My Grandmother's Traditions
My Grandmother's Traditions
Black beans and rice are tasty & so good for you! Black beans are not only healthy they are vegetarian, even with rice. Now I am not a vegetarian, but my family do crave just vegetables sometimes. This dish fits the bill! I love to serve these over brown rice, it just looks so pretty and is …
Kidney beans and rice is one of my most memorable dishes. Thinking back on the things my grandmother use to say to me, it brings back memories of warmness, Joy, and sometimes sadness. Simply, because of the reasons, she said certain things to my siblings and me. Like “You will understand when you have children” …
Traditionally this dish is made with quite a bit of butter, but I have parted with that because even though I love good food, I need to keep it down weight-wise. Instead, I saute my vegetables with olive oil cooking spray or olive oil. At least I know that this oil is a healthy one …
This fiery beef stew is a keeper My grandmother found so many ways to provide nutritious foods for us to eat. No matter the fact that she didn’t have a lot, she still managed to cook good food. This beef stew recipe is one of those good food dishes. Now, I know that today you …
This is an old family recipe My grandmother always put oysters in hers, but I don’t like them in my gumbo. Some of my other family members use them and various other seafood, such as lobster, crayfish, and scallops. This recipe is for a big pot, but you can adjust as needed. Let your taste buds …