Country@Heart Dinner Diaries
Gwin’s Roadhouse Sausage Gravy
By Tim H. Martin
Recipe Courtesy of Gwin’s Roadhouse, Cooper Landing, Alaska Ingredients: • 1 lb. ground pork sausage • 3 1/4 cups whole milk • 1/2 cup all purpose flour • 1/2 tablespoon pork base or 1 beef bullion cub... READ MORE
Fire Grits!
By Tim H. Martin
Just the right amount of heat in this devilishly creamy dish Ingredients: • 1 cup quick grits • 2 cups half-and-half • 2 cups chicken stock • 2 (10 oz.) cans original RO*TEL diced tomatoes and green chilies, drained &bu... READ MORE
Tasso: America’s Great Unknown Secret Ingredient
By Tim H. Martin
So, what is tasso? I believe it’s the best-kept secret ingredient in all of American food culture. Unless you’re from the Cajun Country of southern Louisiana, you’ve probably never heard of it — even my spell-checker... READ MORE
Gator Tail Jambalaya
By Tim H. Martin
Traditionally, jambalaya is made with ham and other leftovers, but is wonderful with a variety of meats and your favorite ingredients. Try swapping out items in this recipe with things such as scallops, crawfish, duck, squirrel, pheasant, r... READ MORE
Heavenly Cream Biscuits
By Tim H. Martin
Not Grandma’s, but Still Divine Ingredients: • 2 1/2 cups self-rising flour, plus extra for dusting (I prefer White Lily) • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream • Butter, to dot biscuit tops Directions: Preheat oven to 500 degr... READ MORE