Smoked Turkey
A few years ago, I started to make two turkeys every Thanksgiving, smoking one and deep frying the other. We have fans of both, so now I need to do both every year. This smoked turkey has deep flavor and cooking it outdoors keeps the …
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Deep Fried Turkey
Deep Fried Turkey is a Southern Tradition. It gives you a crisp skin, wonderful flavor, and it keeps the meat moist. It also allows you to cook a turkey in a fraction of the time. The meat is not greasy – the fast action of …
Sweet Potato Fries
These are a great snack or side dish that goes well with Southern dishes. I like to make them after I deep fry a turkey, while the turkey is resting, since they only take about 5 minutes to cook in the hot oil. They are …
Chicken Alfredo Pasta Bake
This baked pasta dish is a nice alternative to a marinara based casserole. The spinach and the prosciutto or ham add a depth of flavor to the dish.
Sunday Gravy
This is an East Coast Italian/American tradition for Sunday dinner – you won’t find this in Italy. The meat flavors the sauce so there are not a lot of added spices and herbs in this recipe.
Spinach Dill Dip
This recipe combines a couple of my other favorite dip recipes, and it came together even better than I planned.
Rustic Bread
The key to this bread is to first make a poolish, with is a pre-ferment. This adds additional flavor and lift to your bread. This bread is relatively simple to make, but it does take some time and planning ahead. I got this recipe from …
Cajun Gumbo
We started making gumbo several years ago as a way to use leftover turkey and turkey stock after thanksgiving. It is a traditional dish from Cajun country in Louisiana that is a hearty stew with a complex set of flavors. Gumbo is based on a …
Fruit Smoothie
This is our usual Sunday morning breakfast. It’s quick and healthy, with very few calories or carbs. You can make it with any kind of fruit you wish, frozen or fresh.This is enough to make two servings, so you can cut it in half for …
Chicken Noodle Soup
The traditional cure for the common cold, Chicken Soup is is a classic meal with many variations. This recipe is traditional and time tested. You could replace the noodles with rice if you prefer.We like to make a big pot and then can it – …