How long has it been since you thought about the words “sloppy” and “joe” in the same sentence? Let me guess…sitting in your school cafeteria, singing Adam Sandler’s ballad about the lunch lady. Our own dear lunch lady at St. Mary High, Mrs. Brenda Hayden, would serve up the best homemade rolls in the world. … Continue reading
Is there any better aroma than fresh herbs from a garden? Truly, I can’t think of anything. Only problem is, every time I take a whiff, my simulated Provence puts me in a near trance, and I find myself finding reasons why we could actually afford a trip to France right now. Then I pull … Continue reading
Ah, comfort food at its finest. There are few dishes that conjure up such everlovin’ childhood coziness as really yummy meatloaf. Now I’m not talking about a boring, ketchup-drenched slab of gray nothing-ness. I’m talking about a slow-cooked mixture of spices, herbs, and cheese. Then, of course, there’s a bit of ground turkey to bring … Continue reading
If ever there was a standby side dish, this is it. Cheese grits. Absolutely delicious. My entire family could eat them morning, noon, and night. There are lots of recipes for cheese grits out there, and I have tried about 12 different versions. This one is my favorite. The original recipe came from a Southern … Continue reading
Every hometown has its famous recipes. One of ours is Ro’s Chicken Tetrazzini. The best tetrazzini ever. Made famous by one of Paducah’s most treasured cooks and founder of Whaler’s Catch Market and Restaurant, Roberta Shelby Morse (known around here as “Ro”), this tetrazzini has become a staple in many a Paducah home. It was … Continue reading
Super Momma Meals 