Every New Year’s Day friends and family gather around for my mother-in-law Val’s famous gumbo . CLICK HERE FOR GRANDMA VAL'S GUMBO RECIPE I started by calling Val to ask for the recipe. A meticulously organized woman, she was able to send it to me within minutes. Based on the notes, the recipe was originally from Mikie Wiley, a family friend and bowling partner. Val found it on the back of a bowling sheet dated October 2, 1968. Val used the recipe as a general guide, and add

INGREDIENTS Meat & Poultry 1 pound hot Italian sausage OR andouille sausage ½ pound chopped ham OR bacon, turkey or chicken (I used...

The holiday season is in full swing! Growing up, I was always looked forward to holiday cooking with my family. Sides were my specialty. Now I love to opportunity to share my favorite holiday recipes with family and friends, including special tips and photos. HOLIDAY MENU Roasted Turkey Cornbread Stuffing & Gravy Cranberry Orange Sauce Tammi’s Homemade Macaroni & Cheese Mom's Spinach Casserole Daddy Freddy’s Yeast Rolls Purple and Orange Sweet Potatoes with Brown Sugar Butte

The turkey is the signature dish of Thanksgiving and Christmas Dinner. This was my very first time making a turkey. I approached it with patience, calm, and lots of advance preparation. The result is a flavorful, moist, and beautiful bird. ROASTED TURKEY INGREDIENTS whole turkey (estimate 1 pound per person) Trinity Mix ½ yellow bell pepper ½ orange bell pepper ½ red onion 4 celery stalks Herbed Butter 8 tablespoons (1 stick) of butter spices to taste: kosher salt, pepper,

There's nothing quite like a good macaroni & cheese. Kids and grownups love it. It's perfect for a holiday dinner with family, but it can...

My mother's spinach casserole is one of my favorite recipes for the holidays. It's savory and simple to make. This recipe makes 3 or 4...

One day as I was grocery shopping, I noticed some beautiful purple sweet potatoes. Combined with orange sweet potatoes, they make a...