6 cups prepared strawberries (about 2 quart boxes strawberries) 4½ cups sugar 1/4 cup lemon juice 1/4 cup elderberry juice Yield: About 4...

25 Elderflowers or 1/8 cup dried flowers 3 large yellow bell peppers 2 Thai Chilies 1 1/2 cups of white vinegar 7 cups sugar 1 pouch...

How Does Canning Preserve Foods? This information was adaped from the National Center for Food Preservation. Please visit that site for...

Blueberries are delicious all year long! Especially at a brunch during the holidays. They taste good and they are a superfood!...

Happy New Year! After all of the deliciously rich holiday food we just enjoyed, everyone could use a light but hearty meal. Soup is the...

Serves 4 Ingredients 2 cups or 1 14.75 oz of canned black eyed peas 2 cups or 1 14.75 can of whole kernel corn ½ cup of finely diced...

Smoked Fish Dip Ingredients 3 ounces smoked fish ( flaked)(about 1/2 cup) 1 8 - ounce package cream cheese, softened 1/2 teaspoon finely...

Here is a wonderful summer salad recipe that makes tomatoes the star of the show! Latrell’s Tomato, Cucumber and Onion Salad ¼ cup of...

Guacamole is one of my favorite toppings! It good as a dip, a topping and a sandwich spread. Yum!! · 1 Haas avocado, halved,...

What's the difference between salsa and pico de gallo? Pico is an uncooked topping and salsa is cooked. This quick and easy verson will...

I love making toppings to go on my tacos, seafood or other meats. Mango salsa is a slightly sweet yet spicy topping that is simply...

Learning to ride a motorcycle can be so much fun...and scary at the same time. Once you get the hang of it there is nothing like the feel...

Summertime picnics mean barbeque! An easy way to make pulled pork is to cook it in a slow cooker or the oven for a few hours. Enjoy!...

Ingredients 1/4 cup of orange or pineapple juice 1/2 cup blueberries 1 ripe banana 1/2 cup chopped strawberries 1 cup loosely packed...

Let's talk about root vegetables. Many of us are familiar with Russet potatoes, sweet potatoes and carrots. Have you ever tasted...

As we approach the Dr. Martin Luther King holiday, I am reminded that Dr. King’s family had a small kitchen garden in their backyard. In...

Preparing healthy meals for your family can be time consuming, but it does not have to be. Simple meals can be tasty too! I love making...

Try this light and delicious recipe for the holidays! This one reminds me of peach cobbler! Latrell’s Warm Peachy Parfait Ingredients *6...

Crawfish or Shrimp Beignets Serves 4-6 Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 tsp baking powder 1 cup water 2 tsp chopped...

Latrell’s Holiday Turkey Tips Live your best life! That is my motto. My name is Menia L. Chester, I am a chef, owner of Desserts by...