Roasted Red Pepper Pimento Cheese

When I was a little, we used to go visit my grandparents just about every other weekend. Back then, it was about a 5 to 6 hour drive thru old country roads. The maximum speed limit was 55 on the …

Roasted Corn Grits with Hatch Chiles

Yes, kind of like Zea’s, just as rich tasting, without all the cream!  Just a little cream. I made these not to make grits like Zea’s, but simply to use up some roasted corn from the other day.  I had …

Dill Pickled Okra

Dill pickled okra: Fortunately, this recipe is by the pint, so you can make as many jars as needed. I also like the fact that the spices are going into each jar, rather than a large vat of vinegar/water mix …

Light and Fluffy Homemade Biscuits

For all the things I learned to cook at a young age, homemade biscuits was one dish that always failed me.  Always. My mom made them, but sometimes even hers turned out flat.  Sorry, Mom. A few years ago, a …

Chilled Cucumber Soup

With summer produce just beginning to roll in down here on the coast, it’s time to start collecting some recipes to highlight your favorite garden’s bounty.  Here is one of my favorite recipes.  It’s quick, easy, as well as cool …

Homemade Sausage: Herbes de Provence Garlic Sausage

Following a basic recipe for french garlic sausage with the classic use of herbes de provence. 4 pounds ground pork 2 tablespoons minced garlic 1 cup minced onion 1 tablespoon herbes de provence 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1/2 teaspoon …

Homemade Sausage: Chaurice, aka Green Onion Sausage

A good, basic, green onion fresh sausage. This is very similar to the recipe that Chef John Folse uses here http://www.jfolse.com/recipes/meats/pork25.htm  There are other recipes that include more red things (paprika and chili powder) which make it more similar to …

How to: Make Homemade Sausage

Making your own sausage is a rewarding experience.   Once you purchase the necessary equipment, it can also be an economical endeavour.  However, it is time consuming and we usually do it over 2 evenings or one full day off. How …