Gumbo is the history of the Gulf South in a big pot. Okra, or as Africans called it gombo, can be used to thicken this big pot of history. You can also use filé to thicken, which is ground sassafras leaves, and was known as kombo to Choctaw Indians. Mix Choctaw Indian, with coastal West Africa, … Continue reading Turkey and Andouille Gumbo
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Sage Sweet Potatoes
Sweet potatoes have long been a staple in Southern households including the home I grew up in. Grandma Pendarvis used to grow rows and rows of them in her garden and would lay them out in the sun to "cure". She grew some of the biggest sweet potatoes in Mobile County and was even featured in … Continue reading Sage Sweet Potatoes
Oyster Dressing
Whether you're a seafood person or not you can take something from this recipe because you can easily substitute oysters with extra portabella mushrooms, various meats, or meat substitutes. Dressing is the Southern word for stuffing and is mostly served during Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays, but it can be served anytime especially when you're seeking a … Continue reading Oyster Dressing