Recipes

For a long time, anytime I mentioned catfish, I'd get the usual comments: "It tastes muddy …it's a bottom feeder." But with the advent of farm-raised catfish, the tables were turned.  I enjoy preparing, serving and eating this versatile fish. Catfish is much more than the fried fish that is served at hundreds of restaurants across the Southeast. I love those golden fried pieces of deliciousness as much as the next person, but with a bit of extra prep time, you can impress your diners with this dish and receive rave reviews. This recipe was originally published in the May 2014 edition of Southern...

Easy Ham Steak and Creamy Potatoes is a classic casserole that your family will love. Full of cheesy potato goodness and lots of diced ham steak, this 9×13 dish is pure comfort food that is quick to make. Ham Steak and Creamy Potatoes Recipe Don’t you love a good country-style casserole that’s easy to make from ingredients you’ve usually got on hand? I find it super convenient to always have a ham steak tucked away in my freezer for when I need to whip up a quick meal at dinner time. Ham steak thaws super quickly and is easy to...

Steak Tacos is one of our favorite new recipes. My son is 18 and he asked me to make him some steak tacos. I created this recipe, and it quickly became a family favorite. Steak Tacos I like to use ribeye, or a tenderloin cut of steak. It is really important when you are cooking steak that you let it rest with salt on it so that it is juicy. Allow it to come to room temperature for one hour! This makes a HUGE difference. I cut my steak into strips after it was room temp and placed them into...

Are you ready for any disaster or emergency situation that may come your way? Whether it’s a natural disaster, power outage, or any other potentially catastrophic situation, it is important to have a well-equipped survival kitchen ready to go. In such a situation, having the right cooking essentials can make all the difference in the world. Here are the top survival kitchen cooking essentials… 1. Portable Stove During an emergency situation, you might not have access to electricity or gas. That’s why a portable stove is essential. A good portable stove can be used to cook a variety of meals...

A dish close to my heart. Originating from the city of Smyrna (Izmir in Turkish) in modern day Turkey, this dish was brought to Greece by refugees from Asia Minor in the early 1920s during the exchange of populations between Greece and Turkey. It is nothing more than a dish of spicy oblong meatballs with cumin and garlic served in tomato sauce. But boy is it delicious. For the meatballs (4-6 portions): 50ml Olive Oil (preferrably Extra Virgin) 2 cloves of garlic 500gr mixed minced meat (250gr pork, 250gr beef) 200gr bread (toast or 2-day old bread no crusts) 100ml milk (full-fat or...