Rice
Arkansas Dirty Rice
Basically a specialty of the Louisiana and Mississippi bayous, dirty rice, which derives its name and color from the chicken livers and gizzards that provide
May 28, 2023
Rice
Brown Rice with Shiitake Mushrooms
Brown rice, which is the entire unpolished grain containing the germ and outer layer of bran (hence the tan coloring), is much prized for its
May 28, 2023
Rice
Shrimp and Oyster Pilau
This recipe is a flavorful combination of bacon, onions, rice, tomatoes, pimentos, shrimp, and oysters, cooked together to create a delicious pilau dish. The addition
May 28, 2023
Rice
Jefferson Perloo
Since records show that this perloo was a favorite of Thomas Jefferson, the dish must have been almost as popular during Colonial days in Virginia
May 28, 2023
Chicken
Chicken and Ham Pilaf
How pullao from India evolved in the American South as “pilaf”, “pilau”, “perloo”, and even “purlow” in multiple guises remains, of course, one of the
May 28, 2023
Rice
Crawfish Jambalaya
The name most likely derives from the French jambon (ham), the African ya (rice), with an à la tossed in to link the two primary
May 28, 2023
Rice
Pecan Rice
This is the type of simple rice dish a Southern cook might whip up at the last minute if he or she decided a starch
May 28, 2023
Chicken
Creamy Chicken And Wild Rice Soup
This hearty but elegant soup is thick with succulent bits of chicken, crunchy vegetables, and chewy wild rice. It’s a crowd-pleaser and so simple to
May 27, 2023
Pork
Pork Loin Stuffed With Cranberries And Wild Rice
When you need an elegant dish to serve during the holidays, look no further. When sliced and arranged on a serving platter, this elegant pork
May 27, 2023
Rice
New Year’s Day Black-Eyed Peas And Rice
On New Year’s Day, black-eyed peas are served in many homes in the South, where they are considered good luck for the year ahead. These
May 26, 2023
I’m Brenda, your home cheff. Welcome to my Recipe Book!
I am a self-taught cook. I started cooking around 18 years old. I stood in the kitchen and watched my mother, who was my biggest inspiration at the time, cook.
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