Crawfish Caserole

In one pot cook the packet of Sofran rice according to the directions on package.  In another pot saute your onions and bellpepper in butter…

Kiev Ukrainian Cabbage Soup

1 (12.5 oz) can diced tomatoes 1 1/2 lbs ground lean beef 1 lb white rice 1 (7 oz) can tomato sauce 4 cubes beef…

Irish Cheesecake

  PREHEAT oven to 350ºF. Mix crushed cookies, butter, pecans and coconut; press firmly onto bottom of 13x9-inch baking pan. Refrigerate while preparing filling. BEAT cream cheese…

Mini Strawberry Cheesecake

  1.     Preheat oven to 375 degrees. 2.     In a medium bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar and butter with a fork until well combined.…

Todd’s Jambalaya

In a slow cooker, mix the chicken, sausage, tomatoes with juice, onion, green bell pepper, celery, and broth. Season with oregano, parsley, Cajun seasoning, cayenne…

Hannibal Traditional Maid-Rites

Brown meat lightly--crumble as much as possible and drain off grease. Add vinegar, onion and salt.  Stir well. Add boiling water. Cover and let simmer until…

Lighter King Cake

Directions: 1. Grease a 6-cup Bundt pan with cooking spray and dust with flour on the inside. 2. In a large bowl, mix 3/4 cup…

Chocolate Brownies with Dark Chocolate Mousse Ganache

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Coat a 9 x 13-inch baking pan with cooking spray. Melt the chocolate and butter in a double boiler…

Sweet and Spicy Braised Short Ribs with Chocolate and Cayenne

Heat oven to 300 degrees F. Dry ribs with paper towels and season them with salt and pepper. Heat oil in large ovenproof pan (with…

Joe’s Fresh Cod Salad

Poach the cod in water or fish broth until it flakes easily.  This is done more gently in the oven than on a stovetop (for…

Grandpa’s New Orleans Spooners

Mix together all ingredients in order given, mixing well after each addition.  Leave sit for 20 minutes. Heat oil for frying to 375 degrees. Use…

Sweet Noodle Pudding (Noodle Kugel)

  Sweet Noodle Pudding (Kugel) Cook egg noodles according to package directions, drain and set aside.  Beat egg yolks in a large bowl. Add 2…

Eggs in Purgatory

Saute the chopped garlic and onion in olive oil.  Puree the tomatoes and add tomatoes to the pan.  Salt and pepper to taste.  Make room…

Mom’s Favorite Tuna Casserole

Cook noodles 1 minute under what is recommended.  Set oven to 350 degrees.  Drain tuna. Place half of the noodles in a  glass baking dish.…

Cheddar Garlic Biscuits

Mix flour and butter together until it's mixed but still a bit clumpy. Add tbsp of baking powder and spice mix. Add in milk and…