‘recipes’ Archives
Black-eyed Pea and Roasted Corn Salsa »
Black-eye peas are one of my favorite vegetables, so I eat them at least once a week. Not only are black-eye peas tasty, but they are inexpensive and filling. Another favorite vegetable is corn, especially sweet white corn. Living in the south allows me to get fresh corn year-round, however if you aren’t as lucky, frozen corn will [...]
Baked Southwest Red Potatoes »
Baked southwest potatoes is one of the easiest side dishes I prepare. There is literally no measuring to do, the potatoes are cooked and served all in the same dish, and the preparation is easily modified to be either dinner for one or a dish for twelve. This vegetable dish combines southwestern flavors with hearty ingredients to make [...]
Hot Wings »
Firehouse Hot Wings With the double excitement of football season and the baseball playoffs, many of us find ourselves in front of the tube for extended amounts of time enjoying the games. Although I may not be in attendance at a game, I still enjoy the “sport” of tailgating. There is something about spending an afternoon on the couch [...]
Pineapple-Kiwi Pound Cake »
My southern family has a tradition. Pound cake. It is the dessert of choice for birthdays, family reunions and any other celebration. Recipes for poundcake have been passed down from generation to generation. As a child, I remember watching my grandmother labor in her kitchen putting together the ingredients of the cakes. She would mix by [...]
