Mimi’s Meatloaf & Sauce

There are a handful of things that come out of my kitchen that I’ve never had anyone else top.  No offense to the rest of the world, but I just have a hard time eating these things at a restaurant or someone else’s home and not being disappointed.  Typically, I do not order these items when eating out because I … Read More

Mushroom Rice

What’s your family’s favorite side?  In my original (Mama, Daddy, Sister & me) family’s meals, our two most frequently consumed sides were Mimi’s Green Beans and Mushroom Rice.  Even non-mushroom lovers just rave over this rice.  It’s so flavorful and wonderful with just about anything.  But our favorite dish to serve it with is roast beef.  It’s just magnificent.  I … Read More

Corn and Bacon Chowder

The evenings are getting nice and crisp around these parts.  That calls for none other than a hearty bowl of soup.  One of my favorites comes from my K-12 Private School cookbook.  That’s one of my most beloved sources of recipes! While in a rut a few years ago, I was thumbing through and discovered a wonderful corn and bacon … Read More

Fried Green Tomatoes

Growing up in the South, you would’ve thought I would’ve been eating Fried Green Tomatoes from the time I started eating solids.  But, for a large part of my life, I boycotted them along with any tomatoes other than those found in recipes for Spaghetti, Lasagna, Chili, Salsa, and Ketchup.  I still do not enjoy just plain tomatoes. But when … Read More