A journey of food and music with family and friends
Glazed garlic salmon prepared as an entrée or appetizer is a treat . Any wild caught fish is delicious when served as fresh as possible. If you live on or near a coast, enjoy often the luxury of buying fresh caught fish. It is a superb and should not only be enjoyed in restaurants. Continue reading “Glazed Garlic Salmon”
Last year, my daughter and I were able to catch up with part of our extended family at a small family reunion outside of New Orleans. The host family were very gracious to open up their house and grounds for us to meander about. Continue reading “Meatloaf Trifecta Beef, Spicy Sausage and Bacon”
Waste Not Want Not Series
Left-over item: Spicy Corn & Crawfish Soup
My Grandmother Theda Faye, cooked the best fried pork chops. They were a beautiful golden brown. The chop was coated in a crispy crust that was delicious. The meat was hot and juicy. It was a party in your mouth. My mouth is watering, just thinking about those chops.
Continue reading “Seared Bone-In Pork Chop, Eggplant and covered in Spicy Corn-N-Crawfish Sauce”
Last week, my husband inadvertently shared his “virus” with me. I say inadvertently because I know that he didn’t do it on purpose. Although, it would stand to reason if you have been sick, maybe you should NOT kiss your wife. In my husband’s defense, he thought he was on the mend.
Continue reading “Braised Beef Roast Served on a Bed of Egg Noodles with Smoky Gravy”
As a busy wife, Mom, Mimi and friend, life gets hectic at our house at times. It is important to “manage the madness” before it manages you. If not managed, it will leave you with a pile of fires. Fire management, was part of UHK’s curriculum. I graduated from UHK with honors.
Continue reading “Easiest Meal Ever with Roast, Potatoes and Carrots”
As a child growing up in New Orleans, we were surrounded by fabulous cooks. In our network of family and friends alone, great cooks were all around. Not that we were going to 5 course meals on a daily basis, but the flavors of fresh food were abundant. Simple home cooked meals made with fresh seafood, farm or market vegetables and a ample supply of protein options.
Continue reading “Flounder Dressed with Eggplant, Shrimp and Sausage”
My Mom used to make Chicken Enchiladas for us when I was at home. She taught me how to make them a long time ago. I have made so many times that I have not used a recipe in years. I have created this version of her recipe but added a couple of changes here and there.
Thanks Mom!
