my pronunciation. They say it’s “Koo-bee-yon.” Ingredients 1 pound catfish1 teaspoon Onion powder1 teaspoon Garlic powder1/2 teaspoon Red pepper1 cup Flour ; or corn...
Mar 27, 2008 | Food, Seafood
Baked Stuffed Flounder This also works well with Tilapia and boneless, skinless Chicken Breasts although you do have to pound them out to flatten. Ingredients 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 medium onion; chopped 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1 clove garlic; minced 1 10...
Mar 25, 2008 | Food, Meat, Seafood
Shrimp and Sausage Jambalaya Back in Memphis, we had a cooking team called “Boogie-T-Roux & the Mempho Crew.” We cooked gumbo along side teams from Louisiana, Mississippi, and even some self-proclaimed Gar enthusiasts from Arkansas. The best we ever...
Mar 24, 2008 | Food, Poultry, Salad
Amy’s BBQ Chicken Salad Ingredients 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 1 head red leaf lettuce ; rinsed and torn 1 head green leaf lettuce ; rinsed and torn 1 fresh tomato ; chopped 1 bunch cilantro ; chopped 1 (15.25 ounce) can whole kernel corn ;...
Mar 23, 2008 | Breads & Grains, Food, Poultry
Chicken Crepes I used to make this from scratch. That is I made crepes the traditional French way. Now, I just use a good flour tortilla. Not as delicate, but very delicious. Ingredients 1/2 pound Mushrooms ; sliced 2 cups Chicken breast ; cooked, and diced 1 cup...
Mar 22, 2008 | Food, pasta, Poultry
Chicken Tetrazinni Ingredients 4 pounds chicken leg quarters ; cooked and deboned 8 ounces Spaghetti (I like linguini.) 1 cup Parmesan cheese ; grated 1 pound Mushrooms ; sliced 1/2 pound Bacon 1 Onion ; chopped 4 Garlic ; minced 1 cup Chicken broth 3 tablespoon...
Mar 21, 2008 | Food, Poultry
Chipotle BBQ Chicken Ingredients Reynolds ; Wrap® Release® Non-Stick Foil 1/2 cup barbecue sauce 2 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar 2 tablespoons lime juice 1 tablespoon chopped chipotle peppers in adobo sauce 6 chicken pieces Instructions HEAT grill to medium...
Mar 20, 2008 | Food, Poultry
Col. Benjamin’s Curry Chicken Ingredients 1 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon coriander 1 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 teaspoon ginger 1/4 teaspoon turmeric 1 teaspoon vegetable oil 4 cups onion ; chopped 2 cloves garlic ; minced 3 1/2 cups tomato ;...
Mar 19, 2008 | Food, Meat, Poultry
Enchiladas Rancheros Ingredients 3 pounds chicken leg quarters ; skinned 1 pound Poblano Chile 1 pound tomatillo 1 onion ; diced 1 teaspoon salt 1 bay leaf 3 cups chicken broth 3 cloves garlic ; minced 1 or 2 cups cheddar cheese ; grated 1 or 2 cups of Swiss cheese;...
Mar 18, 2008 | Food, Poultry
Grilled Duck "A L’Orange" They say that in Paris, duckling à l’orange was the highest test of a chef’s mettle. The duck had to be roasted just so-skin crackling crisp, meat tender and juicy-and the orange sauce had to strike a perfect balance between...
Mar 17, 2008 | Food, Meat, Poultry, Seafood, Soup
Joel’s Jambalaya Our neighbor, Joel St. John, is a chef by profession. Now and then he delights us by bringing something he’s just whipped up or by inviting us to his house to dine. This is not Joel’s recipe, but is my version of how to copy the...
Mar 16, 2008 | Food, Poultry, Veggies
Kung Pao Chicken Hot and spicy! I fixed this for Mary Ann Murphy and she almost turned Chinese! The image to the right is a photocopy I took of a page from a book I checked out from the now defunct Highland Branch Library (Memphis and Shelby County Libraries). The...
Mar 15, 2008 | Food, Meat, Poultry
Mediterranean Meatloaf Ingredients 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes 10 ounces frozen spinach ; thawed and drained1/2 cup onion ; chopped1/4 cup feta cheese ; crumbled1 1/2 pounds Ground turkey 1 cup oatmeal 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon oregano 1/2 teaspoon...
Mar 14, 2008 | Food, Poultry
Pacific Rim Chicken Ingredients 1 onion 1 sweet green pepper 5 chicken breast 1 ounce canned pineapple 3/4 cup chicken broth 1/4 cup dry sherry 2 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon brown sugar 2 teaspoon rice vinegar 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4...
Mar 13, 2008 | Casseroles, Food, Poultry, Veggies
Rachel’s Chicken And Squash Casserole Ingredients 2 cups squash, diced 2 cups cornbread, crumbled 1/2 stick of butter, melted 10 3/4 ounces cream of chicken soup (To cut the sodium, make your own.) 1 1/2 cups Cooked chicken thigh meat, diced 1 onion ; chopped...
Mar 12, 2008 | Food, Poultry, Sauces & Dressings
Satay Chicken Ingredients 4 tablespoon garlic ; minced 4 teaspoon coriander; ground 4 teaspoon brown sugar 1 tablespoon black pepper 2 1/2 pounds chicken breast 1/2 cup soy sauce 4 teaspoon ginger ; minced 2 tablespoon lime juice 6 tablespoon oil 1/4 cup cilantro (for...
Mar 11, 2008 | Food, Poultry
Sharli’s Chicken Wings Sharli is a gal I knew in Arkansas. As country as the day is long. But she knew a thing or two about wings. Ingredients 5 pounds chicken wings 5 cloves garlic ; minced 5 1/2 inches ginger ; slices, peeled 1 cup soy sauce 4 teaspoon sugar...
Mar 10, 2008 | Casseroles, Food, Poultry
Smothered Chicken I use two versions of Smothered Chicken – the one shown here, and sometimes I do another by Craig Clairborne. Ingredients 4 pounds chicken leg quarters ; skinnedsalt to taste (optional)1/3 cup flour (more if needed1/4 teaspoon cayenne1/2...
Mar 9, 2008 | Food, Poultry
Spicy Hoisin Chicken Ingredients 1/2 cup hoisin sauce 1 teaspoon ginger ; minced 1/2 teaspoon red pepper 4 cloves garlic ; minced 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon rice vinegar 8 chicken thighs ; skinned Instructions Preheat oven to 500°F....
Mar 8, 2008 | Casseroles, Food, Poultry, Veggies
Turkey Sausage and Vegetable Casserole Ingredients 1 pound turkey sausage4 cups cooked rice2 chayote1 tablespoon oil1 onion ; chopped1 sweet green pepper ; chopped14 1/2 ounces canned tomatoes10 3/4 ounces cream of chicken soup16 ounces mixed vegetables2 cups broccoli...
Mar 7, 2008 | Casseroles, Food, Meat
Ingredients 12 ounces ground round burger1 onion ; chopped1 1/4 cups salsa1/2 cup black olive ; sliced1 cup frozen corn ; whole kernel, thawed1/2 teaspoon cumin4 cups cornbread ; crumbled1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese ; grated1/2 cup Light sour cream Instructions Heat oven...
Mar 6, 2008 | Breads & Grains, Food
Mexican Style Cornbread A delicious alternative to traditional cornbread. Ingredients 1 batch Rachel’s Cornbread 1 cup Cheddar grated 4 Jalapeno peppers seeded and minced 1 cup Corn cut from cob Instructions Preheat oven to 350. Gather ingredients for...
Mar 5, 2008 | Food, Meat
Maple Glazed Ham Ingredients 7 pounds ham 1 1/2 cups maple flavored syrup 1 teaspoon Ginger ; powdered1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon allspice 16 cloves 10 ounces pineapple ; chunked8 ounces maraschino cherries ; bottled Instructions Remove thick skin if a strong...
Mar 4, 2008 | Food, Meat, Veggies
Flanagan Sauerkraut And Ribs Very tasty! Ingredients 32 ounces sauerkraut2 pounds pork rib1/4 cup brown sugar10 ounces Canned French Onion Soup Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place meat on bottom of a 9 by 13 casserole dish. Cover with the drained...
Mar 3, 2008 | Food, Meat
Dwayne’s Ribs Dwayne does almost as good a job on ribs as Daddy did. Ingredients 2 racks Pork ribs 2 cups Pineapple juice Dry Rub for Ribs Apple cider Cooking Oil Instructions Rub ribs down with spicy BBQ rub and refrigerate over night. When fire is ready mist...
Mar 2, 2008 | Food, Meat
Indonesian Style Satay Pork Ingredients 2 pounds Pork1 tablespoon peanut oil3 tablespoon curry powder1/2 teaspoon red chili2 garlic ; minced2 onion1 tablespoon salt4 tablespoon lemon juice1 tablespoon honey Instructions Slice the meat into thin strips about 1/4 inch...
Mar 1, 2008 | Food, Meat, Soup
Mexican Style Pork Stew Delicious and easy!Ingredients2 pounds pork stew meat ; cubed1 large onion ; chopped4 cloves of garlic ; minced2 cups dried lentils or split green peas 14 ounces canned tomatoes ; pureed1 cup of raisins 3 tablespoons oil for pan frying 1...
Feb 28, 2008 | Food, Meat
Italian Sausage and Spinach Meatballs I adapted this recipe from The Frugal Gourmet cookbook by Jeff Smith. It really is easier to do on the smoker/grill than on the stove top. I’m sure they’d do just fine in a hot oven too. We have fun with them every...
Feb 27, 2008 | Food, Meat, Sauces & Dressings
Italian Sausage Spaghetti Sauce My son frequently asks for this one. Not your typical “church spaghetti.” Ingredients 1 pound Italian sausage 1 yellow onion; chopped 2 cloves of garlic; minced 1 or 2 14 ounce cans of diced tomatoes 1 8-ounce can of tomato sauce 1/2...
Feb 26, 2008 | Food, Meat, Soup
Lamb and Artichoke Stew Ingredients4 tablespoon butter 2 pounds lamb 3 yellow onion ; chopped2 garlic ; minced1/2 cup parsley salt and pepper 1 can tomato paste 1 cup dry white wine 2 cans artichoke 1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed 3 tablespoon lemon juice...
Jan 3, 2008 | Food, Story-Telling
Who Is Tommy Moore? An unusual springtime snowfall canceled Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s plans for a March 22, 1968 protest. More than 16 inches fell: the second largest snowfall in Memphis history, and well beyond the city’s yearly snowfall average of...
Nov 25, 2007 | Food, Veggies
Ingredients 3 medium eggs ; beaten. 20 ounces of frozen chopped spinach. 4 ounces of cheddar cheese ; grated. 1 cup of cottage cheese. 1/4 cup of butter ; softened. 2 teaspoons of flour. Salt ; and pepper. 1 cup Bacon ; fried and crumbled Instructions Cook the spinach...
Nov 22, 2007 | Food, Salad
Cucumbers and Onion Ingredients1 yellow onion; thinly sliced4 cucumbers; peeled and thinly sliced3/4 cup sugar1 cup white vinegar1/2 cup water1/2 T dill weed; dried wholeDirectionsBring water, sugar, vinegar and dill to a boil. Pour over cucumbers and onions....
Oct 22, 2007 | Food, Salad
Memphis-Style Cole Slaw Ingredients1 head cabbage ; shredded2 carrots, peeled and grated 1 green bell pepper ; cored, seeded and finely diced2 tablespoons onions ; grated2 cups mayonnaise 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup Dijon mustard 1/4 cup cider vinegar 2...
Oct 21, 2007 | Food, Salad
Cactus Salad We’ve been making this cactus salad for years, going back to our Memphis days. We always used bottled nopalitos, but they are expensive and a bit heavy on the salt. I’m looking to experiment with fresh cactus available at our local market at a...
Oct 6, 2007 | Casseroles, Food, Veggies
Corn Souffle Ingredients 3 Eggs,separated 1/4 cup All purpose flour 1 tablespoon Sugar 1 teaspoon Salt 1/4 teaspoon White pepper 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 2 cups Half-and-half cream 4 ounce Pimento (4 ounce jar, diced) 2 tablespoon Butter, melted dash Nutmeg...
Aug 23, 2007 | Food, Sauces & Dressings
Ginger Sesame Dressing Ingredients2 cloves garlic — coarsely chopped 1 tablespoon fresh ginger — coarsely chopped 3 tablespoons rice wine 2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 teaspoons sesame oil 3 tablespoons tahini 2 tablespoons vegetable oil Instructions Process...
Jun 15, 2007 | Food, Veggies
Penne Pasta with Garlic Roasted Tomatoes and White Beans Ingredients3 large tomatoes, cut into wedges4 cloves garlic, unpeeled2 tablespoons olive oil1/4 teaspoon saltFreshly ground black pepper1(15 ounce) can cannellini beans1/2 pound penne pasta1/4 cup fresh basil...
Jun 6, 2007 | Food, Veggies
Grilled Portabello Mushrooms on Kaiser Rolls IngredientsAioli 1/3 cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic Marinade 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 2 tablespoons finely minced shallot 1...
May 28, 2007 | Food, Meat
Southern Pulled-Pork Sandwiches (Oven) Pork shoulder, a well-marbled cut available at most supermarkets, turns tender after long, slow cooking. Spice rub and vinegar give it that “southern” touch. Ingredients 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar1/2 to 1...
May 23, 2007 | Food, Sauces & Dressings
Quick Maple Barbecue Sauce Ingredients1/2 cup cider vinegar 1 cup ketchup 1/4 cup brown sugar 2 tablespoons dry mustard 1/4 cup maple syrup 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 2 teaspoons smoked paprika 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1...
May 22, 2007 | Food, Poultry
Brined Grill-Roasted Chicken Ingredients1/3 cup brown sugar 2/3 cup kosher salt 3 quarts cold water 1 bay leaf ; torn into pieces3 sprigs fresh thyme 4 garlic cloves ; peeled2 allspice berries ; crushed1 teaspoon peppercorns 3 pound whole chicken3 tablespoon Butter ;...
May 21, 2007 | Food, Poultry, Sauces & Dressings
Greek Poultry Marinade Ingredients1 cup fresh lemon juice 1 shallot, minced ; (about 1/4 cup)6 garlic cloves ; thinly sliced1 bunch fresh oregano ; minced1 cup olive oil 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper InstructionsWhisk ingredients together...
May 20, 2007 | Food, Poultry, Sauces & Dressings
Tequila Citrus Marinade for Poultry Ingredients1/2 cup fresh orange juice 1/2 cup fresh lime juice 1/2 cup tequila 4 garlic cloves ; sliced1 jalapeno pepper ; minced1 teaspoon cumin 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1/4 cup minced cilantro ; (optional)1 teaspoon kosher salt +...
May 19, 2007 | Food, Poultry
Spatchcock Chicken Instructions 1. Place the chicken breast-side down on a cutting board. Using poultry shears or a very sharp knife, cut from the neck to the tail end along either side of the backbone to remove. You’ll be cutting through flesh and small bones,...
May 13, 2007 | Food, Sauces & Dressings
Tipton’s BBQ Sauce I’m not sure, but I believe this recipe appeared in the Covington Leader a few decades ago. I got it from my mother. Ingredients 6 tablespoon salt6 tablespoon chili powder4 cups ketchup4 cups white vinegar4 cups water1 onion1/2 cup...
Apr 24, 2007 | Food, Seafood
Scallops in Wine Sauce Ingredients1 pound Scallops ; thawed1/2 cup Milk 1/2 cup Bread crumbs 1 teaspoon Salt 1 teaspoon Black pepper 4 tablespoon Butter ; divided2 tablespoon Flour InstructionsBoil scallops gently in the milk for about 4 minutes over medium heat. In...
Apr 11, 2007 | Breads & Grains, Food
Pizza Crust #2 For years, I made my pizza dough with corn meal as in my first recipe. These days, though, I favor this sweeter version, but sometimes add 1/2 – 3/4 cups corn meal (as in the other recipe) for a bit of texture. Have fun with it, and don’t be...
Feb 3, 2007 | Food, Veggies
Garlic Creamed Spinach 10 ounces frozen spinach 1 onion 6 garlic cloves, minced 2 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon olive oil 3 tablespoon flour 1/2 cup 2% lowfat milk 1 cup Parmesan cheese salt and pepper Cook spinach according to package instructions. Do not over cook....
Oct 6, 2006 | Breads & Grains, Food
Cornbread & Oyster Dressing Ingredients2 tbs. oil 3 cups chopped celery w/ leaves 2 cups chopped onions 2 tart apples ; cored and chunked (do not peel)1 lb. bulk pork sausage 1/2 pound of shucked fresh oysters 1 cup pecan pieces ; (optional)3 cups stale cornbread...
May 26, 2006 | Food, Soup, Veggies
Green Chile and Cabbage Soup Ingredients 8 tablespoons Butter1/2 head Cabbage shredded10 ounces Potatoes new, unpeeled, diced (small dice)1 Onion medium, chopped1 pound Mushroom sliced thinly8 tablespoons Flour8 cups Chicken stock1 cup Poblano chiles roasted, peeled,...
May 26, 2006 | Food, Sauces & Dressings
Bobbie’s BBQ Sauce I got this from my mother. It’s fantastic. Make up some and add to your pulled pork to keep it moist. Put the rest in a bottle and serve at the table. Ingredients 1 1/2 pints white vinegar 1/2 cup brown sugar 2 tablespoon salt (try...
Apr 13, 2006 | Food, Sauces & Dressings
Mustard Based BBQ Sauce Ingredients 5 tablespoon dry mustard 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 tablespoon flour 1/2 teaspoon salt dash cayenne 1/2 cup vinegar 2 egg 1 tablespoon butter InstructionsCombine dry ingredients in double boiler. Add eggs and vinegar. Stir constantly....
Feb 3, 2006 | Food, Veggies
Onions Marinated with Feta Cheese 3 onion ; thinly sliced1/4 pound feta cheese ; crumbled1/4 cup olive oil 2 tablespoon wine vinegar 2 tablespoon lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon oregano salt and pepper 1 teaspoon sugar ; or to tasteMix cheese and onions together in a bowl....
Feb 2, 2006 | Food, Veggies
Mexican Style Cream Corn Ingredients 3 tablespoon butter1 onion1 garlic2 Poblano Chiles1 tomato ; chopped1 pk frozen corn ; thawed (Of course, fresh would be even better!)1/4 teaspoon pepper1/2 cup milk1/2 pound cream cheese – cubed Directions...
Feb 1, 2006 | Breads & Grains, Food
Parmesan Black Pepper Crackers My wife, bless her heart, has this fascination about home-made crackers. And they’re low sodium to boot! Ingredients 1/4 pound (1 stick) unsalted butter3 ounces grated Parmesan1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon kosher salt1...
May 27, 2005 | Food, Poultry
Beer Can Chicken I have a couple of those contraptions made especially to hold the beer can in place and to stand the chicken upright. I have done it without the special chicken stand, but I prefer the stability the special “stand” provides. Check at your...
Apr 12, 2005 | Breads & Grains, Food
Rachel’s Cornbread Ingredients 1 cup white corn meal1 cup all-purpose flour1 tablespoon baking powder1 teaspoon salt1 egg1 cup milk1 tablespoon sugar Directions Mix dry ingredients together. Add egg and milk. Use additional milk if mixture is too thick. Turn...
Apr 11, 2005 | Food, Veggies
Cabbage in Tomato Sauce Ingredients 1 cabbage 1 pound bacon 1 Onion ; chopped1 cup brown sugar 1 cup tomato sauce salt and pepper Directions Cut cabbage coarsely and cook (either in microwave or in a bit of water in covered pot) until barely softened. In the meantime...
Jan 1, 2000 | Church, Food
Inform Your Face You Are a Christian “Beloved, let us love one another, because love is from God; everyone who loves is born of God and knows God.” 1 John 4:7 In a recent sermon, Father Nutter told us the story of a preacher who asked his...
