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Mom’s Sour Cream Pound Cake

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Mom’s Sour Cream Pound Cake

Hello Sunday Baking fans! Today I am sharing my Mom's famous pound cake. A family favorite and her most requested cake. 3 sticks salted butter, softened 3 cups sugar 6 eggs 3 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1 cup sour cream 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Preheat oven to 325˚F. In a medium bowl, mix together all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. In large bowl, [...]

family recipes, Holiday/Festival, louisian

Mardi Gras ; Seafood Gumbo

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Mardi Gras ; Seafood Gumbo

Thanks for stopping bye today. Mardi Gras is next Tuesday but the parades are already rolling. So drop bye and grab a bowl of Gumbo .... Enjoy!! 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 cups diced yellow onion 1 cup diced celery 1 cup diced green bell pepper 2 tablespoons minced garlic 1 cup diced green onion [...]

family recipes, My Kitchen

Kwanzaa : Jo’s Jerk Chicken recipe

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Kwanzaa : Jo’s Jerk Chicken recipe

Our next door neighbor Joe is famous for his Jerk Chicken. The perfect recipe for this celebration of family. So give it a try and let me know what you think.... Lisa Jo's Jamaican Jerk Chicken 10 chicken legs ⅓ cup olive oil 2 TB light brown sugar, packed 1 heaping TB dried thyme 2 tsp ground allspice 2 tsp smoked paprika ¼ – ½ tsp cinnamon 1 tsp ground [...]

DIY Home, family recipes

Sunday’s Recipe: Turnovers

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Sunday’s Recipe: Turnovers

Welcome to my GG Kitchen : today I am sharing an apple turnover recipe from my friend Sandy in Michigan. Her family Apple trees are about ready to be harvested and this is one of her family favorite way to eat fresh apples. . But you can change to Cherry or even Apple/Cherry combination if [...]

DIY Home, family recipes

Peach Chutney

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Peach Chutney

Instead of Peach butter - I decided I would make a batch of Peach Chutney to give away to friends and family, 4 pounds sliced peeled peaches1 cup raisins (I used regular but you can use golden)2 cloves garlic, minced1/2 cup chopped onion5 ounces chopped preserved ginger ( i used fresh)1 1/2 tablespoons chili peppers ( seed removed)1 tablespoon  all spice1 teaspoon curry powder 1 small lemon, seeded and finely chopped, including peel4 cups packed [...]

family recipes, Home Today

End of Summer Slumber Party

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End of Summer Slumber Party

Hello Foodie Fans! Today I am sharing some great Snacks from our End of Summer Slumber Party! Here in South Louisiana we start school in about 2 weeks . So my nieces and nephews are going to spend Saturday here watching movies and eating snacks: Mini Pizza Snacks : 16 oz can Pillsbury Grands refrigerated biscuits▢1 cup pizza sauce▢2 cups shredded [...]

family recipes, Friday favorite

National Mango Day : Mango , Avocado and Grilled Chicken Salad

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National Mango Day : Mango , Avocado and Grilled Chicken Salad

1 cup herb & garlic chicken marinade, or Italian dressing4 boneless skinless chicken breasts½ cup cashews¼ cup extra virgin olive oil8 cup mixed spring greens1 papaya or mango peeled and diced1 avocado peeled and cubed1 red bell pepper diced Pour ¾ cup of marinade over the chicken breasts and marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.Meanwhile, toast the cashews by cooking them in a non-stick skillet, over medium-high heat, shaking [...]

family recipes

K Paul Bread Pudding with Lemon sauce

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K Paul Bread Pudding with Lemon sauce

1/2 cup pecan pieces6 to 7 cups stale, porous French bread (about a 5 oz loaf French bread)3 large eggs1 cup sugar4 Tbsp butter, melted1 tsp vanilla extract1 tsp cinnamon1 tsp nutmeg1-1/2 cup milk Lemon Sauce: 2 Tbsp lemon juice1/4 cup sugar3/4 cup water, divided1 Tbsp cornstarch1 tsp vanilla extract Pre-heat oven to 325 degrees. [...]

family recipes, louisian

Happy Birthday : Chef Paul Prudhomme

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Happy Birthday : Chef Paul Prudhomme

, July 13th, is the legendary culinary icon Chef Paul Prudhomme's birthday. So to celebrate today I am sharing his favorite Blackened Fish recipe. Enjoy! Chef Paul Prudhomme's Blackened Fish Filets 3 tablespoons Chef Paul Prudhomme's Seafood Magic® OR Blackened Redfish Magic® OR Meat Magic® OR Barbecue Magic® OR Fajita Magic® OR Magic Seasoning Salt®½ [...]

DIY Home, New

Preserving : The Fruit of our Labor

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Preserving : The Fruit of our Labor

Happy Tuesday readers - today at Home I posting about canning and preserving the abundance from our garden, This Summer I was lucky enough to be gifted with some extra garden goods -plus with what I grew I decided to do some canning and preserving: But if you dont want to go through the canning [...]