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...

If you like good music and tasty desserts...come to my concert on December 16, 2021. Ticket Purchase https://southernjazzandsweetsholiday...

If you are interested in learning more about starting a business..this is the class for you. Registration is required. November 15, 2021 ...

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...

Latrell's Spicy Haitian Piklez! Ingredients 2 cups shredded cabbage 1 large carrot 1 cup thinly sliced bell pepper (green, orange, red) 1...

Latrell’s Sugar Cane Shrimp Skewers Serves 5 Ingredients · 10 colossal shrimp (2 pounds), peeled and deveined · 1/2 cup...

Latrell’s Brown Sugar Grilled Pineapple Ingredients 1 pineapple cut into spears 1/2 cup Brown Sugar 1/2 cup Butter melted 1 teaspoon...

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...

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...

Turkey, Squash and Zucchini Surprise

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. ...

Have you ever wondered what you should do with that can of salmon in your pantry? Growing up, we had salmon croquettes regularly. Here...

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...