A journey of food and music with family and friends
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”
Waste Not Want Not Series
Leftover item 1 cup Cooked Flounder (or substitute crab)
My friend gave us the flounder and was very sweet to share her bounty. One of her friends had “gigged” a mess of flounder and passed them on. I had never cooked a flounder. Continue reading “Jewels of the Sea Soup”
During this time of year, it is hard to navigate the plethora of activities to choose from on any given day. On the Gulf Coast, we are trying to hold on to the last shreds of Summer, before the cool breezes settle in. We have started moving out doors, earlier in the evenings to enjoy the end of the day haze. The afternoon that calls for a cocktail or two with friends. The porches have started to be decked out with Mums, pumpkins and assorted Fall trimmings. Continue reading “Hot and Easy Game Day Dip”
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”
I have enjoyed sharing, the foods that I, love with all of you. I hope that you have found something that will make you head straight to the kitchen, grab an apron and go to work. Grabbing an item from “the Dough Bowl” to whip up a recipe, has been enjoyable. Preparing fresh food and using whole foods requires more effort than opening a box. The results and rewards are so worth it.
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!
