Italian Fare on a Budget

Here is the last in our series of eating out foods you can make at home.  I started with PF Changs, then moved on to Costa Vida, and today I really wanted to do Olive Garden, but I have only found one unique recipe that I use often. And I have lately seen Olive Garden copycats, so I’m going to share some Italian recipes from another restaurant we enjoy! We are from East Texas near the LA border, and a staple restaurant for us there was Copeland’s.  My very favorite food there is this: Eggplant Pirogue 1 large eggplant (cut 1/2 inch …

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The “Roux” Method of Spiritual Mentoring

Born and raised in the “tasty” state of Louisiana, I’ve been making gumbo, etouffee, and jambalaya for my family for years. Our three “mostly grown” kids have learned to love Cajun cooking. A couple of years ago, when our college-aged son Mark discovered he missed out on the Crawfish Etouffee I made for his dad’s birthday, he asked if I would teach him how to make it over Christmas break. On Christmas Eve afternoon, we met in the kitchen and I pulled out my well-worn copy of Paul Prudhomme’s “Louisiana Kitchen” cookbook. I turned to Mark and said dramatically, “First, …

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10 Sanity Saving Crock Pot Recipes

We never have enough time in the day for our kids and the biggest headache is supper time. I’m right there with you. So here’s an idea that has been working well for me. Crock Pot days. No–I’m not saying I’m a little off my rocker, I’m talking about that amazing tool sitting in your kitchen. So here’s a few of my sanity saving recipes that I use on a weekly basis, this prevents me from needing so many time outs from my kids (Yes… that was an intended plug for my book, Mama Needs A Time Out). Anyhow, the …

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