Ingredients 2 pounds Velveeta cheese, diced 1/4 cup red bell pepper, diced 1 (12-ounce) can jalapeños, chopped 2 tbsps garlic, minced 1 pound andouille sausage, heavy smoked 4 cups mayonnaise 1/4 cup butter salt and cracked pepper to taste 1 cup onion, diced Pepper Sauce to taste 1/4 cup celery,… Read more“Jalapeno Cheese and Sausage Dip”
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Roasted Onion and Eggplant Pate
Ingredients 1 large onion, quartered 1 clove garlic 1 medium eggplant pinch of chili powder olive oil lemon or lime juice to taste 1 cup cream cheese salt and black pepper to taste Directions Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Quarter onion and place on a baking sheet with eggplant…. Read more“Roasted Onion and Eggplant Pate”
Fresh Vegetables and Cheese Dip
Ingredients 1 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup sour cream 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled 1/4 cup chopped parsley 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon water 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 1 garlic clove, crushed in garlic press 1/2 teaspoon dried basil 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/4 teaspoon pepper Directions Crudites: Celery sticks… Read more“Fresh Vegetables and Cheese Dip”
Oven Fried Chicken
It is starting to get pretty hot outside and no one wants to slave over a hot stove in the summer heat. So here is a take on traditional fried chicken that gets you away from the hot stove. But you will have to turn on the oven… Ingredients 8… Read more“Oven Fried Chicken”
Salmon with a Sweet Teriyaki Marinade
Salmon is great for getting your omega-3 fatty acids. Who knew that something that we love is actually healthy for us? Salmon is often used in countless soul food recipes, and is a great light meal in during the heat of the summer. With that being said, this is a… Read more“Salmon with a Sweet Teriyaki Marinade”
Chicken Lasagna
In my theme of trying not to use the stove too much during the warm summer months, I have decided to feature a recipe for chicken lasagna here. You can even use a George Foreman grill to prepare the chicken breasts in this recipe. Minimal use of the stove is… Read more“Chicken Lasagna”
Sweet Potato Biscuits
I love sweet potato biscuits. So I decided to include a recipe here for them. This is a pretty good one. Enjoy! Ingredients: 1 cup mashed, cooked sweet potato 1/4 cup sugar 1 beaten egg 1 tablespoon margarine or butter, melted 1 cup milk 3 cups self-rising flour 1 teaspoon… Read more“Sweet Potato Biscuits”
Okra and Shrimp
I love both okra and shrimp, below you will find a delicious recipe for okra and shrimp. You can serve the recipe as a side or a main dish. Enjoy! Ingredients: 1 pound okra, trimmed, washed, sliced 3 tablespoons olive oil 3 tablespoons butter 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped 1… Read more“Okra and Shrimp”
Easy Crock Pot Macaroni and Cheese
Macaroni and cheese is a favorite among many soul food lovers. It is a comfort food and for me, brings back back memories of Sunday dinner and growing up in the South. The version that I have included here is another one of my strategies to beat the summer heat… Read more“Easy Crock Pot Macaroni and Cheese”