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Greek Poultry Marinade

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...

Tequila Citrus Marinade for Poultry

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 +...

Spatchcock Chicken

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,...

Tipton’s BBQ Sauce

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...

Scallops in Wine Sauce

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...

Pizza Crust #2

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...

Garlic Creamed Spinach

Garlic Creamed Spinach 10 ounces frozen spinach1 onion6 garlic cloves, minced2 tablespoon butter1 tablespoon olive oil3 tablespoon flour1/2 cup 2% lowfat milk1 cup Parmesan cheesesalt and pepper Cook spinach according to package instructions. Do not over cook. Drain...

Cornbread & Oyster Dressing

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...
Green Chile and Cabbage Soup

Green Chile and Cabbage Soup

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,...

Bobbie’s BBQ Sauce

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...

Mustard Based BBQ Sauce

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....

Onions Marinated with Feta Cheese

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....
Mexican Style Cream Corn

Mexican Style Cream Corn

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...

Parmesan Black Pepper Crackers

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...

Beer Can Chicken

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...
Rachel’s Cornbread

Rachel’s Cornbread

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...
Green Chile and Cabbage Soup

Cabbage in Tomato Sauce

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...

Sam’s Houston Press Articles – 2023

Sam’s Houston Press Articles – 2023 Tommy Moore | Quarter Beer Night | Mayor | Wall Jesus | Todd's Creek | Rassling   Sam Byrd is a freelance contributor to the Houston Press who loves to take in all of Houston’s sights, sounds, food and fun. He also...

Sam’s Houston Press Articles – 2019

Sam’s Houston Press Articles – 2019 Tommy Moore | Quarter Beer Night | Mayor | Wall Jesus | Todd's Creek | Rassling   Sam Byrd is a freelance contributor to the Houston Press who loves to take in all of Houston’s sights, sounds, food and fun. He also...

Sam’s Houston Press Articles – 2017

Sam’s Houston Press Articles – 2017 Tommy Moore | Quarter Beer Night | Mayor | Wall Jesus | Todd's Creek | Rassling   Sam Byrd is a freelance contributor to the Houston Press who loves to take in all of Houston’s sights, sounds, food and fun. He also...

Sam’s Houston Press Articles – 2016

Sam’s Houston Press Articles – 2016 Tommy Moore | Quarter Beer Night | Mayor | Wall Jesus | Todd's Creek | Rassling   Sam Byrd is a freelance contributor to the Houston Press who loves to take in all of Houston’s sights, sounds, food and fun. He also...

Sam’s Houston Press Articles – 2017

Sam’s Houston Press Articles – 2017 Tommy Moore | Quarter Beer Night | Mayor | Wall Jesus | Todd's Creek | Rassling   Sam Byrd is a freelance contributor to the Houston Press who loves to take in all of Houston’s sights, sounds, food and fun. He also...

Sam’s Houston Press Articles – 2017

Sam’s Houston Press Articles – 2017 Tommy Moore | Quarter Beer Night | Mayor | Wall Jesus | Todd's Creek | Rassling   Sam Byrd is a freelance contributor to the Houston Press who loves to take in all of Houston’s sights, sounds, food and fun. He also...

Sam’s Houston Press Articles – 2020

Sam’s Houston Press Articles – 2020 Tommy Moore | Quarter Beer Night | Mayor | Wall Jesus | Todd's Creek | Rassling   Sam Byrd is a freelance contributor to the Houston Press who loves to take in all of Houston’s sights, sounds, food and fun. He also...

Sam’s Houston Press Articles – 2023 #3

Sam’s Houston Press Articles – 2023 #3 Tommy Moore | Quarter Beer Night | Mayor | Wall Jesus | Todd's Creek | Rassling   Sam Byrd is a freelance contributor to the Houston Press who loves to take in all of Houston’s sights, sounds, food and fun. He...

Sam’s Houston Press Articles – 2023

Sam’s Houston Press Articles – 2023 Tommy Moore | Quarter Beer Night | Mayor | Wall Jesus | Todd's Creek | Rassling   Sam Byrd is a freelance contributor to the Houston Press who loves to take in all of Houston’s sights, sounds, food and fun. He also...

Inform Your Face You Are a Christian

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...

Sam’s Houston Press Article – 2022

Sam’s Houston Press Article – 2022 Tommy Moore | Quarter Beer Night | Mayor | Wall Jesus | Todd's Creek | Rassling   Sam Byrd is a freelance contributor to the Houston Press who loves to take in all of Houston’s sights, sounds, food and fun. He also...