Food - Hungry Again

Tuesday, June 4, 2024

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Baja-Style Fried Catfish Tacos with Slaw

Baja-style fish tacos have become increasingly popular over the last 10-15 years. The grilled fish wrapped in tortillas make a great summer dinner. When it's cold out and the hubby isn't too keen on getting outside to grill, we make a Southern version - Baja-Style Fried Catfish Tacos with slaw.

Wednesday, November 15, 2023

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Gilroy Cocktail – a perfect drink for the holidays

The holidays approach and it's time to bring out the festive and the beautiful cocktails. First up is he Gilroy Cocktail. It is one of those delicious and pretty cocktails that everyone at the party enjoys. The Gilroy Cocktail has one ingredient that gives it a deep ruby color and it's signature cherry flavor - Cherry Heering.

Thanksgiving Cocktail - Cranberry Margarita

Monday, November 13, 2023

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Cranberry Margarita

The perfect balance of flavors in a Cranberry Margarita. This delightful cocktail combines tequila, unsweetened cranberry juice, and Cointreau. Each sip promises a harmonious blend of zest, tartness, and subtle sweetness. Cheers to the vibrant and refreshing Cranberry Margarita experience!…

Monday, November 13, 2023

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The Cosmopolitan Cocktail, or Cranberry Cosmo

Before a really big meal, I just want to whet my appetite, not spoil it. So, I usually just stick to wine and lighter cocktails. But if your in-laws are being particularly trying or you’ve had it up to here…

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Chambord Champagne cocktail with cranberries

Monday, November 13, 2023

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Chambord Champagne Cocktail

The Chambord champagne cocktail stands out as a beloved choice. The champagne brings a light and festive touch, while the combination of Chambord and cranberry imparts a delightful blend of sweetness and tartness. Chambord Champagne Cocktail The Chambord champagne cocktail is a…

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Friday, November 10, 2023

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6 min read

Fresh Green Bean Casserole from scratch

If you break it down, Green Bean Casserole is just green beans, plus a creamy mushroom sauce with a crunchy onion topping. If you just change the canned green beans to fresh and make a simple cream sauce with sauteed mushrooms, you're almost there.

Thursday, November 2, 2023

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6 min read

Pumpkin Pie from scratch

Thanksgiving is in a couple of weeks and I'm already starting to plan for the annual feast. If your family is like ours, then the Thanksgiving holiday is a time when you put aside new recipes and return to traditional food favorites and guilty pleasures. Even though I love the turkey and the sides, the dessert is what I most look forward to. Pecan and Pumpkin pies are always a part of our holiday meals. Here is step-by-step recipe to make your pumpkin pie from scratch, starting with roasting your pumpkin and finishing with a whole wheat crust.

Thursday, November 2, 2023

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7 min read

Making Pie Crust with Lard

One thing I love to do is make pies, including my own pie crust. A homemade pie crust with lard has a flavor and texture so superior to a store-bought crust and is so easy to make, that I never even think of buying one. If you have cold butter (and/or lard), flour, salt, and sugar, you can have a pie crust dough ready to put in the refrigerator in 10 minutes.

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Mushroom Brie Pizza with White Truffle OIl

Wednesday, October 25, 2023

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2 min read

Mushroom Brie Pizza – Recipe

Here is one of our Pizza Night variations – Mushroom Brie pizza with white truffle oil. I love the combined taste of mushrooms and truffle oil. It has an unbeatable earthy, savory flavor. For this pizza, I use a combination of fresh baby portabello and dried porcini mushrooms to pair with the white truffle oil.

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023

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3 min read

Muscadine cocktail – using wild grapes for a fall cocktail

If you live in the South, you have probably had your share of muscadines and scuppernongs, our native wild grape. They are fragrant, juicy and sweet. Like pears or apples, the muscadine signals Fall in the South. They are my inspiration this week for a Southern Fall Muscadine Cocktail.

Monday, September 4, 2023

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2 min read

Baked Potato Pizza – Recipe

Here is one of our Pizza Night variations. My family loves the Baked Potato pizza made by one of our local pizzerias, so I thought I’d try to recreate it at home. It’s essentially a good crust topped with sliced…

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Monday, July 31, 2023

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6 min read

Piccalilli Pepper Relish

Today, Piccalilli Pepper Relish is still a great way to use up all those sweet and hot peppers that start overflowing in July and August. It has a sweet and sour tanginess that is great as a condiment for pork roast or fried chicken, or greens. Like any good relish, you can also put it on hot dogs and in deviled eggs. You can really use it as a table condiment the same way you use salsa or ketchup.