Simple Daily Recipes

Fresh Okra and Tomatoes

Okra is in season around these parts of Texas. The most common okra recipes involve frying it up. And while I love the salty crunch of good fried okra, it's not my favorite favorite. Okra cooked with stewed tomatoes and onions is what I crave this time of year. My Memaw called it 'Okra Gumbo'. Is that what you call this too? HERE'S ALL IT TAKES 1 pint fresh okra, cut into 1/2-inch slices 1 (15 oz.) can diced tomatoes with liquid 1/4 to 1/3 cup diced yellow onion 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground pepper Add all the ingredients to a medium sauce pan, cook ...

Simple Lentil Chili Recipe

Of all the simple lentil recipes I have tried, this one is fast becoming my favorite way to eat lentils. My newest friend from Virginia, Cheryl B., brought this soup over last week for our lunch together. The kids chowed down! Cheryl was sweet enough to leave extra lentil chili behind for me to photograph and enjoy. And I certainly did just that. ;D HERE'S ALL IT TAKES 1 1/2 teaspoon canola oil 1 tablespoon. minced garlic 2 cups chopped onion 1 (16 oz.) pkg. frozen carrots (I use about 4 cups of fresh sliced carrots) 1 (16 oz.) pkg. lentils (any color is fine but red ...

Homecooked Black Eyed Peas

2 pounds fresh shelled black eyed peas 1 tablespoon oil or bacon drippings 1 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper enough water to cover peas in the pot Place all the ingredients in a large pot over medium high heat. Make sure you have enough water to cover the peas with 2 inches of water. After the water comes to a boil, cover with a lid, reduce heat and simmer for 2 hours. Set your timer for the first hour and check the water level on the peas. Add more water if necessary, you want at least 1 inch of water above the peas. Cover with ...

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Most AWESOME French Toast!

For some time now, I've wanted to make really good French toast. I've eaten plenty of not so good French toast from restaurants. I've eaten so much that I thought I really didn't like it at all. This morning my life is turned around. I feel a new spring in my step. My kids and husband look at me with a brighter sparkle in their eyes. Their smiles and yummy sounds filled my heart while they joyfully ate their breakfast this morning. I have Chef John at FoodWishes.com to thank for it all. His instructional video on French Toast -The Fancy ...