Zesty Shrimp Skillet

4 slices bacon
1/2 cup Italian dressing
1 onion, halved and sliced
garlic powder to taste
1 pepper- mild jalapeno, bell pepper, hot cayenne- your choice
15 ounces of tomato sauce
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 pound peeled, deveined shrimp
4 cups hot cooked white rice
Cook bacon.  Remove and drain slices on a paper towel.  Add the dressing, onion, pepper and garlic powder.  [...]

Ignored Omelets

Omelets.  Messy, messy.  Must watch them closely, or they’ll burn.  No fun trying to make them for breakfast, because if you screw them up, you’ve screwed up your day.  Also, it’s never a good idea to try to let your kids fix their own.  Skip the mess, skip the hassle, enjoy your morning and have [...]

Chow Chow

Chow Chow is a southern relish of sorts.  It’s great on a variety of vegetables like peas and greens, but it works well as a hotdog relish too.  Sometimes it’s good enough to make a sandwich out of.
10 green (unripe) tomatoes
8 red (ripe) tomatoes
6 large bell peppers
3-6 jalapeno peppers (Pick the level of [...]

Fresh Berry Cobbler

It’s that time of year! Blackberries are getting ripe down south, so blueberries, strawberries and such couldn’t be far behind. Don’t know what to do with all those scrumptious berries? Try a quick and easy cobbler.
1 cup sugar
1 cup self-rising flour
1 cup of milk
1 stick of margarine
2 cups fresh blackberries*
Melt margarine and [...]