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Grandma Val's New Year's Creole Gumbo: The Story

Every New Year’s Day friends and family gather around for my mother-in-law Val’s famous gumbo. At 96 years old, Val is a beautiful,...

Tammi Jones Tanaka

Grandma Val's New Year's Creole Gumbo: The Recipe

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

Tammi Jones Tanaka

Holiday Recipes: Thanksgiving & Christmas Menu

It’s November 2020, and the holiday season is in full swing! Every aspect of life has been different in the midst of a pandemic, and the...

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Roasted Turkey with Cornbread Stuffing, Gravy and Orange Cranberry Sauce

The turkey is the signature dish of Thanksgiving and Christmas Dinner. This was my very first time making a turkey. I approached it with...

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Tammi's Homemade Macaroni & Cheese

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...

Tammi Jones Tanaka

Mom's Spinach Casserole

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...

Tammi Jones Tanaka

Purple and Orange Sweet Potatoes with Brown Sugar Butter

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