Po Folks Inspired Black Eyed Peas

Fried Chicken, Mac & Cheese…

…and black eyed peas

…and hush puppies

Fried chicken, Turnip Greens…

…and fried okra

This spread of Southern comfort foods […]

Cuban Sandwich

If there’s real Cuban bread to be found in Atlanta, we’ve yet to find it. So, what’s the best substitute? We believe it’s the gorgeously fluffy Vietnamese bánh mì. They’re much easier to find. And, they’re available at the incredibly great price of three (or, sometimes even 5) for a […]

Spicy Fried Rice

Crispy bits of smoky bacon spiced up this simple version of spicy fried rice. This serves two very hungry adults. For a lighter meal, measure out one cup of rice per person. Then, top each serving with one fried egg. Save the leftover rice (about 1 cup) for another meal.

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Gumbo

Gumbo

Sausage & Pork

The chicken stock made with necks gives this gumbo a great rustic flavor.

Gumbo makes 1 big pot

Chicken Stock 3 lb chicken necks 1 onion, finely minced drizzle of olive oil 5 carrots, peeled […]

Meatball Sub Sauce

Until my tomatoes ripen, I’m still using canned tomatoes.

Garden Fresh Meatball Sub Sauce Makes 1 big pot

2 – 28 oz. cans Sclafani crushed tomatoes 1 cup sun dried tomatoes packed in oil 1 large Vidalia onion, finely diced 6 cloves garlic, sliced 1/4 lb […]

Smothered Pork Chops

My version of smothered pork chops includes sun-dried tomatoes and about 10 cloves of garlic.

We devoured these chops at light speed.

After a quick sear on the pork chops (maybe too quick?), a light caramelization of the onions and whipping up a […]

Pork Chop Pizzaiola

Sauté pork chops and garlic until a touch of golden color appears. Deglaze the pan with a splash of wine. Cover (just barely) with a simple base tomato sauce. Add a few tablespoons of freshly chopped herbs like basil and oregano. Then, simmer over low heat until tender.

January 27th, 2012 | Category: Favorite Ingredients, Food, From Scratch, Mostly Healthy, Pork, Recipe, Sauces, Simple Bites, Technique | Leave a comment

Fabada Asturiana

First, soak the lima beans.

All in.

Fabada Asturiana makes 1 giant pot

1 – 1 1/2 lbs Alubia Vasca, soaked (Here, I’m using giant white lima beans.) 2 onions, diced olive oil 8-10 cloves of garlic, sliced 1 red pepper, […]

Braised Red Cabbage

Such pretty color …when it’s raw. Then, you apply some heat and it turns into wet mess. It’s not hard to make red cabbage taste yummy. But, it’s nearly impossible to make it LOOK yummy.

I’m halfway there. This dish tastes yummy.

Braised Red Cabbage makes […]

Mexican Tostada “Lasagna”

I live with someone who detests leftovers. So, creative casseroles turn those leftovers into something new. Here, leftover chili and refried beans turn into a Mexican “lasagna”.

Yes, there were a lot of leftovers. Again. But, there were no complaints about them. They were eagerly devoured.

September 15th, 2011 | Category: Beef, Food, Mostly Healthy, Pork, Recipe, Simple Bites | Leave a comment