Simple Cajun Seasoning

Ingredients: 2 ½ tablespoons salt 1 tablespoon dried oregano 1 tablespoon paprika 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper 1 tablespoon ground black pepper Directions: Combine the salt, oregano, paprika, cayenne pepper, and black pepper in a plastic bag and shake to mix.

Roast Leg of Lamb with Rosemary

Ingredients: ¼ cup honey 2 tablespoons prepared Dijon-style mustard 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 teaspoon lemon zest 3 cloves garlic, minced 5 pounds whole leg of lamb 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt Directions: In a small bowl, combine the honey, mustard, rosemary, ground black pepper, lemon zest and... » read more

Southern Baked Yellow Squash

Ingredients: 3 pounds yellow summer squash, cut into 1-inch cubes ½ cup dry bread crumbs ½ cup chopped onion 2 eggs ¼ cup butter, melted 1 tablespoon white sugar 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon black pepper ¼ cup butter, melted ¼ cup dry bread crumbs Directions: Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees... » read more

Spinach and Cauliflower Bhaji

Ingredients: ¼ cup vegetable oil 2 large onions, coarsely chopped 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and chopped 2 teaspoons ground coriander 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground turmeric 1 ¼ teaspoons cayenne pepper 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes 1 ¼ cups vegetable broth... » read more

Green Tomato Relish

Ingredients: 24 large green tomatoes 3 red bell peppers, halved and seeded 3 green bell peppers, halved and seeded 12 large onions 3 tablespoons celery seed 3 tablespoons mustard seed 1 tablespoon salt 5 cups white sugar 2 cups cider vinegar Directions: In a grinder or food processor, coarsely grind tomatoes, red bell peppers, green... » read more

Garlic Roasted Summer Squash

Ingredients: 2 summer squash ¼ cup olive oil 3 cloves garlic, minced, or more to taste 1 teaspoon herbes de Provence salt to taste ground black pepper to taste Directions: Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Trim the ends from the squash, and cut each squash in half lengthwise. Cut the halves... » read more

Zucchini Corn Fritters

Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon baking powder ½ teaspoon cumin ½ cup sugar ½ teaspoon salt fresh ground black pepper 2 eggs, beaten 1 cup milk ¼ cup butter, melted 2 cups grated zucchini 1 ½ cups fresh corn, kernels cut from cob 1 cup finely shredded Cheddar cheese oil for frying Directions: In... » read more

‘Momma Made Em’ Chicken and Sausage Gumbo

Ingredients: 1 (3 pound) whole chicken ½ cup all-purpose flour ½ cup vegetable oil 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped onions 1 (10 ounce) package frozen green bell peppers 5 stalks celery, finely chopped 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning (such as Tony Chachere’s), or to taste 2 whole bay leaves 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes... » read more

Amish Friendship Bread I

Ingredients: 1 cup Amish Friendship Bread Starter (see footnote for recipe link) ⅔ cup vegetable oil 3 eggs 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup white sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon baking soda 1 ¼ teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).... » read more

Potstickers (Chinese Dumplings)

Ingredients: 1 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined 4 pounds ground beef 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root 1 shallot, minced 1 bunch green onions, chopped 3 leaves napa cabbage, chopped 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 teaspoon Asian (toasted) sesame oil salt and white pepper to taste 1 pinch white sugar 1 (10 ounce) package... » read more