Category Archives: Southern Cooking

Saucy Meatballs and Grits

“Comfort food always has something gloppy in it” was Mrs. CB’s definition this morning when we got to talking about the dinner I made last night.  Saucy Meatballs and Grits is definitely comfort food and I think Mrs. CB hit … Continue reading

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White Chili or Chicken and Bean Soup

Living for 30+ years in the Upper Midwest gave me an appreciation for “stick to your ribs”, “old fashioned” slow cooked comfort food.  It’s a “fix and forget” meal which you can’t resist the temptation to fuss around with all … Continue reading

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Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Remember school lunches way back when?  Were you a member of the “Clean Plate Club”? OK, so here’s how it worked at Manhattan Elementary in Tampa 50 years ago. Everyday after lunch the teacher would call each kid’s name from … Continue reading

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The Bird, Bird, Bird–The Bird is the Word!

Today’s the day.  I’ve got the day off and then I’m working all weekend.  So today I have to do up my grocery list for Thanksgiving and check out where I can get “The Bird”. But then again, we don’t … Continue reading

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Holiday Baked Sweet Potatoes

One of my “secrets” is that I’ve come to really love sweet potatoes.  So many people make them once or twice a year at Thanksgiving or Christmas.  I’ve gotten to the point where I make them a dozen or more … Continue reading

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