Shrimp Stock

Every time I cook with raw shrimp, I always save the skins, tails and legs. I freeze them in freezer bags for this stock. Shells from 2+ lbs shrimp 1 […]

Spanish Shrimp Surprise

I found this cookbook 20 years ago and have made this over the years on a regular basis. The cookbook is loaded with many fantastic Spanish recipes and is available […]

Memories From Our Great Aunt Charlene

Our great aunt, Charlene, was always an inspiration to us. She would have us over to spend the nights in the summer and help her make Christmas ornaments for the […]

Beef Stew

4 lbs top sirloin, cut into chunks 1 cup flour 2 Tb vegetable oil 1 onion, quartered and sliced 80 oz beef broth (1 48 oz container and 1 32 […]

Leftover Turkey Vegetable and Orzo Soup

2 Tb EVOO 2 cups leftover cooked turkey or chicken meat, chopped 1 zucchini, chopped into small chunks 2 shallots, diced 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning 1/2 tsp black pepper 1/2 […]

Buttery Pillsbury Southern Style Biscuits

1 package frozen Pillsbury Southern Style Biscuits 1 stick butter, melted Preheat oven to 375. Arrange biscuits in a skillet or casserole. Pour half of melted butter. Cook approximately 40 […]

Roasted Zucchini and Yellow Squash

3 zucchini squash, sliced 3 yellow squash, sliced 1 Tb olive oil 1 tsp black pepper 1 tsp oregano 1 tsp Kosher salt 1 tsp crushed garlic Preheat oven to […]

Cream Cheese Olives

2 8 oz blocks cream cheese 1 jar queen olives, drained 8 oz chopped pecans Once olives are drained, place several paper towels on a plate and place olives on […]