Tag Archives: southern

A Little Bit of NOLA

Posted on 03/04/2013 by

Remember those super awesome creamy grits? This works really well with them. Raw crawfish can usually be found at a nicer supermarket or fish market. Cooked crawfish can be substituted for raw if need be. Add it and cook the … Continue reading →

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Super Creamy Awesome Grits

Posted on 03/02/2013 by

Sometimes there just needs to be more fat in a dish. For regular grit preparation go here. Use the fancy stone ground grits for this dish. They can usually be found in a special burlap sack in the health food … Continue reading →

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Grilled Rack of Lamb Two Ways

Posted on 01/22/2013 by

Grilling lamb chops individually reduces the cooking time and is a great way to boost the flavor of the meat. Make sure to have a good bed of coals and close the grill to reduce flare ups from the dripping … Continue reading →

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Sunday Suppers: The Anything But Turkey Edition

Posted on 12/02/2012 by

Tired of turkey yet? Give it a few days if you said no. In the meantime, perhaps some fish and grits are in order. Trout Poached in Spicy Tomato Sauce OK, that rice is a nice, healthy side, but let’s … Continue reading →

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Johnnycakes with Sorghum Butter

Posted on 10/13/2012 by

If you can’t get sorghum where you are, you can use honey. Or better yet, find a place that ships sorghum. Johnnycakes 1 cup cornmeal 1/2 cup flour 1 cup buttermilk plus more 2 tbsp boiling water 2 tbsp butter … Continue reading →

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Black-Eyed Pea Nuts

Posted on 10/09/2012 by

This snack was inspired by two things. For starters, we often see recipes for roasted chick peas and never, ever make them. (Forgot to soak the beans again!) Second, the bar at our favorite restaurant in town serves fried black-eye … Continue reading →

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Pepper Grit Cakes

Posted on 08/12/2012 by

These grits are great by themselves or used as a base for all sorts of toppings and sauces. Cheese can also be added inside or on top or both. Bacon doesn’t hurt either. Use regular grits, not instant for this. … Continue reading →

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Savory Smoked Brisket

Posted on 08/07/2012 by

The mop sauce really kicked this brisket up a notch. Do not buy a packaged or pre-brined piece of beef. If you do, save it for corned beef and go back to the butchers to buy a fresh one. A … Continue reading →

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Grilled and Butterflied Pork Loin

Posted on 07/15/2012 by

Make sure to cook this over direct moderate heat by regulating the air over the coals. Butterflying the pork will help it cook faster without it drying out due to the low amount of fat to keep the meat moist. … Continue reading →

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Fried Green Tomatoes

Posted on 06/12/2012 by

By Katherine My mother made these just for her and dad growing up. Like the okra and even sometimes biscuits, us kids wouldn’t eat them. We sure were ungrateful. I’m not sure how mom made them, other than to say … Continue reading →

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