Author: Amelia

Avocado Zucchini Salad

Avocado Zucchini Salad

(From The Zucchini Houdini) 2 cups cubed zucchini 1 Haas avocado, peeled, pitted, and cubed. ¼ cup oil 2 Tablespoons lemon juice 1 clove garlic, crushed ¼ teaspoon salt Steam the zucchini for about...

AUNT SUSIE’S PRETZEL JELLO SALAD

AUNT SUSIE’S PRETZEL JELLO SALAD

 (Long story, but had to include it) 2 Cups crushed pretzels ¾ Cup butter, melted 3 Tablespoons sugar 8 oz cream cheese 1 Cup sugar 8 oz Cool Whip 2 (3oz) red jellos 2...

FRIED CHICKEN

FRIED CHICKEN

  5 pieces of chicken 1 egg 1 Cup flour ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon garlic powder ¼ teaspoon pepper Skin chicken pieces. Beat egg in small bowl. Combine flour and spices on a...

FISH by Justina Baza

FISH by Justina Baza

A recipe that she shared with me when we lived in Gonzales 2 Tablespoons butter (or fry 2 pieces of bacon, cut in small pieces, and do not drain the grease it creates) 1...

FAJITAS

FAJITAS

  4 chicken breasts OR 1 lb steak 1 onion 1 Tbl garlic powder ¼ Cup oil 1 Cup lemon juice 1 teaspoon chili powder ¼ teaspoon cumin ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon pepper...

ENCHILADAS A LA BLANCA NIEVES

ENCHILADAS A LA BLANCA NIEVES

 (Snow White Enchiladas from the kitchen of Nicole Miles) 1 onion 1 can diced green chiles (drained) 2 cans cream of chicken soup (or cream of mushroom or any other cream soup) 1 cup sour...

ENCHILADAS (chicken or beef)

ENCHILADAS (chicken or beef)

3 lbs chicken ½ onion 16 oz tomato sauce 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp chili powder ½ tsp. salt dash cayenne pepper 1 lb Monterey Jack cheese 1 lb cheddar cheese Boil chicken...

Empanada Natchitoches filling

Empanada Natchitoches filling

1 pound ground beef 1/2 pound ground pork 1 onion, finely chopped 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper 1/2 cup chopped celery 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon cumin 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 Tablespoons minced garlic...

CHILE RELLENOS

CHILE RELLENOS

I remember helping Mama make chile rellenos for family gatherings when I was a teenager. Now they are Mama’s favorite. We had them for her 80th birthday celebration. 3 eggs, separated ¼ teaspoon salt...

CHICKEN SUPREME

CHICKEN SUPREME

½ cup dry bread crumbs ½ cups grated Parmesan cheese 2 Tablespoons parsley 1 garlic clove, minced ¼ teaspoon pepper 3 egg whites 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts ¼ cup sliced almonds Combine first...