More often than not, a cast of thousands enjoys most Christmas feasts. At least that’s how it was, and sometimes still is, with our family. Years ago when it was simply Mama’s father, her siblings (wh..

Serve the fricassee with white rice and accompany it with an apple salad---refreshing to the palate. Makes 6 servings 1 roasting chicken, about 4 pounds, cut into serving pieces Salt and cayenne 2/..

Makes about 8 servings 1/3 cup shortening 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1/3 cup Steen’s 100% Pure Cane Syrup 1/3 cup boiling water 1 large egg

During the summertime, my husband and I are grill lovers. We grill everything from steaks, burgers, shrimp, fish and vegetables as well as fruit. But when the cooler months set in, I yearn for heartie..

I’m a big beaner and this white bean soup is a winner in my book. Makes about 10 servings 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 cup chopped yellow onions 1/2 cup chopped celery 1/2 pound salt meat or h..

RED BEANS, MAMA'S WAY This recipe for red beans makes a lot but do as I do and store whatever is left over in the freezer to pull out when time is short and you yearn for a bowl of steaming-hot red be..

Although turduckens are popular around the winter holidays, you won’t go wrong having them any time of year since they are ideal for casual suppers. They can be served right from the oven or allow t..