Back Road Bistros: THE TRACKS

Back Road Bistros: THE TRACKS

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Donna Pearson started The Tracks eight years ago, on a budget that most financial experts would have laughed at, but Pearson and her stalwart friends Nikona Tidwell and Becky Wammack have made it work. The Tracks hums with activity, old friends great each other, and...
Shrimp Bake

Shrimp Bake

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SHRIMP BAKE 1½ pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined 1 (12.8-ounce) package smoked Andouille sausage, thinly sliced 2 ears corn, each cut crosswise into 4 pieces 1 pound small red potatoes, washed and halved 2 lemons, sliced 2 tablespoons olive oil Tony Chachere’s...
PORK CHOPS WITH RED PEPPER JELLY

PORK CHOPS WITH RED PEPPER JELLY

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4 (3⁄4-inch-thick) bone-in center-cut pork chops 1 teaspoon salt 1⁄2 teaspoon ground black pepper 3 tablespoons butter, divided 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1⁄2 teaspoons red pepper flakes 1/3 cup dry white wine 3⁄4 cup chicken broth 1⁄2...
SPINACH AND ARTICHOKE POT PIE

SPINACH AND ARTICHOKE POT PIE

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2 tablespoons butter 1⁄4 cup chopped onions 1 (9-ounce) package frozen spinach 1 (14-ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 4 eggs 1⁄2 cup cream 1⁄4 teaspoon nutmeg Salt, black pepper, and white pepper to taste 1 cup shredded...

Christmas Cards for Soldiers

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Willie Smith, a native of Brandon, is grateful for her family members who have served in the United States Armed Forces, including those currently in active duty and retired. Knowing that a soldier’s service often keeps him or her away from loved ones during the...