Ritzy Shrimp
When I was little my favorite seafood was fried shrimp. And I liked it fried any which way. My mom made fried shrimp using a light tempura-style batter from Recipe Jubilee, the Junior League of Mobile cookbook. Morrison’s flagship cafeteria at Springdale Plaza in...
Boneless Pork Ribs with Cider and Onion Gravy
It happened again. I went to my neighborhood grocery yesterday for milk, coffee, and anything else we might need for the next three days. (It’s Coldmageddon 2026 on the Gulf Coast as I write this.) I had to walk past the meat case on my way to the checkout. And...
Spicy Shrimp Queso
Mardi Gras is here! You know I require lots of delicious Mardi Gras party food to feed all our hungry revelers, and I’m sure you do, too. And the food must be substantial. After all, we need something hearty to keep our strength up, and celery sticks are simply not...
Sausage, Cheddar, and Apple Bread Pudding
Need an easy, make-ahead, cool-weather brunch dish? Take a look at Sausage, Cheddar, and Apple Bread Pudding. It’s delicious, it’s simple, and you can make it ahead--and even freeze it--if you want to. And while it’s tailor-made for a chilly-day brunch, it can...
Amazing Swiss Steak
This braised Swiss Steak smothered in its savory onion and tomato gravy is a cool weather favorite at my house. It’s familiar, comforting, and the flavorful beef is wonderfully tender. I always serve it with some sort of starchy vehicle to transport every last bit...

