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Grandmas pressure cooker cooking   starstarstarstarstar
My Grandma knew how to use a pressure cooker to cook her black eyed or purple hull peas and silver queen corn. In fact my grandma used to use a pressure ...

Sweet fried cornbread cakes  starstarstarstarstar
My grandmother used to make the best sweet fried cornbread. They looked like little pancakes and they melted in your mouth! Unfortunately she passed away ...

How to remove hair from pigs feet  starstarstarstarstar
Tips and techniques for removing hair from pigs feet before cooking.

How to cook Beef Liver  starstarstarstarstar
Quick question for you about cooking some beef liver. How do you cook beef liver and what seasoning do you use?

Deepfried and Panfried Chicken  starstarstarstarstar
Can you soak chicken in regular white milk instead of buttermilk? Will you still get the same moistness after cooking the meat? When eggwashing chicken,...

How to cook pig feet  starstarstarstarstar
Please tell me how to cook pig feet or come to my house and help me.

Reheated Collard Greens  starstarstarstarstar
I am preparing to cook collard greens for the first time and I have a few questions. First, I'd like to know if cooking collard greens in advance and reheating ...

How to bake Pig Feet?  starstarstarstarstar
How do and what season do you put on bake pig feet?

pork shoulder steak  starstarstarstarstar
Does anyone know how to cook pork shoulder steak?

Homemade Alfredo Sauce  starstarstarstarstar
How do you make Alfredo sauce from scratch?

Side Dish for Chicken and Dumplings Dinner  starstarstarstarstar
What foods do you serve with chicken and dumplings?

How to Fix Too Spicy Chicken Wing Sauce  starstarstarstarstar
I accidentally used a very hot sauce on my chicken wings. How can I tone down the spiciness?

How to Cook Fried Cabbage  starstarstarstarstar
Anyone know how to cook fried cabbage? If so please tell me how.

Why Cooking Scallops Is Hard  starstarstarstarstar
I love eating fresh sea scallops whenever I go to a resturant that will prepare them. Now I want to try and cook sea scallops at home. However, I am afraid ...

Cooking a Ham Hock on a Rotisserie  starstarstarstarstar
I am cooking a fresh ham hock on a rotisserie. What is the best way to go about it?

Best Way To Cook Chicken Gizzards  starstarstarstarstar
Looking for the best way to cooking chicken like the way my mother did. Should I use egg batter with flour?

What I'm after is cooking chicken gizzards....

Pork Spare Ribs  starstarstarstarstar
My family has been wanting these for like forever. So I need to know how to start cooking a slab of pork spare ribs, inside, like in the oven and then ...

Baked Chicken With Lemon Pepper Seasoning  starstarstarstarstar
How do I bake chicken without it drying out? Is it okay to use lemon pepper seasoning and how much?

how long does it take to deep fry chicken  starstarstarstarstar
How long does it take to deep fry chicken in a deep fryer?

Cooking Oxtails on Electric Stove  starstarstarstarstar
How long does it take to cook oxtails on an electric stove?

Bitter Tasting Turnip Greens  starstarstarstarstar
How do I remove the bitter taste from turnip greens?

How to Make Rue  starstarstarstarstar
Anyone know how to make Rue? Flour first, then water or water first then add flour?

How to Cook Pinto Beans  starstarstarstarstar
I was wondering if anyone knows how to cook pinto beans? Also, is it best to try frozen or canned beans first or step up to dry beans immediately?

Old Fashioned Liver and Onions  starstarstarstarstar
How do I cook liver and onions the old fashioned way?

How to Make Chicken Alfredo  starstarstarstarstar
Anyone know how to make Chicken Alfredo?

Chicken and Drop Dumplings Recipe Mistake  starstarstarstarstar
When I make chicken and dumplings I make drop dumplings, using Bisquick or another brand. I follow the dumplings recipe on the box and the instructions ...

vegetable beef soup  starstarstarstarstar
how to make make vegetable beef soup

How to Clean and Cook Chitterlings  starstarstarstarstar
I'm looking for tips and advice on How to clean and cook chitterlings?

Bar B Que Sauce For Ribs  starstarstarstarstar
Anyone know how to make a good bar b que sauce for ribs?

How to roast a pigs head  starstarstarstarstar
I would like to know how to roast a pigs head. Thanks!

Twice Baked Potatoes  starstarstarstarstar
The first time I made twice baked potatoes thay came out great. But the second time the skins collasped. Did I use the wrong type of potatoes or did I ...

Ovoid Dry and Crumbly Thanksgiving Dressing  starstarstarstarstar
I need help with my homemade dressing. Does anyone know how to keep it from being so dry and crumbly? I love it made from cornbread.

Salty Giblet Gravy  starstarstarstarstar
What can be done when there's too much salt in the giblet gravy?

HOW TO MAKE SWEET POTATO AND MARSHMALLOW  starstarstarstarstar
how to make sweet potato and marshmallow

Deviled Eggs  starstarstarstarstar
How do I make deviled eggs?

Sweet Potatoe Pie Filling  starstarstarstarstar
I am an excellent cook...not so great as a baker. I am attempting Sweet Potato pies again this year. I've been told that sweet potatoes are stringing,...

Mexican cornbread  starstarstarstarstar
How do you make Mexican cornbread?

How to Make Tender Chicken Gizzards  starstarstarstarstar
How can I make chicken gizzards tender and moist?

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Tony here's the secret to making moist and tender chicken ...

Baked potato  starstarstarstarstar
I like a baked potato that has a fairly thick & crisp skin when ready. What kind would be best, Russet, Yukon or what???

Old Fashioned Chitterling Recipe   starstarstarstarstar
Recipe Request for a Good Old Fashioned Chitterlings Recipe and
Down Home Baked Fish Recipe

I am looking for an old fashioned honest to goodness chitterlings ...

How to Cook Fried Corn  starstarstarstarstar
How do you cook fried corn?

Cook Liver  starstarstarstarstar
Anyone know how to cook liver? Thanks for providing a response.

Turkey Butts  starstarstarstarstar
How do you cook pre-smoked turkey butts and what do you cook them with?

Sauteed Cabbage  starstarstarstarstar
Sauteed cabbage recipe anyone?

Boneless Turkey Breast   starstarstarstarstar
Slow roasted boneless turkey breast with sour cream gravy with rice pilaf, savory sauteed cabbage and side of candied yams with apples.

Cows Tongue  starstarstarstarstar
Anyone know how to cook cows tongue? Please let me know if your do, thanks.

How to Cook Green Beans  starstarstarstarstar
I would like to know how to cook fresh green beans with garlic and onion?

Make a Honey Bake Ham  starstarstarstarstar
How make a honey bake ham?

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Honey baked ham is a family favorite, something that I prepare year-round during holidays such as Easter, Thanksgiving ...

How To Make Hash   starstarstarstarstar
Looking to make hash, that goes with pulled pork. This hash is served back home in south Carolina, in Holly Hill at one of the BBQ restaurants. It's served ...

How Long to Cook Ham Hocks  starstarstarstarstar
How long does it take to cook ham hocks?

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For most recipe that use ham hocks in some form or another, you want to boil the meat for 2-3 hours ...

Oxtail Seasoning  starstarstarstarstar
What kind of seasoning should I use for oxtails?

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Mike I usually season my oxtails with salt and pepper. This works for me, since I consider ...

How to make bread crumbs  starstarstarstarstar
Would I just break the bread apart? Would I put it in a blender? Which is the best way to make bread crumbs?

Western Style Ribs  starstarstarstarstar
Do you know how to bake western style ribs and what ingredients should I use.

How to cook Turkey Tail  starstarstarstarstar
My husband brought home packages of turkey tails. Now I'm a southern girl and will cook just about anything (as long as I've heard about it). I have never ...

How to Stew Tomatoes  starstarstarstarstar
Anyone know how to stew tomatoes?

Fry Chicken  starstarstarstarstar
I need some help learning how to fry chicken.

Old Fashioned Meatloaf  starstarstarstarstar
Anyone know how to make some old fashioned meatloaf?

If you know how, please help me out by providing a recipe.

Tender Fried Gizzards  starstarstarstarstar
How do you fry gizzards that are nice and tender?

Feeding Meatloaf to 20 People  starstarstarstarstar
How many pounds of meatloaf do I need to feed 20 people?

How to Store Peach Cobbler  starstarstarstarstar
Do you have to refrigerate peach cobbler?

Stove Top Frying  starstarstarstarstar
How do you maintain a constant temperature in the oil in a frying pan?

More precisely, what is a good setting (out of 1 through 10) for an electric ...

Why Peanut Oil?  starstarstarstarstar
Just curious,I've looked at quite a few recipes for southern fried chicken and they all call for peanut oil.

Why is peanut oil preferable as opposed ...

Recipe for Key Lime Pie  starstarstarstarstar
Looking for a quick and easy recipe for key lime pie. Can anyone help me out with a key lime pie recipe?

Chili Too Spicy  starstarstarstarstar
My husband made a batch of chili, it is way too hot and spicy and would like to know how to salvage it.

Liver & Onions  starstarstarstarstar
What is the best way to cook tender liver and onions?

Biscuits  starstarstarstarstar
No matter how hard I try, no matter how many rules I follow, I just can NOT seem to get big, flakey, high creamy biscuits...

What am i doing wrong?

I ...

Homemade Chicken and Dumplings  starstarstarstarstar
How to make homemade chicken and dumplings like grandma use to make?

How to Make Tender Oxtails  starstarstarstarstar
Can you tell me how to make tender and flavorful oxtails?

How Long Do I Cook Cabbage  starstarstarstarstar
I plan on cooking a pot that has carrots, onion, cabbage, and potatoes in it. I have already got my carrots and onion going. Next, I plan to put in my ...

Turkey Wings  starstarstarstarstar
I would like to know how to make turkey wings? Does anyone have a nice recipe I could try?

Frying Chicken  starstarstarstarstar
I can never get my chicken cooked on the inside without burning the outside, what am I doing wrong???

How to Cook Fried Chicken  starstarstarstarstar
I need to know how to cook good fried chicken!

How to Make Biscuits Without Burning Them  starstarstarstarstar
How can I bake biscuits without burning them on the bottom? It happens every time.

When Not to Cook Cabbage  starstarstarstarstar
How do I know when cabbage is too old to cook?

Too Much Salt Added to Mashed Potatoes   starstarstarstarstar
How to fix mashed potatoes after adding to much salt to them?

How to Make Homemade Gravy  starstarstarstarstar
I am lost when it comes to making gravy please. I need to know how to make homemade gravy.

Cooking Greens With No Meat  starstarstarstarstar
How to cook mustard and turnip greens with no meat and still have a good taste.

How to Make Meatloaf  starstarstarstarstar
Quick tips for cooking meatloaf

How to Make Cream Corn  starstarstarstarstar
How do you make cream style corn from home, without using heavy cream?

How to Roast Pigs Feet  starstarstarstarstar
I have found all kinds of recipes for pickled pigs feet, but I would like to roast or grill them and get all that delicious skin nice and browned up...Yum....

Cook a Pot of Cabbage  starstarstarstarstar
How do I prepare and cook a pot of cabbage soul food style?

Chess Pie  starstarstarstarstar
How do you bake a Chess Pie?

Macaroni and Cheese  starstarstarstarstar
How to make southern style Macaroni and Cheese?.

How to Cook Cows Tongue  starstarstarstarstar
I was wandering for a couple different ways of cooking cows tongue. I only ask because I have heard that it tastes like pot roast. What are some good ways ...

How to Blackened Catfish  starstarstarstarstar
I would like to know how to blackened Catfish.

How to Cook Smothered Chicken  starstarstarstarstar
I want to know exactly what i need to make smothered chicken, and how to make it?

How To Lose 10 Pounds In 2 Weeks  starstarstarstarstar
Want to know how to lose 10 pounds in 2 weeks? If you answered yes just ask this celebrate entertainer " how she lost 20 pounds in only 14 days ", dieting ...

How To Scald and Scrape A Hog  starstarstarstarstar
What is the best way to scald and scrape a hog?

How to Cook Hash Browns  starstarstarstarstar
Here's how to cook hash browns in 6 quick and easy steps. No home cooked Sunday breakfast is complete without serving up some good old-fashioned hash browns....

How to Cook Corn On The Cob  starstarstarstarstar
Here are the four best methods of how to cook corn on the cob .

Believe it or not, corn on the cob is as simple to cook as it is delicious. In the ...

How to Cook Homeade Corn Bread  starstarstarstarstar
I would like to know How to Cook Homemade Corn Bread .

How to Bake Biscuits  starstarstarstarstar
Can I use water instead of milk when I make biscuits?

How To Lower Cholesterol In 4 Easy Steps  starstarstarstarstar
These four easy steps will teach you how to lower cholesterol. Do you have high cholesterol? If so, learn how to lower your cholesterol to normal levels ...

How Long to Cook Fried Chicken in Deep fryer  starstarstarstarstar
How long do you cook chicken legs in a deep fryer.

How to Fix Soul Food Cooking Mistakes  starstarstarstarstar
We all make mistakes in the kitchen while cooking our favorite soul food recipes. Yes even me. If you've every made a mistake or blunder such as adding ...

Top 10 Soul Food Recipes  starstarstarstarstar
If you love to cook soul food you're not going to want to miss this. At the beginning of each month, I'll add the TOP 10 soul food recipes from the previous ...

How To Make Beer  starstarstarstarstar
I have been searching for weeks looking for some sound advise and someone to assist me in learning how to make beer. Can anyone help me out?

How to Grow Tomatoes   starstarstarstarstar
Learning how to growing plump & juicy mouth-watering tasty tomatoes is not as difficult as you might think. Unfortunately, most people are unsuccessful ...

How To Make Tender Oxtails  starstarstarstarstar
I cooked 5 lbs of oxtails in a roasting pan for 6 hours. The longer they cooked, the tougher they became. The temp was at 400 degrees. I took them off ...

How to make a Moist Red Velvet Cake  starstarstarstarstar
What is the key to making a red velvet cake moist but firm so it will not crumble when you cut it?

How to Season Pinto Beans  starstarstarstarstar
How can I season my pinto bean so that they will taste good?

How to Saute Veggies in a Skillet  starstarstarstarstar
I need some help learning how to saute veggies (mushrooms, asparagus, tomatoes and spinach) in a skillet.

Liver and Gravy  starstarstarstarstar
How do you fry chicken liver and have it smothered in gravy? What do you do first?

Too Much Pepper  starstarstarstarstar
If you have put too much pepper into a home made soup how can you dilute or lessen the taste of the pepper without adversely affecting the otherwise good ...

How to Clean a Hog Maw  starstarstarstarstar
We are butchering hogs this week and it has been a long time since I have cleaned the maws. Does anyone know an easy way to clean them (skin, scrape etc)...

Soul Food Beginners Cook Book  starstarstarstarstar
Where can I obtain a Soul Food Cook Book having step by step instructions. With a description of all terms used. Illustrated examples of the step process....

How to Cook Ham Hocks an Dry Lima Beans  starstarstarstarstar
Can dry Lima beans and ham hocks be cooked together in a pressure cooker, and for how long?

What to do With Leftover Turkey  starstarstarstarstar
What do I do with leftover under cooked turkey?

How to Cook Black Eyed Peas   starstarstarstarstar
How to cook black eyed peas southern style.

How to Cook Prime Rib  starstarstarstarstar
I want to fix my wife a fancy prime rib dinner. Can anyone tell me how to cook prime rib?

How to Cook Asparagus  starstarstarstarstar
I am starting a new diet, trying to cook healthy for myself and my family :). I thought I'd try my hand at cooking asparagus and was wondering if anyone ...

How to Cook Filet Mignon  starstarstarstarstar
I would like to know how to cook filet mignon.

How to Fry Collard Greens  starstarstarstarstar
Anybody know How to Fry Collard Greens?

How to Make Homemade Ice Cream  starstarstarstarstar
How do you make homemade ice cream??

Southern Style Oxtails  starstarstarstarstar
How to cook southern style oxtails?

How to Cook Turnip Greens  starstarstarstarstar
If I remember correctly cooking turnips is a little bit different than cooking collards or mustard greens. If this is the case can anyone tell me how to ...

How to Feed a Family on a Budget  starstarstarstarstar
With money being tight nowadays I was wondering if anyone had any good ideas on how to feed a Family on a tight budget?

Pigs Feet Side Dishes  starstarstarstarstar
What other side dishes will go well with pigs feet?

How to Start a Catering Business   starstarstarstarstar
Can anyone help? I need answers on How to start a catering business.

How to Make Shrimp Cocktail  starstarstarstarstar
How do I make fresh shrimp cocktail? I have frozen shrimp with the skin on? Help.

How to Cook Oxtails  starstarstarstarstar
I'd like to know "How to cook Oxtails?".

How to Cook A Turkey  starstarstarstarstar
I am trying to prepare a turkey for X-MAS but I'm lost.

How to Roast Pumpkin Seeds  starstarstarstarstar
This is another question for any visitor to this website. If you know "How to Roast Pumpkin Seeds?" please enlighten me and the visitors to Soul Food ...

How to Cook Liver and Onions  starstarstarstarstar
Its been a while since I had liver and onions. This is my favorite dish and my EX use to make is for me all the time. Since she's not in the picture anymore ...

How to Make Soul Food  starstarstarstarstar
I want to impress my new boyfriend who thinks I can cook. I need to learn how to make soul food in the next three days. I need a kitchen miracle so please ...

How to Make Giblet Gravy   starstarstarstarstar
I would like to know how to make giblet gravy. We use to have this every Christmas and Thanksgiving holiday, but now the Aunt who made the giblet gravy ...

How to Clean Chitterlings and Chitlins  starstarstarstarstar
I remember the great taste of the chitterlings my grandma use to make when I was growing up. Since she's not around anymore to cook chitlins, I thought ...

How to Clean Hog Maws  starstarstarstarstar
How to clean hog maws?

How to Fix Deviled Eggs  starstarstarstarstar
I'd like to know how to fix deviled eggs.

How to Cook Pigs Feet  starstarstarstarstar
Its been awhile since I last enjoyed a plate of pigs feet. Now that I'm craving the taste of pigs feet, I would like to know how to cook pigs feet.

How to Cook Cabbage  starstarstarstarstar
I've heard that cabbage is a very nutritious and good for you vegetable and was told that I should add cabbage to my diet. I'd like to know how to cook ...

How to Make Collard Greens  starstarstarstarstar
It's been a while since I've enjoyed a nice plate of well cooked and seasoned collard greens. Now I'm thinking about getting in the kitchen myself and ...

Baked Potato Instructions  starstarstarstarstar
I would like to oven bake some potatoes and need some simple and easy instructions on how to make bake potatoes. Can anyone explain to me how baking of ...

How to Make Ribs in the Oven  starstarstarstarstar
Thought I'd try my hand at cooking ribs in the oven since the weather outside is cold and miserable not allowing me to use my barbecue grill outside. Does ...

How to Steam Crab Legs  starstarstarstarstar
Who knows how to steam crab legs? If you have a good method I'm all ears for learning how to prepare steamed crab legs. Again I'm all ears, listening, standing ...

How to Bake Crab Legs  starstarstarstarstar
I would like to know how to bake crab legs. Please share your favorite tips and techniques for bake crab legs?

How To Cook Corned Beef  starstarstarstarstar
I need to learn how to cook corn beef? Having not had it for some time, I thought it would be fun to learn to cook corn beef myself. Please share your ...

What are Hog Maws  starstarstarstarstar
What is a Hog Maw and how do you clean them?

How to Make Gizzard Gravy  starstarstarstarstar
Does anyone have a rich gizzard gravy recipe for deep fried chicken gizzards?

How to Make Gravy  starstarstarstarstar
Does anyone know how to make some good gravy?

I have tried many time but have not been able to recreate anything worth eating. In the past my gravy ...

How to Cook Baby Back Ribs  starstarstarstarstar
I'm trying to impress my new boyfriend Keshawn with my cooking talent. Since he loves barbecue, I thought I'd cook him a special dinner.

The only problem ...

How to Get Rid of Chitterlings Smell  starstarstarstarstar
How do I cook chitterlings and eliminate that horrible smell that they make while cooking? I want to prepare chitterlings for Christmas Day, however I ...

Cooking Beef Tongue  starstarstarstarstar
Does anyone know how to cook cow's tongue?

Cooking pigs feet in a pressure cooker  starstarstarstarstar
How long to cook pigs feet in pressure cooker?

Best Way to Cook Pigs Feet  starstarstarstarstar
I need to know the best way to cook pigs feet.

Dumplings  starstarstarstarstar
I've decided to try my hand at making some homemade chicken and dumplings. The only problems is, I don't know how to make the dumplings from scratch. How ...

Dumplins  starstarstarstar
How do you make dumplins with self rising flour?

How Long Will Frozen Oxtails Keep  starstarstarstar
How long can you keep oxtails in the freezer before you use them? I have a bag that I froze about 9 months ago that got pushed to the bottom of the freezer ...

How to Oxtails Lima Beans and Rice  starstarstarstar
How do I cook oxtails and Lima beans with rice? Do I cook them all separate, then combine them or what?

How Long to Cook Pigs Feet  starstarstarstar
How long to cook pigs feet.

How to Cook Steak  starstarstarstar
I just bought a new grill and was wondering if you could tell me how to cook steak?

How to Cook Salmon   starstarstarstar
Anyone know how to cook salmon?

I'm starting a new diet, getting away from red meat and pork. I thought I should try my hand at fish. Seeing how I live ...

Divinity Candy  starstarstarstar
Can anyone tell me what would cause divinity candy to puddle? Your answer would be much appreciated.

How To Cook Hard Boiled Eggs  starstarstar
Learn how to cook hard boiled eggs and make perfect eggs every time. There is a secret to cooking hard boiled eggs that I will share with you right know....

How to Cook Beets  starstarstar
This questions is for any visitor to this website. Do you know How to Cook Beets? If so please educate me and the rest of the visitors to Soul Food ...

How to Cook Soul Food   starstarstar
I am considered by many to be a good cook. Recently I started dating an African American women who loves soul food and I was wonder if someone could help ...

Bread Pudding Recipe  Not rated yet
My grandmother used to save her leftover biscuit's for a few day's and then made bread pudding with them. She is now gone and I want to try to make it....

Sweet Potato Jacks or Turnovers  Not rated yet
My late grandmother used to make the best sweet potato jacks. It was like little sweet potato turnovers that were either pan fried or baked in the oven ...

How much prego pasta sauce will feed 25 people  Not rated yet
Question: Michael asked the following question. "I need to know how much Prego® sauce I will need to feed 25 people?"

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Answer: Michael ...

How to cook frozen pigs feet  Not rated yet
Question: What's the best and most tasty way to cook frozen pigs feet?

Answer: Great question! Many times fresh pigs feet will not be able in your ...

Swamp Cabbage  Not rated yet
Okay I live in Florida and my boyfriend loves swamp cabbage. I was told that it is now illegal and was wondering if it was true. If not where can I buy ...

Self rising flour substitute for all purpose flour  starstarstarstarstar
Our answer to the question of is there a self rising flour substitute for all purpose flour?

Mushy Hushpuppy  Not rated yet
I was having a large crowd over for fish, hushpuppies and all the fixins'. I prepared my hushpuppy recipe and fried them before frying the fish. I placed ...

How do I fix burnt chicken corn soup?  Not rated yet
How do I fix chicken corn soup that started to burn, and now it tastes like peanut butter?

I was cooking frozen chicken corn soup for dinner and was ...

Cooking a Pig Head  Not rated yet
How do you cook a pig's head for display purpose only for a Boar's Head Dinner. We want to present the head with apple in mouth to the dinner table but ...

Pigs Tails Recipe  Not rated yet
My mother-in law who was from Alabama used to make pig's tails that were of the small variety and in a southern type red sauce that I remember to be a ...

How To Fix Too Sticky Batter  Not rated yet
So, I made some snickerdoodle batter but had to use whole wheat flour and blue bonnet instead of all purpose flour and butter. The result? My batter is ...

Creating My Own Pasta Dinner  Not rated yet
I have a combination of questions.

First off, on the pasta box it says to drain then add my sauce. Do I pour the drained pasta into a big bowl and then ...

Cream Cheese Frosting  Not rated yet
Every time I make cream cheese frosting it never turns out right. It taste great but it runs all over the place. When I cream the butter and cream cheese ...

BBQ Spare Ribs  Not rated yet
We have a large party on Saturday (it's Thursday) and we're serving BBQ Spare Ribs. Is today too early to pre-cook them? We'd like to put them in the ...

Cooked Collards Greens Storage Limit  Not rated yet
How far in advance should I cook my collards. I am having a luncheon on Saturday. I want to cook my fresh collards and let the flavor settle in. Shall ...

Homemade Cracklings for Crackling Bread  Not rated yet
I grew up in rural Virginia, where we often had crackling bread. We did not have our own hogs but neighbors who did always shared.

Does anyone know ...

Pork Stock  Not rated yet
How to make a pork stock?

Is it true that in order to have a good taste your food must be cooked with stock (either pork or fish stock)? Some people ...

No Raisin Bread Pudding  Not rated yet
Hello, My name is Honi, I would really like to know how to make southern bread pudding. My mom makes it with no raisins and it is more of a cake texture ...

How to cook run up turnip greens?  Not rated yet
I have cooked all sorts of greens all my life, but I was given some turnip greens that have run up or almost sprouted. This happens after the roots have ...

Can I Eat These Pickled Eggs  Not rated yet
I made some pickled eggs last night for the first time in my life. However, I put them in regular jars and screwed the lids on tight but they are not ...

Homemade Biscuits Without Shortening  Not rated yet
How do I make biscuits without shortening? I'm trying to make them with what I have in the kitchen and I don't have shortening and every recipe I've come ...

Black eye peas and rice  Not rated yet
I would like to know how to cook blackeye peas and rice together. I'm from the south and my mother called it hop'in john rice. Can you help me with this ...

BBQ Pigs feet  Not rated yet
How do I cook BBQ pig's feet?

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Here is my sure-fire recipe for barbecued pigs feet. Just click over to the link below ...

How to Cook Bulk Collard and Mustard Greens  Not rated yet
I love collard and mustard greens. I prefer to buy them in bulk at the local supermarket instead of in a can. How do you cook and clean greens?

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Cooking Shimp  Not rated yet
I have 10 pounds of shrimp with shell on. I want to use the shrimp as cocktails, how long do I cook the shrimp?

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Carefully ...

Beef Stew Gravy  Not rated yet
How do you thicken beef stew that is soupy? I made a pot of beef stew and it has a great flavor but it is too thin.

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To thicken ...

Thanksgiving Giblet Gravy  Not rated yet
How do I "actually" cook the Giblets for my Giblet gravy?

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Hi Ed,

Thanks for asking the question of how to cook ...

How to bake turkey tails  starstarstarstarstar
Some questions and answers about baked turkey tails. How to cook and where to find turkey tails.

How long can I freeze uncooked oxtails  Not rated yet
How long can I freeze uncooked oxtails.

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Eileen

I have been told that you can freeze fresh meat indefinitely just as long ...

How to Fry Chicken Without Burning  Not rated yet
How do I get the chicken to brown and crisp on the outside and be juicy inside without burning?

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Use smaller pieces of ...

How to Thicken Thin Hot Dog Chili?  Not rated yet
I made hot dog chili and it did not thicken as usual. What can I do?

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Not sure whether you are using beans for your hot dog chili, which ...

Chicken Spaghetti  Not rated yet
What's the best recipe for chicken spaghetti and how long do I boil the noodles so they won't get soggy?

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For best result, I recommend that ...

Meat Loaf Question  Not rated yet
How much ground beef is needed to make meatloaf for 20 senior people (not big appetites).

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Cooking for a crowd of 10 or more people can be ...

Frying chicken  Not rated yet
Can I fry chicken in a Pot?

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If the pot is suitable for grease frying it should be okay. Be sure not to add some much grease that ...

How Do You Make Peach Cobbler  Not rated yet
Hello, I want to know how to make southern peach cobbler..please.

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Yvette, so you want to know how to make southern peach cobbler?

It'...

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What side dishes goes well with pig feet?
Rice? Salad? Potato salad? Corn bread? What goes well?

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How long would I cook chicken kabobs in the oven and at what temperature?

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Can i cook beans without grease?

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