Creole Mustard Southern Fried Catfish

Creole Mustard Southern Fried Catfish

Today is ‘Fat Tuesday’ also known as Mardi Gras…so I’m sharing my Creole Mustard Southern Fried Catfish recipe…I first had Creole Mustard Catfish at a local restaurant (long gone now) and have been trying to perfect my own recipe for years…I think this one does the job…spicy and crispy with a creamy cajun sauce…yummy!
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Chicken A La Princess

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I named this after me… My Hubby calls me Princess, so I always feel like one. Anyway, when Linda and I were growing up our mother used to make chicken a la king. It wasn’t my favorite, but I always loved the Popovers she would make with them. Although I’ve never had success with popovers before, I finally found out why one day when I was checking out Food Wishes… Don’t preheat the oven! Now I can make popovers with confidence and gusto! So with that in hand, I set out to make a chicken A La something that I would like, so here it is! Chicken A La Princess… Continue reading

Tubettini Pasta With Wilted Arugula, Shrimp & Toasted Garlic

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My hubby said this is his new favorite and I have to agree. He wants me to make it again tonight! The flavors of the creamy pasta with the freshness of the wilted arugula are a perfect compliment to the lightly seasoned and floured shrimp. Tip this baby off with a little crunchy garlic and POW! Continue reading

Ham & Cannellini Bean Soup

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Talk about comfort food… I am in love with this soup! Hearty and light, simple and delicious! I used spinach to finish it off this time because that’s what I had, but you can use escarole for a little crunch. You can also add chicken and tomatoes if you don’t want to use ham. I seriously recommend giving this soup a try… Oh, by the way it’s always better the next day.

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Roasted Green Beans & Red Onion Salad

Roasted Green Bean & Red Onion Salad

I love eating salads for lunch…I try to make a variety so I don’t get bored. Since roasting veggies just makes them taste so much better I added some roasted green beans and red onion wedges to today’s salad and then topped the salad with toasted pine nuts, shaved Parmesan and drizzled on a champagne vinaigrette….just lovely!
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