Log In
Or create an account ->
Imperial Library
Home
About
News
Upload
Forum
Help
Login/SignUp
Index
Cover Page
Title Page
Copyright Page
Dedication
Contents
Introduction
Chapter 1: Where I Come from
Chapter 2: Cook Out!
D-Daddy’s Fried Fish (and Old-Fashioned Fish Fry)
Classic Fried Fries
Hushpuppies With Green Onions
Barbecue Shrimp In the Shell
Corn Grit Waffles
Aunt Grace’s Crawfish Etouffée
Basic Rice
Big Ol’ Mess Jambalaya
Grilled Oysters
Lemon-Garlic Butter
Oyster Slurpers With Mojito-Mignonette
Shrimp Po’ Boy
Spicy Remoulade Sauce
Revved-Up Brussels Sprouts Slaw
Grilled and Smothered Strip Steak
Reverse Seared Cowboy Cut Tomahawk Rib Eye
Honky-Tonk Tequila Steak
Chapter 3: Cooking In the Woods
Veggie Packets
Salmon-in-the-Fire
Redfish On the Half Shell
Spicy Wild Turkey Tenders
Getcha Some Duck Gumbo
The Roux
Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeño Duck Poppers
“Don’t Knock It ’til You Try It” Squirrel Stew
Cast Iron Steak and Eggs
Elk Chili
Camp Grilled Wings
Venison Jerky
Venison Salami
Chapter 4: Celebrate! With Food
New Year’s Day
Red Beans and Rice
Beans and Greens
Beans from Scratch
Springtime Feast
Classic Shrimp Boil With Corn and Red Potatoes With Spicy Butter
Dale’s Sautéed Shrimp
Taco Bar
Kix’s Carnitas-Style Tacos
James’ Famous Pork “Butt” Rub
Taco Time Beans
KB’s Lemon-Cilantro Guacamole
Barb’s Homemade Salsa
Next-Day Nachos
Ultimate Tailgater
St. Louis-Style Ribs
Hickory-Smoked Barbecued Baby Back Ribs
Smoked Sausages
Kiel-babas
Smashed Tater Salad
Grilled Peaches
Roasted Corn
Compound Butter
Jalapeño Cilantro Butter
Other Compound Butter Ideas
Pastel Azteca
Tailgating Beverage Ideas
Thanksgiving At the Brooks’
Spatchcocked Turkey
Barbara’s Veggie Stuffing
Cranberry-Orange Sauce
Asparagus Mold
Sour Cream Dressing
Creamed Onions
Molly’s Pumpkin Pie
Bourbon-Vanilla Whipped Cream
Chapter 5: Easy On the Sides
Aunt Katty’s Cheese Wafers
Sweet Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Deviled Eggs
Tabbouleh Salad
Oven “Fried” Fries
Breads and Spreads
Angel Biscuits
Jalapeño-Corn Muffins
Pimento Cheese—Two Ways
Laura’s Wingin’ It Pimento Cheese
Southern-Style Pimento Cheese
Tomato-Jalapeño-Garlic Schmear
Lemony Tomato Jam
Tipsy Fig Preserves
Creamy Honey Butter With Orange Zest
Molasses Apple Butter
Chapter 6: A Little Kick
KB’s Shreveport Shake Seasoning
Kickin’ It Hot Sauce
Make-Your-Own Fish Dip (Tartar Sauce)
Straight-Up Barbecue Sauce
Creole Barbecue Spice
Steak Sauces
Demi-Glace At Home
Brandy Cream Mustard Sauce
Chapter 7: Sweets and Indulgences
Dessert Wine-Pairing Tips
Fired-Up Bananas Foster
Banana Puddin’
Beignets
Homemade Peach Ice Cream
Bourbon Caramel Sauce
Summer Strawberry Shortcakes
Brownie Cakes
Mrs. Chase’s Brownies
Heavenly Hash Cake
Garden Cake
Vanilla Buttercream Frosting
Amazing Coconut Cake
Bourbon-Soaked Celebration Cake
King Cake
Oatmeal Cookies
Ice Cream Sandwiches
Lemon Squares
Chocolate Praline Pecan Pie
Toasted Pecans
Pralines
Basic Pie Pastry
Chapter 8: Libations, Cocktails, and Beverages
Mint-Infused Simple Syrup
Scotch On the Rocks
Manhattan
KB’s Go-To Moscow Mule
Blood-Orange Madras (and Mocktail)
Grapefruit-Basil Sangarita
Grapefruit-Basil Sangarita Mocktail
Bourbon Slushies
Holiday Milk Punch
Ginger Mo’
Ginger Mo’ Mocktail
Derby Day Mint Julep
Café Brulot
Southern Tea
Peach Tea
Frothy Lemonade
Fiery Apple Cider
Acknowledgments
← Prev
Back
Next →
← Prev
Back
Next →