The Writings and Experiences of Lela Jefferson Fagan
I always have enjoyed cooking. My father bought me my first cookbook when I was 16. He jokingly wrote in its dedication that he purchased it in the hopes by having the proper training I would burn less food. At that point, I had not cooked a meal yet… so I remember giving him an odd look after reading it. He smiled, laughed and patted me on my head.
Now more 20 years later I am still experimenting in the kitchen. I have a few signature dishes that my husband, family, and friends request I cook up for gatherings. With the Internet and websites like Pinterest and search engines like Google, I can find new recipes inspirations with just a few keystrokes. In this section, you will find some of my favorites.
I am passionate about cooking and feeding my family delicious meals that I have made myself. Even though I work full time, am a head football coach’s wife, and have three children with invisible special needs, I still want to provide my family with hot, nutritious meals. However, finding the time to cook has only…
For the following recipe, I found all the ingredients at my local grocer. I had adapted it from a recipe I found on Pinterest. Original Source: http://diana212m.blogspot.com/2013/08/express-o-originals-raspberry-bread.html Equipment Needed: 8×8 Inch or a Standard Loaf Baking Pan Large Mixing Bowl Hand Mixer Large Spoon Ingredients: 2 Eggs 2 Cups White Flour 1 3/4 Cup Brown Sugar…
For the following recipe, I found all the ingredients at my local grocer. It is not solely my own creation; it was adapted from a recipe I found on Pinterest. Equipment Needed: 8×8 or 9×13 inch Baking Pan (Glass is my preference) Large Mixing Bowl Microwave A pair of rubber gloves (optional) Paring Knife Ingredients:…
A Perfect Recipe by Heather Lindsey You may have seen the buzz on the web in the recent weeks about Heather Lindsey‘s (founder of Pinky Promise*) second release “A Perfect Recipe”. It’s a 30 day devotional packed with healthy practical tips and 50 vegetarian friendly recipes. My copy just arrived in the mail over the weekend! Heather…
For the following recipe, I found all the ingredients at my local grocer. Equipment Needed: Electric Slow Cooker / Crockpot Large Mixing Bowl Tea Kettle Ingredients: 10 lb bag of chicken quarters ½ cup of Lemon Juice Yellow Curry Powder 2 Tbsp. of Jamaican Jerk Seasoning 1 cup of Italian Bread Crumbs Your favorite…
For the following vegetable side dish recipe, I found all the ingredients at my local grocer. Ingredients: ½ Bag of Glory Foods Kale (1lb) or 1 16 oz bag 2 slices of uncooked and diced Jennie O Turkey Bacon 1 Tbsp. of your favorite seasonings (i.e. Italian Seasoning, Lawry’s Seasoning Salt, or Tony Chachere’s Original Creole…
For a quick, healthy and filling breakfast alternative try the following recipe. All items were purchased at my local grocer. Equipment Needed: Ice Crushing Blender Measuring Cup Ingredients: 1 Cup of Ice 2 Cups of Unsweetened Almond Breeze Vanilla Milk 2 Cups of Frozen HEB Brand Mixed Fruit (Peaches, Strawberries, Cantaloupe, Pineapple and Grapes)…
This recipe yields one loaf of “Whole Wheat Peanut Butter Banana Bread”. I have adapted it over time from my original that was just plain. Equipment Needed: Standard Loaf Baking Pan Large Mixing Bowl Hand Mixer Large Spoon Ingredients: 1 cup of brown sugar ½ of a cup virgin extra olive oil 1 cup of…