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GRILLED TILAPIA FILLETS

My friend, Bob, does the grilling for us on a regular basis.  Bob grills a great steak and delicious pork chops but decided he wanted to do some fish.  He made these tilapia fillets for us on Friday.  They turned out so good, I had to post the recipe for you to try.  We all [...]

NUTTY GINGER CHICKEN

This tasty chicken recipe is different and a great way to serve chicken to guests.  We like it over brown rice but can use brown or white.  You could serve it over pasta, too. 2 to 3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken, cut into strips (I used chicken fingers, can use any chicken parts you like) [...]

SOUTHERN CRACKER SALAD

This salad has been around in the South for years.  I remember vividly the first time I ever saw it or had it served to me at a meal. My new mother-in-law, a Southern lady from Mississippi,  served it for dinner back in 1976.   I thought it was the grossest looking stuff I had ever [...]

THREE BEAN SALAD

This is a great salad to take to potlucks and you can make it ahead of time. It also keeps well for several days in the refrigerator. 1 (14.25 ounce) can French style green beans, drained 1 (14.5 ounce) can wax beans, drained 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained 1/2 cup green pepper, chopped [...]