As most of you know, I am not big on baking. I will do the occasional dessert and my style of King Cakes in season. My wife received...

Sweet tea is a staple drink in the South. But why just drink it? In this recipe, it's the base for the brine for the chicken. 1 gallon...

This cold weather is for the birds. With that in mind, how about a couple of yardbird recipes? 4 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs ( about 1...

Often you see chicken and andouille paired together. Here's a twist by switching the andouille for tasso. 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1...

As cold as it has been, I know that gumbos have been gracing home kitchens. This week, I am featuring two non-seafood gumbos. 2 1/2...

Does bacon make everything taste better? Try this recipe and see if it elevates rice. 4 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped 1 1/2 cups brown...

How about a couple of ways to jazz up your rice this week? These are great as a side with any dish. 1 3/4 cups water 2 teaspoons lemon...

Here's a big twist on Oysters Rockefeller. You can make this recipe either as an appetizer or entrée. Just use more shrimp per plate. 2...

I am staying with appetizers this week. The first one is perfect right now, since oysters are at their peak. 6 slices bacon 1 tablespoon...

Here's a new twist on stuffed eggs. The addition of cracklin' adds texture to the dish. 8 large hard-cooked eggs, peeled and halved...

Here's another set of recipes which the first one is part of the second one. Of course, you could buy cracklin' at the store, but that's...

Here's the second part of this dish. 1/4 cup of your favorite blackening seasoning 4 large boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 1 1/2...

This week, I am sharing an entree and side. Here's the recipe for the rice 2 cups water 1 cup popcorn rice 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2...

One of my most favorite appetizers is crab fingers. The ony problem is that here in Arkansas, you can only find the fired. Here's a...

Merry Christmas! This week, I thoughtI would share some appetizers for the New Years. First up, a twist on shrimp. Canola oil 24 jumbo...

One of the more popular appetizers these days are stuffed jalapeno peppers. Here's a different spin on Poppers. 4 ounces goat cheese 2...

For opening presenst, my family would often make a bunch of appteizers to munch on. It made things easier than having a sit-down dinner....

Here's a great way to serve sweet potatoes to a large group. People will be amazed at your presentation of ordinary sweet potatoes. 1/2...

Let's continue this week with some side dishes for your Christmas dinner. Here's another different dressing. 6 strips thick-cut bacon,...

After andouille, Italian sausage is my second favorite. Here's a dressing featuring Italian sausage. 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 cup...