Southern/soul food Recetas

Red beans and rice

I've adapted this recipe from a number that I have used in the past. You can deviate from this and it is still delicious! Normally, I serve this…

THE Bacardi Rum Cake.....adjusted for today's box cake mixes

Several years ago Bacardi’s Rum Cake recipe used an 18 ½ ounce cake mix and box of instant vanilla pudding mix.…

Carolina Coast Shirmp Bog

A bog (unlike a pilau) is any stew that includes wet, soggy rice. This recipe was adapted from one of my favorite cookbooks, Stews, Bogs, and…

Southern Corn Bread

I was hesitant to try this because it was different than any corn bread I’ve ever made. The proportion of corn meal to flour for one, and then…

Buttermilk Cornbread with Green Chilies and Cheese

It’s hard to stop at just one serving of this, so if you have a hungry crowd coming, double the recipe! I love…

Real Jack Daniels Steak Marinade

This marinade can be used for steak or chicken. I just prefer steak. Remember folks - Jack Daniels is…

Chicken and Andouille Smoked Sausage Gumbo

We make this every Christmas Eve - everyone in the family helps and it turns into a party in the kitchen.

Gluten Free Hearty Stovetop Chili

Serve this on a bed of rice or mashed potatoes and it's not only cost effective but filling too!

Atlanta Brisket

Atlanta Brisket is a braised, southern dish featuring boxed onion soup mix, ketchup, and Atlanta’s own Coca-Cola. In this recipe I replaced the…

Southern Coconut Cake

Rose Levy Branbaum's "Heavenly Cakes" (2009) was the inspiration for trying something new for our springtime desserts. The cake batter was made…

Braised Kale

And you thought kale was just useful for garnishing at your local buffet! What a waste of a great vegetable. This is a substantial side dish that…

Chicken Fried Steak

A very unique twist on a southern staple!! It takes a bit of work, but the rewards are quite worth it. Enjoy.

Southern Fresh Apple Cake

This is a very moist and fruity cake, and typically southern (USA), studded with many sinful pleasures, i.e., apples, coconut, pecans and golden…

Savory Red Beans & Rice

I never really use to like beans, but Red Beans & Rice is one of my all time favorites! Here's my recipe for savory, meaty Red Beans & Rice. It can…

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