RIVER CITY DINER
Greetings!
What a blessing to have been raised in Memphis by a country cook who knew what she was doing. Good cooking was just a way of life in our household and among our extended family. My mother prepared the best fried chicken in Tipton County (We grew up in Memphis, but our reunions were in Tipton County.) according to my aunts, uncles, cousins, and great aunts & uncles; I have no reason to doubt their words of praise. I saw at every family reunion whose chicken was the first to go. And my mother wasn’t the only good cook in our house.
My daddy was a master at the grill and could throw together a variety of tasty snacks inside as well. He specialized in oyster stew & Bleu Cheese Dressing; and sitting down with Daddy as we built snacks of smoked oysters, cheeses, crackers, olives, and anything else he could scrape together was a banquet in itself.
The blog entries below come from recipes we enjoy around our household; from recipes I’ve yet to try; from recipes given me by friends and family, and things I’ve read about on line or in real print. Yes, I do still subscribe to magazines that come in the mail. Also there are posts about cooking equipment, techniques, sources for more information, etc. I hope you find something of interest. By all means, feel free to write
Bacon Explosion #3
Sounds weird, eh? My little brother turned me on to this. It's a lot of work, but is worth the effort just for show if nothing else. Oh, and it IS tasty. The New York Times featured this recipe recently, as did Good Morning America Update (February 1, 2009 - Super...
Bacon Explosion #2
Ingredients 1 (12-oz.) bottle lager beer or ale½ cup apple cider vinegar1½ tsp. kosher salt½ cup bourbon, divided1 cup ketchup½ cup reduced-sodium soy sauce½ cup honey2 garlic cloves, crushed1½ Tbsp. barbecue spice rub½ tsp. freshly ground black pepper ...
Bacon Explosion
Sounds weird, eh? My little brother turned me on to this. It's a lot of work, but is worth the effort just for show if nothing else. Oh, and it IS tasty. The New York Times featured this recipe recently, as did Good Morning America Update (February 1, 2009 - Super...
Chicken Pot Pie
cooking spray1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour2 envelopes rapid-rise yeast1 tablespoon parsley flakes1 tablespoon sugar1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup milk (very warm 120-130°F)2 tablespoons corn oil1 egg Filling 2 packages chicken gravy mix2 cups cold water1-1/2 tablespoons minced...
Building Dwayne’s Ribs
Dwayne does almost as good a job on ribs as Daddy used to do. He’s a pretty good cook, as is his son, Eli. They get it honest.. Ingredients 2 racks Pork ribs2 cups Pineapple juiceDry Rub for RibsApple ciderCooking Oil Instructions Rub ribs down with spicy BBQ rub and...
TEMPLATE – FEB 24 – PLAIN – NO CLUTTER
Ingredients 3 pounds Chinese style pork ribs (These typically are cut into short pieces.)ketchuphoneyginger (I used ground; fresh would work better probably.)white peppergarlic powderonion powdersherrysoy saucecooking oil Directions Combine a cup of ketchup or so with...
Chinese Ribs
Ingredients 3 pounds Chinese style pork ribs (These typically are cut into short pieces.) ketchup honey ginger (I used ground; fresh would work better probably.) white pepper garlic powder onion powder sherry soy sauce cooking oil Directions Combine a cup of ketchup...
Cod Filets
We picked up this wild-caught cod at Krogers, and gave it a try. We both were delighted with the way it turned out. We're going to try this with a freezer pack soon. Ingredients 2 Cod filets, 1-inch thick Butter Old Bay Seasoning Vinegar (We used red wing vinegar)...
Cod Filets in Butter
Chicken Under A SkilletApr 29, 2025by Lodge Cast Iron This classic chicken recipe features a short list of ingredients but packs so much flavor in every bite. The secret? Weight! We sandwich a spatchcocked chicken between two skillets to help more meat make contact...
Shrimp Poached in Butter
A simple Gulf-style skillet boil with a rich lemon-garlic butter broth Ingredients 1 lb medium or large shrimp, peeled & deveined 1 lb baby potatoes, halved 1 stick (½ cup) unsalted butter 1 cup water or seafood stock 4 cloves garlic, smashed 1 lemon, cut into...