Cajun Crowder Beans by Amos Miller

Also known as Crowder peas, these delicious little fellas can often be found in frozen form at the store. These are fresh picked right here in Michigan and, like fava beans and so many other seasonal treats, we rush them to the table. Crowders are really a 'Southern' treat and I first enjoyed them when visiting relatives in West…

Turkey, Cornbread Dressing, and Gravy for Wannabe Southern Cooks by myra byanka

This posting includes recipes for brining the turkey (to make it flavorful and tender) to cooking it, creating turkey stock to prepare cornbread dressing, and then using the stock to make gravy. Actually, while this looks time-consuming, it really…

MALAYSIAN CURRY POWDER by Linda Tay Esposito

I re-created this recipe based on the memory of smell (oui, Rémy!) of the aroma in my late grandmother's house as she roasted curry powder. My grandmother roasted curry powder in a wok 1-yard in diameter, over a charcoal stove, and had all of us - her grandkids - tightly packed the spice mix into recycled glass ketchup bottles which…

3 Ingredient Smoked Ham by Patti Fisher

We had a request for an extra easy ham dinner. So, we made a ham with just three ingredients including the ham! It was extra simple and extra delicious. The sweet comes from brown sugar. The spicy comes from the mustard. Ken prefers the horseradish or jalapeno mustard, Patti likes the spicy brown or Dijon. Patti and I have set one…

Homemade Chicken, Sausage, & Shrimp Gumbo for Beginners by Wendi Taylor

Everyone loves Gumbo. No one likes to make it. But really, it isn't that difficult. I developed this (relatively) simple, totally from scratch recipe for all the Canjun food lovers who have been too intimidated to try making their own. You can use different meats if desired as long as you end up with approximately the same…

chocolate pie by Chez la mere

Easy Parmesan Herb Bread by myra byanka

Serve this quick bread with an appetizer dip, butter, hummus, or tzaziki, or slice and toast for sandwiches. It only requires one minute of kneading, and you can use dried herbs from your pantry, if you don't have fresh ones.

Bread and Butter Refrigerator Pickles by myra byanka

Easy recipe to make.

Catalina Dressing by myra byanka

Great marinade for flank steak to be grilled, baked chicken (see links)or as a dressing for mixed green salads. Unfortunately, I just eat it with a spoon.

Texas Sweet and Sour Coleslaw by myra byanka

This is a tasty non-mayo coleslaw recipe popular in Texas. It needs to be be refrigerated for several hours before serving.

Dulce de Leche Cake Frosting by myra byanka

This versatile frosting can top any kind of cake that goes well with caramel. Nestle produces canned dulce de leche in Chile, and it can be found in the US. Or, better yet, make your own.

Tex Mex Guacamole with Serrano & Jalapeno Peppers by Wendi Taylor

A delicious treat that can be served as a topping for tacos or taco salad, a dip for corn chips, a spread for tortillas or pita bread, or on a bed of shredded lettuce as a salad in itself.

Chicken Wings or Drummies - Orange Glazed by Amos Miller

Just make PLENTY for those Bowl Games! I had one trim couple eat 4 lbs and then look for more. This is very simple, but does take some lapsed time because I bake the wings, so the skin is crisp, yet the meat is moist and very tender. No eggs, flour, oil or milk are used in this recipe. This recipe makes enough glaze to coat…

Sunday Supper Chicken Vesuvio with Gravy by myra byanka

Love this recipe, courtesy of "The Chicago Tribune."

Best Ever Coffee Cake by Chez la mere

Best Coffee Cake Ever Adapted from The Pioneer Woman Serves 6-8 Note: this is a half recipe and used a 9-inch square pyrex baking dish