4/16/2023 – Smoked a brisket and Connecuh Black Pepper Sausage for our Spring BBQ and Pot Luck lunch to celebrate Frank Knippenberg’s and Digger Creel’s birthdays. The brisket was smoked and then “finished” in the oven but after 10 hours … Continue reading
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3/17/2023 – Mary made this for Reuben Sandwiches we made with the Pastrami smoked for St. Patrick’s Day here. This prep was inspired by the recipe at Natasha’s Kitchen here but is much spicer. This is not our 1000 Island … Continue reading
3/17/2023 – On this St. Patrick’s Day, we seasoned and smoked a 3.5 lb. corned beef brisket flat with a first-time-ever seasoning/rub. The fat was removed from the vac packing and rinsed. This turned out very good and was an … Continue reading
The ingredients listed below is what they put into the Taco Soup Mary grew up on as well as did Kelley and Tim. True to the way grandmothers record recipes there are no measurements nor directions. Too bad they said, … Continue reading
This is an original recipe that was handwritten in our recipe book and dated 9-97. ¼ cup Worcheshire Sauce ¼ cup Tones steak seasoning ¼ cup plus of chardonnay wine ¼ cup Cajun Power Garlic Sauce Black pepper … Continue reading
This handwritten recipe is dated July 1997 and inspired by one in Southern Living. Ingredients 3 lb. small red potatoes cut into 8ths 2 onions cut into 4ths 6 garlic cloves minced ¼ cup olive oil Toss to coat all … Continue reading
The recipe below was published in the Houston Chronicle by Ann Criswell as what the Heritage Society made and served at the Candlelight Tours of historic homes in Sam Houston Park. Ingredients 2 qts of Apple Cider Vinegar 1 cinnamon … Continue reading
Mary wrote this up based on her mother relating what she put into the mix for the salmon croquettes made when Mary was growing up. Can of salmon drained egg onion parsley salt and pepper Mix and bake. … Continue reading
2/27/2023 – Mary has been making her own cole slaw and potato salad dressings for the past 3+ years and today I found that neither is on this site…or anywhere else. She does not measure anything and so the measurements … Continue reading
First made 2/21/2023 – This was an easy side dish with fresh components and good flavor. It was inspired by the recipe here. Ingredients 6 bacon strips, cut into 1/2-inch pieces1 cup sliced fresh portabello mushrooms1/2 cup chopped green onions … Continue reading