Tomato Based

Shrimp and Sausage Gumbo

Shrimp and Sausage Gumbo

Ingredients 1/3 cup oil 1/4 cup flour 4 cups chicken broth 1 1/2 pounds medium or large shrimp, peeled and de-veined, tails removed 1 pound andouille sausage, thinly sliced 3 celery ribs, chopped 1 small onion, diced 1 red bell pepper, diced 1 6-ounce can tomato paste 3 teaspoons minced garlic 1 15-ounce can diced tomatoes with liquid 1/2 pound frozen okra 2-4 teaspoons hot sauce – preferrably Cholula  1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning […]

Baked Manicotti

Baked Manicotti

Ingredients 4 teaspoons olive oil, divided 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped 1 pound ground beef Salt and freshly ground black pepper 14 (8-ounce package) manicotti 1 (15-ounce) container whole-milk ricotta 3 cups shredded mozzarella, divided 1 cup grated parmesan, divided 1 teaspoon dried parsley 2 […]

Goulash

Goulash

My husband, Brian, grew up with his dad making this, although apparently they called it slop. Over the years I have either gathered recipes from my mother in law if she had them, or tried to recreate recipes from my husband’s youth based on what […]

VooDoo Chicken

VooDoo Chicken

Ingredients 1 teaspoon salt 4 bay leaves 1 teaspoon file powder 1 teaspoon oregano 1 teaspoon dried onion 1 teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon ground thyme 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon […]

Quick Homemade Salsa

Quick Homemade Salsa

This recipe is not meant for canning. Just a quick put together salsa which is very tasty. Ingredients 1 14.5-ounce can canned tomatoes 1 tablespoons chopped jalapeños 1/4 cup chopped onions 2 teaspoon lime juice 2 teaspoon minced garlic 1 tablespoon cilantro 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1 […]

Eggplant Parmesan

Eggplant Parmesan

Ingredients 1/4 cup oil (canola, vegetable, coconut) 1 large eggplant, peeled and sliced 3 eggs, beaten 2 cups dry Italian bread crumbs 6 cups Marinara sauce 2 cups mozzarella Cheese parmesan Cheese Directions Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Dip prepared eggplant […]

Porcupine Balls

Porcupine Balls

Don’t let the name deter you. This is a family favorite often cooked by my mom, Penny Gibbins. Meatballs made with rice and cooked in a yummy tomato sauce. I think it is best served with mashed potatoes and canned spinach… add sour cream. Mom used to cook this on the wood stove when we lived in Colorado.\r\n\r\n~Brian Gibbins