Saturday, November 30, 2013

Beef Macaroni Soup

Nothing like a bowl of soup to warm you up. Experts are now confirming what mother have always known, combo of chicken and broth does have a real medicinal value.

Monday, November 25, 2013

Pork Chops in Onion Gravy

Black pepper is a common pantry item, its hard to believe it was once so valuable that it was used as currency. We take it for granted, but the vast majority of savory recipes include some form of black pepper as an ingredient. 

Thursday, November 21, 2013

Easy Ham Casserole

If you don’t have a green thumb, fresh chives are available fresh in most markets year round. Choose fresh, uniform sized, evenly green leaves with no signs of wilting, yellowing, or drying.

Sunday, November 17, 2013

Easy Thanksgiving Dishes

Often folks assume that a Thanksgiving dinner requires a lot of side dishes to go with a bird that takes hours to cook. That might be true if you’re entertaining a large crowd, a turkey breast and a few side dishes are perfect for an easy meal for just a few people. You’ll get all the holiday flavors that you like with much less time and effort spent in the kitchen.

Wednesday, November 13, 2013

Debo's Shrimp Tacos

Shrimp is very nutritious. It is the most popular shellfish in the United States. It is available year round. It is a popular ingredient in salads, appetizers, chowders, and as a main dish.

Sunday, November 10, 2013

Debo’s Crazy Cheesy Chili Mac

Nearly every culture developed their own version of beer. Africans used millet, maize and cassava. Chinese used wheat. Japanese used rice. The Egyptians used barley. Hops the main ingredient in modern beer beverages wasn’t used in brewing until 1000 AD.

Wednesday, November 6, 2013

8 Easy Rice Recipes


My rice recipes are sure to please your taste buds and your senses. Serve as a side dish or the main event, either way they'll make any meal especially delicious.

Saturday, November 2, 2013

Quick Chicken Noodle Soup

Black pepper is available whole, crushed or ground into powder. Ensure best flavor, purchase whole peppercorns and grind them yourself in a mill just before adding to a recipe. In addition to superior flavor, buying whole peppercorns will help to ensure that you are purchasing unadulterated pepper since ground pepper is oftentimes mixed with other spices. Whole peppercorns should be heavy, compact and free of any blemishes.

Wednesday, October 30, 2013

Hobo Delight

Hobos have been traveling the US and riding the rails since the Civil War. The image of the hobo peaked during the depression of the 1930's, when many took to the rails in a desperate search for work. It must be noted that a hobo is different from a tramp or a bum. Most hobos would agree that a hobo work, the tramp will only work when they have to, and the bums will not work at all. 

Sunday, October 27, 2013

Homemade Shake and Bake Mixture

Tony Chachere's® Creole Foods began in 1972 as a hobby in the retirement years for South Louisiana chef  Tony Chachere. That same year, he published Cajun Country Cookbook, fulfilling a dream to record the recipes of his beloved South Louisiana cuisine.

Thursday, October 24, 2013

Corned Beef and Sauerkraut

Corned beef is a name given to salt cured cuts of beef, usually brisket or round. The term "corned" is not the use of corn in the recipe, but rather the corn sized granules of salt that were once used to cure the meat. Today, most corned beef is cured in salt brine rather than a dry salt rub.

Monday, October 21, 2013

Garlic Herb Tilapia

Choose garlic heads that are firm to the touch, with no nicks or soft cloves. If you notice dark, powdery patches under the skin, don’t buy it because this is an indication of a common mold which will eventually spoil the flesh.

Friday, October 18, 2013

Potato Tot Casserole

The story of Lea & Perrins® popular Worcestershire Sauce begins in the early 1800s, in the county of Worcester. Returning home from his travels in Bengal, Lord Sandys, a nobleman was eager to duplicate a recipe he'd acquired. On Lord Sandys' request, two chemists, John Lea and William Perrins, made the first batch of the sauce.