“Squirrel and dumplings” ranks high on my list of all-time-favorite wild game dinners. My mother and grandmother often prepared this delicious, filling meal when I was growing up, and I still get a hankering for it when autumn chills the air. Preparation is simple and inexpensive. Take some tough old squirrels (or rabbits, if you […]
Tomato soup and grilled cheese was one of my favorite meals as a child. I still love it, but now I kick it up a notch with this homemade tomato soup in the slow cooker. The recipe is pretty simple and the prep is a breeze.
Corned beef is a traditional dish of beef brisket, water, salt and spices. It’s readily available at your grocery store, so it’s easier than ever to get your ‘Blarney On’ for the greenest of green holidays, St. Patrick’s Day!
Carbs are hated by dieters and loved by many tummies. I’m always trying to eat healthy however, I always make room for a special treat now and then. Sharp rich cheese, warm crusty bread, butter, three ingredients banned from many health conscious menus. I vote we combine these three delectable ingredients, you only live once after all.
It’s lucky for us the French Acadians who settled in south Louisiana lacked the ingredients they needed to make their favorite fish stew, bouillabaisse. Being innovative people, the Cajuns learned to substitute available seafood, game and vegetables for the traditional ingredients of bouillabaisse. The result was a dish that helped make Cajun cookery famous — […]
During Lent, my Catholic friends abstain from eating meat on Fridays. However, shellfish, saltwater and freshwater fish species are permitted. With Lent in mind, I thought it appropriate to post a fish recipe that everyone can enjoy. I love fish cakes, crab cakes (hmmm . . . make that anything that includes the word cake). This recipe for Down-South Fish Cakes is fantastic. Try it this Friday or any day of the week, and look for another great fish recipe coming soon.
Venison is a favorite in our home. When our deer hunting is successful, we eat 100 pounds or more each year in a wide variety of dishes — everything from meatloaves, chili and sausage to roasts, casseroles and stews. Over the years, several venison dishes have become family favorites, including Paprika-Pepper Steak, a quick way […]
Rediscover the Colorful Possibilities of Carrots By Rebecca Catlett, Produce Chain Manager for the Americas, Nunhems Roses are red. Violets are blue. And carrots are orange. Right? Not exactly. It turns out the sweet, flavorful carrots we’ve nearly always known as orange come in a variety of brilliant (and equally delicious) colors, including purple, red, […]
Longs are state Farm Family of the Year Fourth-generation farmer from Arkansas County earns 2011 honor Heath and Betsy Long of Tichnor (Arkansas County) are the 2011 Arkansas Farm Family of the Year, announced today at a luncheon honoring the county and district Farm Families of the Year. They own Long Planting Company, a […]
I’ve never met a kid that didn’t love macaroni and cheese. I know I loved the stuff as a kid. I used to beg my mom to make the scratch macaroni and cheese. It was basically my most favorite food, right up there with mashed potatoes, bananas and candy. I couldn’t get enough. This recipe […]