Family Recipes
Quarles Kitchen .
Food to feed the belly and the soul.
“Everyone knows that I am a haphazard cook, which means that I do not measure, I cook by taste. Maybe that’s why I’m so good… I will give estimates, but you will have to figure things out for yourself… The saying is ‘never trust a skinny cook,’ but honey, let me tell you! Never believe everything you hear. You can trust me!” – Doris Quarles
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Stir Fried Collard Greens
Stir Fried Collard Greens 1 bunch Collard Greens (finely shredded)1 White Onion (thinly sliced)1 Garlic Cloves (minced)1 Roma Tomato ( diced) Sauté the onion for a couple of minutes or until softAdd Garlic and continue to sauté for another minuteAdd greens
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Aunt Barbara’s Hot Water Cornbread
Aunt Barbara’s Hot Water Cornbread 2 cups Yellow Cornmeal1 tsp Sugar2 cups Holy Water* (*to make Holy Water you have to boil the “Hell” out of it!)1 tbsp All Purpose FlourSalt to tasteOil for frying Mix dry ingredients wellAdd Holy Water*
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Big Mama’s Southern Style “TEA CAKES”
If you grew up in Shreveport, Louisiana, I am sure you remember going to the country on the weekends. And if you remember going to the country, I know you remember the sweet smell of “Tea Cakes”. At Big Mama’s
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Less than 30 Minute Pasta Sauce
Less than 30 Minute Pasta Sauce 1 15 oz can Diced Tomatoes2 Garlic Cloves (minced)Fresh Basil, Shredded (to taste)Salt and Pepper to tasteMore PepperMore taste Sauté garlic in olive oil for about 3 or so minutesAdd tomatoes, salt, and pepper. Simmer for
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My Famous Potato Salad
My Famous Potato Salad Potatoes, dicedSliced green onionsSalt and pepper Best Foods mayonnaise Hard boiled eggsChopped black olivesMore pepperMore taste Combine all ingredientsServe cold or at room temperature
Family Journal .
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A Tribute to Our Mother
Reflections by daughters Sylvia and Jackie Spoken of in character and deed, the name Geneva means “GREAT!” Geneva Crowell Washington was the firstborn child to Beulah and Tally Crowell on March 2, 1915, and was later joined by little sister Devora and
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Stir Fried Collard Greens
Stir Fried Collard Greens 1 bunch Collard Greens (finely shredded)1 White Onion (thinly sliced)1 Garlic Cloves (minced)1 Roma Tomato ( diced) Sauté the onion for a couple of minutes or until softAdd Garlic and continue to sauté for another minuteAdd greens
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Aunt Barbara’s Hot Water Cornbread
Aunt Barbara’s Hot Water Cornbread 2 cups Yellow Cornmeal1 tsp Sugar2 cups Holy Water* (*to make Holy Water you have to boil the “Hell” out of it!)1 tbsp All Purpose FlourSalt to tasteOil for frying Mix dry ingredients wellAdd Holy Water*