Easy Spinach Bread
This tasty spinach bread doesn’t have to be served as bread only. Think of it as a side dish, an appetizer or even a meatless main meal along with a salad.
It all started with my Momma's gumbo recipe!
Appetizers
Chicken Wraps
If you’ve ever enjoyed duck wraps at a favorite restaurant like I have then you’ll enjoy these Chicken Wraps. The secret is soaking the meat in a sweet marinade. They’re certainly worth the wait!
Seafood Gumbo
Nothing compares to my Momma’s seafood gumbo! So far, I have not tasted one as good as her’s. That’s why I’m so excited to share her recipe with you in hopes you give it a try and become as gumbo-happy in this cold weather as…
Chunky Cheesy Creamy Crawfish Dip
This Chunky Cheesy Creamy Crawfish Dip is perfect for parties or as an appetizer before a meal. Serve the spicy dip with chips or crackers for a memorable gathering. Yum!
Blackened Catfish Dip, Delta Meets Acadien
Since we live so close to the Delta a special catfish recipe is in order and why not a Catfish Dip? At first this may not sound too appetizing, but believe me, once you spice this cat up with some Louisiana seasoning they’ll be coming back…
Fig Pepper Jelly
Summer Figs Fig season is coming to a close here in southeast Arkansas, but there’s still time for Fig Pepper Jelly making. This summer fruit is my favorite and I was happy to eat some from our very own fig tree this year. Just a…
Fish Cakes Made With Sacalait (Crappie or White Perch)
Sitting at dinner the other night when celebrating my daughter-by-love, Jami’s birthday I thanked her dad for the crappie he had given us a few days before. We then began talking about different ways to prepare crappie or sacalait (pronounced sock-ah-lay, the Louisiana French way to…
Satisfying That Lox Bagel Craving
The Craving For Lox Bagel A few summers ago our daughter and her family were visiting us from Tennessee. We thought the purpose was just to celebrate Father’s Day, but we soon learned during dinner that night the surprising news about her second pregnancy. The…
Live Oaks and Green Onions (Fresh Herb Dip)
On a recent visit to my Mama’s green house on William road where I grew up, I noticed the live oak trees next door where my grandparents used to live. I always admire live oaks especially when their branches begin to touch the ground and…