Here are links to recipe collections he sent in emails. His site is here. Sauces/dressings: There’s an old saying that the secret’s always in the sauce—and honestly, summer proves it every time. Summer Dressings & Sauces. These easy homemade dressings … Continue reading
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8/31/2025 – This cook turned out great and was our creation as we went. It began with the idea of using a lot of the okra we have this year from the garden. Boiled a ham bone for about an … Continue reading
8/30/2025 – Made one quart of refrigerator pickled okra with the brine proportions as used here. The small pods of okra had the stem and shoulder removed leaving enough to hold in the interior slime. Tasted after three days and … Continue reading
8/28/2025 – This Broccoli Salad was inspired by Chef Billy Parisi’s recipe here. It has fresh broccoli, bacon, cheese, seeds, and dried fruit tossed in a creamy mayo dressing. We did not have the seeds or dried cherries but cranraisens … Continue reading
This smoke was like the one December 19, 2021 From the standpoint of temperatures and timing. Primarily that smoked ended well and the timing was right for taking some to the Carters before dinner. Bought a 18 lb. vac pack of … Continue reading
8/24/2025 – Mary made Tuna Salad inspired by Chef Billy Parisi’s My Tuna Macaroni Salad Recipe with some changes. The most significant being to leave out the macaroni. It was very good with a more flavor from Mom’s but also … Continue reading
8/20/2025 — This was a great way to use okra from the garden and was inspired by Suzy at Okra Recipe, Mediterranean-Style (Bamya). Okra and tomatoes prepared Mediterranean-style with onions, garlic, hot peppers, warm spices and a splash of lime … Continue reading
8/4/2025 – Made a quick gumbo that was very good using a large can (25 oz.) of Bluerunner Seafood Gumbo Base that was added to a trinity with flour for a simple roux and seasoning. Served it around Jasmine Rice … Continue reading
7/24/2025 – The breading recipe below is from the one at Air Fryer Okra Recipe (Fries and Breaded!). We used it this date on traditionally oil fried okra and two days later on traditionally fried catfish. It was very good … Continue reading
7/22/2025 – These grill chops were great. This recipe was inspired by Chef Billy Parisi here. His Mexican seasoning blend was also good and made a great marinade. Ingredients 1 Mexican spice blend recipe (see ingredients at the end of this … Continue reading