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Entrees, Soups and Sandwiches

I suppose I really should be posting this Slow Cooker Spicy Red Beans and Rice dish on a Monday since Creole tradition says that's when it was often prepared. You see. Monday was always wash day--it was with my grandmothers as well even though...

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#sponsored, Arkansas, Sips and Small Bites

Mardi Gras Gumbo Dip {Riceland Foods}

I was so excited to be able to share this Mardi Gras Gumbo Dip recipe with Riceland Foods for their recipe blog and to prepare it for my segment on THV 11 this week. It combines many of the wonderful flavors of gumbo, minus the brown roux:...

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Sides, Sips and Small Bites

Comeback Sauce

If you grew up in the South, you probably had one version or another of Mississippi Comeback Sauce.The story goes that this sauce originated at a Greek restaurant, The Rotisserie in Jackson, Mississippi as their house salad dressing. Some...

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All About Arkansas, Arkansas, Salt and Pepper

Celebrate Mardi Gras – What’s Up on THV11

#letsbreakbread If you tuned in to THV11 This Morning two weeks ago expecting to see Elvis...well, he wasn't in the house. Unfortunately, I came down with a stomach bug and the last thing I needed or wanted was food. Enough said. This week it's...

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