Praline’s Ingredients: 1 cup sugar1 cup brown sugar1/2 cup evaporated milk1/2 cup pecans Method of preparation: In a small, thick-bottomed saucepan, combine all ingredients and heat over medium-high heat.   Bring mixture to a boil and cook for 6 minutes or until 240 degrees, stirring constantly.   Remove from heat and stir until mixture thickens, becomes creamy […]

Courtesy Emeril! One 8-ounce jar roasted red bell peppers One 12-ounce jar sweet cherry peppers 1/4 cup plus 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 cup finely chopped onion 1/2 cup finely chopped celery 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 pound ground beef 2 tablespoons chili powder 1 tablespoon onion powder […]

Courtesy Emeril! 1 boneless beef chuck roast (3 to 4 pounds) 10 cloves garlic, cut in half lengthwise 2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 cups beef stock or packaged low-sodium beef broth, plus more if necessary Six 6-inch lengths po’boy bread or Italian or French bread Mayonnaise, […]

Ingredients 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, (6 ounces each) 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/4 cup dry white wine, or chicken broth 1/2 cup heavy cream 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon dried tarragon (or 1 tablespoon chopped fresh) Directions Sprinkle chicken breasts with salt and pepper. In a large […]

Ingredients 2 pounds russet, Yukon gold, or long white potatoes 1 tablespoon salt, plus more to taste 1 cup milk, or cream 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg Directions Peel and cut potatoes into 1 1/2-inch-thick slices. Place in a medium saucepan. Cover with cold water; […]

Do you love Cajun food like I do?  Well, consider this great Crawfish Etoufee recipe.  Be sure to let me know if you love my picture of my dish results? Ingredients 1 stick butter 2 cups chopped onions 1 cup chopped celery 1/2 cup chopped green bell peppers 1 pound peeled crawfish tails 2 teaspoons […]

Courtesy Paula Deen Ingredients 1 lb browned and seasoned ground Beef (Italian sausage can be substituted)3/4 lb.spaghetti, cooked1 jar (approx 15 oz) of your favorite pasta sauce2 cups Mozzarella Cheese, grated Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large sauce pan, simmer meat and tomato sauce together. Toss the cooked noodles in the sauce. […]

Peach Cobbler from Paula Deen on Vimeo. I love peach cobbler and I know some of you love it too!  Watch this wonderful Peach Cobbler recipe from Paula Deen. Enjoy, Quida

    Courtesy Paula Deen Ingredients 7 cups fresh peaches, peeled and thickly sliced (can substitute frozen slices) ½ lemon, juiced 1 ½ cups sugar ¼ cup flour ½ teaspoon almond extract ¼ teaspoon nutmeg 5 tablespoons butter, divided 1 prepared pastry for a 9” double crust pie 1 egg Directions Pre heat oven to […]