Butter beans
One day my grandma mentioned my uncle was preparing a big pot of butter beans for dinner. She then asked how I liked…
Black-eyed pea gumbo
Black-eyed peas have long been the dish of choice for Texans on New Year’s Day. While this humble field pea was once considered…
Brown sugar and coffee glazed ham
Ham has long been a favorite celebration dish in my family. We usually serve it on big feast days such as Easter, Thanksgiving,…
Ham and cheese croissant casserole
Croissants, eggs, ham, and cheese are baked together to make a tender, savory casserole. It’s perfect for breakfast, but with a side salad it works well as a lunch or supper, too.
Turkey gumbo
Like chili, gumbo has many rules, with most folks believing that their way of making this stew is the best. As I’m not…
Deviled ham salad
After a full day in the kitchen, I like to take a walk to clear my head. On a recent stroll, I spotted…
How to cure a ham
A recent trip to the store presented me with a beautiful selection of hams, recently brought in by a local pig farmer. As…
