After a little trial and error, I settled on a ratio of ½ cup of salt to 4 cups of vinegar.  Thankfully our family likes salt. This recipe is simple, but does require a little planning for the vinegar to shine through in the chips.  These homemade chips beat anything store bought.  The soaking method infuses the slices of potatoes and requires no salting afterwards.

What is remoulade you ask? Let me tell you, it’s that creamy, tangy, garlicky condiment that is often found on po’ boys or as a dip on the side with your fried shrimp or on crab cakes. It makes my mouth water just thinking about it. Remoulade is like a gumbo recipe…everyone’s momma has their own special concoction. Well, here’s my special family recipe for remoulade that I’m sharing with you. Hope you enjoy it.

Preserved lemons are an easy way to add flavor to many dishes and drinks. The options are endless! And, it’s probably the easiest thing you’ll ever can!

Lunch Lady Anytime Rolls
These hot, buttery, yeast rolls are easy to fix and so fluffy and delicious you’ll want to fix them every day. Bon Appétit!

Deviled Ham Deviled ham is great for sandwiches or as a dip with crackers. INGREDIENTS 2 cup diced ham 2 ozs. cream cheese, softened 1/3 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion 1/4 tsp. garlic powder 1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce hot sauce is optional and to taste salt and pepper, to taste INSTRUCTIONS Place ham,…

Apple Butter Wondering what exactly is apple butter?  Well, let me tell you.  Apple butter is this amazing spread of apples cooked down  with those wonderful fall spices of cinnamon and cloves.   There’s no butter in it, but you can spread it on bread or…

We hope our tomato canning recipe entices you to pick up a box of tomatoes from your local farmers market and put up a few jars to have over the winter. You will be happy you did!

4 oz. softened Philadelphia Cream Cheese 6 oz. Best Maid Real Mayonnaise 8 oz. block of sharp cheddar cheese, shredded or in chunks to run through the food processor 4 oz. jar of diced pimentos, drained   I love using the food processor for this…

This 3-step process makes 2 quarts of delicious, thirst-quenching lemonade!   Step 1: Simple syrup 2 cups white granulated sugar 2 cups water   Bring sugar and water to a boil and remove from heat. Stir until sugar dissolves. Refrigerate and use for any recipe that calls…

INGREDIENTS 3 tablespoons vegetable oil ¾ cup of popcorn kernels 3 tablespoons butter, melted salt DIRECTIONS Put a 6 quart pot with a lid on the stove over medium heat. Add the vegetable oil and wait 3 minutes for the oil to heat up. Add…