• 3 Mirlitons, sliced lengthwise (substitute another squash or eggplant if mirliton is unavailable)
• 1/4 lb butter
• 1 cup chopped onions
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper
• 1/4 cup diced garlic
• 1/2 lb diced ham
• salt and pepper to taste
• pepper sauce to taste
• 1 cup chicken stock
• 1 cup shrimp, peeled and devained
• 1/4 cup chopped parsley
• 1½ cup italian bread crumbs
• 6 pats of butter

Shrimp and Ham Stuffed Mirliton

Click image to enlarge

• 2 sticks of butter
• 1/4 cup onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon garlic, chopped
• 1 teaspoon jalapeno chili, chopped
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 2 tablespoons Jack Daniiel's whiskey
• 8 ounce can tomato paste
• 1 cup strong brewed coffee
• 1 cup chicken stock
• 1/4 cup packed brown suggar
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tblespoon cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon molasses

Jack Daniel's Barbecue Sauce

Click image to enlarge

• 6 cups chicken stock 
• 1 yellow onion, finely chopped 
• 2 carrots, peeled, halved lengthwise, and thinly sliced 
• 2 celery stalks, thinly sliced 
• 2 zucchini, thinly sliced 
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
• 2 oz dried very thin egg noodles
• 1/2 cup shredded or cubed, skinless cooked chicken meat
• Salt and freshly ground pepper

Chicken Vegetable Noodle Soup

Click image to enlarge

• 4 strips bacon
• 1 cup yellow onions, diced
• 1 cup celery, diced
• 1 cup bell pepper, diced
• 2 tablespoons garlic, minced
• 8 chicken thighs
• 2 cups chicken stock
• 1 tablespoon dark roux
• 4 links smoked pork sausage, sliced
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 tablespoon Cajun Creole seasoning
• Dash Louisiana hot sauce
• 1 can tomatoes and green chilis, such as Rotel
• 3 cups sliced okra
• Kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 6 cups cooked long grain white rice, such as Supreme

Okra and Tomatoes with Stewed Chicken and Sausage

Click image to enlarge
Image courtesy of George Graham

• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup onions, diced
• 1 cup red bell pepper, diced
• 1/4 cup garlic, minced
• 1 (3-lb) fryer chicken, cut into 8 pieces
• 3 cups chicken stock, or as needed
• 4 cups butter beans, shelled
• 1/2 cup green onions, sliced
• salt and freshly ground black pepper

Smothered Chicken With Butter Beans

Click image to enlarge

• 10-12 cups ½-inch bread cubes, plus 2 cups finely ground fresh bread crumbs (use a food processor) from a couple loaves of dense, crusty Italian or French bread
• 3 tablespoons Italian seasoning, divided
• 1 tablespoon plus ¾ teaspoon salt, divided
• 2½ teaspoons freshly ground black pepper, divided
• 2 teaspoons fennel seeds, minced
• 1½ teaspoons orange zest, finely grated
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 4 pounds), trimmed, rinsed, and patted dry
• 4 large split bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts (about 4 pounds), protruding rib bones and excess fat trimmed, rinsed, patted dry, and halved crosswise
• 1 pound bulk Italian sausage or 1 pound links, casings removed
• 2 medium onions, chopped (about 2 cups)
• 3 medium celery stalks, chopped (about 1 cup)
• 1½ cups golden raisins or finely chopped dried Turkish apricots
• ½ cup fresh parsley, minced
• 2 large eggs
• 1 quart chicken broth

Festive Roast Chicken with Stuffing

Click image to enlarge

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/4 cup pecans, chopped
• 1 cup long-grain rice
• 2 tablespoons shallots, finely diced
• 1 tablespoon carrots, finely diced
• 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
• 1/8 teaspoon finely ground black pepper
• 2 cups chicken stock
• 1 tablespoon thinly sliced green onions, whit and green parts

Pecan Rice Pilaf

Click image to enlarge

• 8 ounces fresh black-eyed peas (or any other variety)
• 8 ounces fresh baby lima beans
• 1 bay leaf
• 4 sprigs thyme
• 6 cups chickenn stock
• 2 carrots, 1 trimmed and left whole and 1 finely diced
• 3 celery stalks, 1 trimmed and left whole and 2 finely diced
• 2 small onions, 1 halved and 1 finely diced
• 1 head garlic, top trimmed
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, diced

Fricassee of Peas and Beans

Click image to enlarge

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, sliced
• 12 ounces amber ale
• 2 cups chicken stock
• 1/2 cup half-and-half
• 1 cup grated sharp Cheddar cheese
• 1 cup grated Gruyere cheese
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1½ lbs cooked leftover hamburger patties, coarsely chopped
• 1/4 head iceburg lettuce, shredded
• 6 slices bacon, cooked crisp and coarsely chopped
• 12 cherry tomatoes, halved
• croutons
• 1 small onion, chopped
• ketchup
• yellow mustard

Bacon Cheeseburger Soup

Click image to enlarge

• 3/4 cup yellow onion, small dice
• 1/3 cup green pepper, small dice
• 1/3 cup celery, small dice
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram
• 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
• 2 cups okra, cut crosswise into stars
• 2 cups smoked turkey thigh or smoked ham
• 1 cup sweet corn, removed from the cob
• 1 cup short grain rice
• 2 cups vegetable or chicken stock

Okra and Corn Purloo

Click image to enlarge