Holiday Recipes
Easy Giblet Gravy
Giblets and neck of chicken or turkey 2 tablespoons chicken or turkey fat 2 tablespoons flour Salt and pepper To prepare this Giblet Gravy Recipe, first place the giblets (liver, heart and gizzard) and the neck in a saucepan, and cover them with cold water. Simmer slowly and when tender remove meat from the neck,…
See RecipeFeatured Holiday – Memorial Day
Memorial Day – Memorial Day is a day that the United States remembers the soldiers who lost their lives so they can live in a free country. It was first observed on May 30, 1868. However, in the beginning, not all states celebrated this holiday. It did not become nationally recognized and accepted until 1971.…
See RecipeFeatured Holiday – Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day – In the United States, about 150 years ago a Homemaker named Anna Jarvis wanted to bring attention to the impoverished health conditions in her region. She decided to organize a special day to help her cause. She called it “Mothers Work Day.” When she died in 1905 her daughter began to Lobby…
See RecipeFeatured Holiday – Cinco de Mayo
May 5 – Cinco de Mayo means “The 5th of May.” Many people believe that it is Mexico’s Independence Day. This is not true. Independence Day in Mexico is September 16. The history of Cinco de Mayo dates back to the mid 1800’s. Mexico was in substantial debt with France, Spain, and England. France decided…
See RecipeMexican Corn Bread
3 cups cornmeal 1/2 cups flour 2 tsp baking soda 2 tsp salt 2 T. sugar 3 eggs, beaten 2 1/2 cups buttermilk 1/2 cup oil 1 large onion 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/2 cup jalapeno pepper 1 oz chopped pimiento 1/4 lb crisp bacon 15 oz cream corn 1 1/2 cup grated cheese Have…
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