In honor of the upcoming New Year’s (and to use up a bag of black eyed peas and a couple of ham hocks languishing in my freezer) I decided to make Black Eyed Peas. And there is no better accompaniment to Black Eyed Peas than a my home-made Chili Sauce.
Garden Chili Sauce – small batch, 4 pints
I probably have a pre-ordained destiny to be a “pickler.” That may not be a word, lol! See, my Grandma and my Mom used to make pickled beets (not huge amounts of “putting up” but a jar or two for the family.) So it just seemed “normal” to me to do a little pickling here and there. And since I love cooking, over the years, I’ve expanded my repertoire. That led me to come up with a “signature” Home Made Pickling Spice.
Homemade Pickling Spice
Pickling vegetables, almost any vegetable, is a simple process, and pickling asparagus is no exception. A jar or two for the fridge can be made in literally minutes, no “canning” or “processing” required. If you can boil water, you can make these fantastic jars of Easy Refrigerator Pickled Asparagus. It’s that simple.
Easy Refrigerator Pickled Asparagus
The Cuban sandwich – such a classic and so American, from what I understand! And like many classics, the Cubano Cuban Sandwich sparks heated debate. There are those who say the bread makes the sandwich and it’s impossible to have a great one outside of Miami – I disagree. I think you will, too, after your first bite of this one!
Cubano Sandwich
These Overnight Bloody Marys are more than a recipe; it’s an experience. Make and serve as simply as you wish, but setting up a Bloody Mary Bar, with a few (or a lot) of accompaniments, is memorable. And it doesn’t have to break the bank!
Overnight Bloody Marys and a Bloody Mary Bar
The Overnight Bloody Marys are delish and make-ahead, making them perfect for tailgating, weekend brunches, or summery late morning/early afternoon parties.
