SHRIMP ETOUFFEE’ 6 Tablespoons butter 2 cups chopped sweet onion 1 cup chopped celery 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 pepper chopped 1 pound cleaned and deveined shrimp 2 tablespoons flour 1 cup water 1 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons freshly chopped parsley ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper 2 bay leaves Garnish with 3 tablespoons green onion Melt […]
Read MoreA Lenten Fish Dinner Cooking Segment NBC / WCNC-TV s Charlotte Today Show
‘Fish Fridays’ or ‘meatless Fridays’ is a season during Lent in which Catholics are obstained from meat. Growing up Catholic, it was fried flounder most Fridays, which brings me to my cooking segment on NBC / WCNC-TV’s Charlotte Today. Our local Catholic church hosts a ‘Friday Fish Fry’ each Friday during the season of Lent. I […]
Read MoreGame Food – Hearty Beef Stew Recipe – Italian Style!
It’s game day this weekend and we have been busy pondering and planning the ‘snacks’ surrounding the big event. It’s a food, football and friends kind-a-day. Aside from the traditional wings, meatballs, sliders, potato skins, chili and chips, here’s a hearty, comforting and tasty beef stew – Italian-Style! Serve with garlic bread and a salad for […]
Read MoreHAPPY EASTER ! Menu Ideas
As Christians around the globe celebrate the Easter season, I am often reminded that it is a time of new beginnings. Many Easter rituals and events are rich in history, culture, symbolism and tradition. I love to focus on the food and the stories associated with the rich traditions. While Easter may be the […]
Read MoreThe Best Panini Recipe
Best Panini Panini is a grilled sandwich. It’s warm, comfort food and a quick and easy autumn supper. The recipe below is written for one sandwich. You may double, triple or quadruple the recipe, depending how many hungry mouths are waiting to be fed. Adjustments may also be made for gluten-free and vegetarian diets. […]
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