This gallery contains 1 photo.
Skinny Frittata Prep Time: 15 minutesCook Time: 7 minutesTotal Time: 24 minutes Yield: 2 to 3 Servings This tastes more like a delicious indulgence than a “good for you” breakfast.Ingredients6 egg whites 1/2 teaspoon sea salt Freshly ground pepper to … Continue reading
This gallery contains 1 photo.
DESSERT/POUND CAKE Prep Time: 10 minutesCook Time: 1 hour, 30 minutesTotal Time: 1 hour, 40 minutes Yield: 16 servings Ingredients3 sticks (1 1/2 cups) unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, at room temperature 3 1/4 … Continue reading
This gallery contains 1 photo.
VEGETABLES & SIDE: SWEET POTATOES Prep Time: 40 minutesCook Time: 35 minutesTotal Time: 1 hour, 15 minutes Yield: 16 pieces Serve this reminder of old-school sweet potatoes with marshmallows to friends with sophisticated palates.Ingredients4 medium sweet potatoes, unpeeled 1/2 stick … Continue reading
This gallery contains 3 photos.
BRILLIANT LEFTOVERS: Ham Prep Time: 20 minutesCook Time: 55 minutesTotal Time: 1 hour, 15 minutes Yield: 6 servings Sometimes referred to as “double” elbow macaroni, Cavatappi pasta is a macaroni with an extra twist. Ingredients2 cups uncooked cavatappi or elbow … Continue reading
This gallery contains 2 photos.
MEAT: Ham Ingredients1 (5-7 pound) spiral-sliced, fully cooked ham, trimmed 30 whole cloves 1 1/2 cup orange juice 1/4 cup each: mustard powder, honey, brown sugar, apple juice or bourbonInstructionsHeat oven to 325 degrees. Make shallow cuts in fat to … Continue reading
This gallery contains 3 photos.
SALAD: Best Deviled Ham Prep Time: 15 minutesTotal Time: 15 minutes Yield: 3 cups Made with leftover baked ham and hard-cooked eggs, this flavorful sandwich filling or cracker topping is most often described as a great egg salad with ham. … Continue reading
This gallery contains 2 photos.
BRILLIANT LEFTOVERS: Yeast Dough, Ham Prep Time: 15 minutesCook Time: 10 minutesTotal Time: 25 minutes Yield: 8 to 10 pices Take a deep breath and channel your grandmother. The measurements are not exact because we’re working with leftovers and it’s … Continue reading
This gallery contains 1 photo.
APPETIZER: Deviled Eggs Prep Time: 20 minutesTotal Time: 20 minutes Yield: 24 halves My grandmother used to say that simplicity was the secret for the best deviled eggs. Ingredients12 hard cooked eggs, peeled, halved lengthwise 1 teaspoon prepared horseradish 1/2 … Continue reading
This gallery contains 1 photo.
BREAKFAST/BRUNCH Prep Time: 10 minutesCook Time: 8 minutesTotal Time: 18 minutes Yield: 2 servings Imagine a big tray of these at your next brunch, but don’t stop there. We love these cups for breakfast, brunch or supper. Ingredients1 slice bread, … Continue reading
"My grandmother, Juanita Davis Williams, Mobile, Alabama,
inspired our love of beauty, fashion
and Creole recipes."
… Donna Battle Pierce.
Share a family photo (jpg format) and short tribute to a family cook below:
"Chicago's Big Wave" refers to the Great Migration and the wonderful Alison Saar statue in Bronzeville. http://donnapierce.com/2013/04/chicagos-big-wave/
Cooking with my Mom
My Friend, Augie Lehmann, former organizer for Chicago's Lilydale Oldtimer Reunion
Check out this Mad Mimi newsletter
Check out this Mad Mimi newsletter
Check out this Mad Mimi newsletter
Check out this Mad Mimi newsletter
Donna’s Blog
follow: RSS