Diamond | River City Diner

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 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 chowder & 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.

Yet Another Gumbo

Apr 5, 2024 | cajun, Seafood

Ingredients 4 oz vegetable oil4 oz all-purpose flour1 1/2 1b raw, whole, head-on medium-sized (31-50 count) shrimp2 qt water1 cup diced onion1/2 cup diced celery1 1/2 cup diced green peppers2 Tbsp minced garlic1 1/2 cup peeled, seeded and chopped tomato1...

Trussing a Chicken

Apr 5, 2024 | Poultry

I've not tried this yet, but one day I will. I'm interested in roasting chicken to use in pot pies, etc.

Collection of Crawfish Etouffee Recipes

Nov 25, 2023 | Seafood

Louisiana Style: Allrecipes.com allrecipes.com/recipe/76155/louisiana-crawfish-etouffee/ Stir in the flour until well blended. Gradually stir in the tomato sauce and water, then add the crawfish tails and bring to a simmer. Add the green onions and season...