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Southern Jazz and Sweets
Jun 17, 20221 min read
Latrell's Easy Slow Cooker Pulled Pork
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!...
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Southern Jazz and Sweets
Apr 20, 20221 min read
Latrell's Smoothie Recipe
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...
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Southern Jazz and Sweets
Mar 15, 20221 min read
Let's talk about Rutabagas!
Let's talk about root vegetables. Many of us are familiar with Russet potatoes, sweet potatoes and carrots. Have you ever tasted...
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Southern Jazz and Sweets
Mar 15, 20221 min read
Latrell's Favorite Pecan Pie
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...
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Southern Jazz and Sweets
Mar 15, 20222 min read
Latrell's Easy & Tasty Stir Fry
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...
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Southern Jazz and Sweets
Nov 30, 20211 min read
Latrell's Warm Peachy Parfait
Try this light and delicious recipe for the holidays! This one reminds me of peach cobbler! Latrell’s Warm Peachy Parfait Ingredients *6...
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Southern Jazz and Sweets
Nov 13, 20211 min read
Crawfish/Shrimp Beignets w/Creole Tartar Sauce
Crawfish or Shrimp Beignets Serves 4-6 Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 tsp baking powder 1 cup water 2 tsp chopped...
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Southern Jazz and Sweets
Nov 9, 20212 min read
Holiday Turkey Tips
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...
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Southern Jazz and Sweets
Nov 6, 20211 min read
Holiday Jazz Concert and Desserts by Latrell
If you like good music and tasty desserts...come to my concert on December 16, 2021. Ticket Purchase https://southernjazzandsweetsholiday...
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Southern Jazz and Sweets
Nov 6, 20211 min read
Come to my Business 101 Class--Entities
If you are interested in learning more about starting a business..this is the class for you. Registration is required. November 15, 2021 ...
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Southern Jazz and Sweets
Oct 17, 20211 min read
Latrell's Easy Mexican Street Corn
Mexican Street Corn—Elote Ingredients 6 to 8 medium ears sweet corn, husks removed 1/2 cup Mexican crema, or sour cream 1/2 cup...
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Southern Jazz and Sweets
Oct 17, 20211 min read
What should you do with extra cabbage? Make Spicy Hatian Piklez!
Latrell's Spicy Haitian Piklez! Ingredients 2 cups shredded cabbage 1 large carrot 1 cup thinly sliced bell pepper (green, orange, red) 1...
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Southern Jazz and Sweets
Sep 14, 20211 min read
Sugar Cane and Shrimp...Wow!
Latrell’s Sugar Cane Shrimp Skewers Serves 5 Ingredients · 10 colossal shrimp (2 pounds), peeled and deveined · 1/2 cup...
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Southern Jazz and Sweets
Sep 14, 20211 min read
Brown Sugar and Pineapple..What a combination!
Latrell’s Brown Sugar Grilled Pineapple Ingredients 1 pineapple cut into spears 1/2 cup Brown Sugar 1/2 cup Butter melted 1 teaspoon...
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Southern Jazz and Sweets
Sep 14, 20211 min read
Easy Summer Grilling--Salmon
If you missed my grilling class at the Augusta Market by the River, here is one the recipes! Latrell’s Grilled Salmon with Mustard Glaze...
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Southern Jazz and Sweets
Sep 14, 20211 min read
Latrell's Easy Vegetable Soup
The fall is upon us and many of you may be looking for quick and easy recipes that are tasty yet not too expensive to create. This...
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Southern Jazz and Sweets
Jul 21, 20201 min read
Turkey, Squash, and Zucchini Surprise
Turkey, Squash and Zucchini Surprise
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Southern Jazz and Sweets
Apr 22, 20201 min read
Strawberries and Salad, what a mix!
One of my favorite things to do is to pair sweet and savory items together in my salads. Not only is it tasty, but it is good for you. ...
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M. Latrell
Mar 11, 20201 min read
Latrell's Easy Salmon Croquettes
Have you ever wondered what you should do with that can of salmon in your pantry? Growing up, we had salmon croquettes regularly. Here...
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M. Latrell
Feb 1, 20201 min read
Healthy Eating
Healthy eating does not have to be boring! I love to add things to my cabbage dish to make it interesting and colorful. You can also use...
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