If you want to serve your family a classic fried chicken but don’t want to deep fry, then this is the recipe for you! I actually like these oven-fried chicken thighs better than a deep fried chicken. The crust is crunchy and delightful and the meat is sweet, sumptuous andRead More →
The classic Louisiana dish for a crowd! This is economical, delicious and cooks up easily. You can serve it as a main dish or as a side. This quantity is especially great for a party, buffet or potluck and it makes great leftovers! 1/3 cup olive oil 1 onion, choppedRead More →
This is THE BEST macaroni and cheese. Please watch the video for specialized instruction. Thank you! Ingredients: 2 pounds elbow macaroni 1/2 cup butter 1/4 cup olive oil 1/3 cup flour 4 cups whole milk 3 cups evaporated milk pinch of white pepper 2 teaspoons Colman’s mustard 8 cups gratedRead More →
To view an elongated version of this video, click on the title on the upper left corner. That will take you to the youtube platform and the video will fill your screen there. The most ethereal meal you may ever prepare! The intensity of the chopping and sauteeing of theRead More →
To view an elongated version of this recipe, click on the title on the upper left hand. That will take you to the YouTube platform and the horizontal video will fill up your screen. I used my Cast Iron Baked Chicken to prepare the chicken portion of this recipe.Read More →
A perfect recipe for your very first baked whole chicken. A seasoned cook will appreciate this recipe as it will be a reminder to why they fell in love with cooking in the first place. This is an excellent recipe for any day – your busiest days or a lazyRead More →
This pizza is so fabulously creamy and delicious, it’s hard to believe how easy it is to make. Because I want to highlight the flavor of the pears, I don’t use a tomato sauce with this pizza, but the layer of fresh mozzerella, olive oil and sliced pears under theRead More →
Savory Persimmon Flatbread Recipe A simply delightful combination of flavors. Flatbread is so easy to make, and is the perfect canvas for some truly beautiful creations. I hope you enjoy the colors and flavors of this recipe, and I hope it inspires you to try your own unique blends ofRead More →
You can start this recipe with chicken right out of the freezer. This feature alone makes this recipe a great option for busy days when you have no plan, although it’s fancy and delicious enough for a special occasion. Boneless, skinless chicken thighs are preferable, but you can also useRead More →
A quintessential “feasting” turkey, this recipe and presentation will surely be a memorable centerpiece to gather ’round. The gravy is truly wonderful, as it makes the drippings of the turkey, butter, wine, aromatic vegetables and fresh herbs into a masterpiece in of itself. The attached video will give you thoroughRead More →
This dish has been on weekly rotation at my house for over a decade. It’s always delicious, feeds a crowd, and the leftovers can be made into dozens of dishes. This recipe is very forgiving; meaning the cooking time in the slow cooker is ideal at eight hours, but canRead More →
Pre-cooked chicken is my secret weapon when throwing together dinner in a flash. You can use rotisserie chickens from the store, or pre-cooked chickens that you’ve prepared yourself. It’s so easy and economical (and stress reducing) to know that you have something in your fridge that can be made intoRead More →
This is the same recipe (although halved) that I use to make my family’s pizza crust every week. The method, however, is different. This method is the one used to make a pizza crust or flatbread by hand – without a heavy-duty mixer. I highly recommend watching the accompanying videoRead More →
