How to improve Paula Deen’s ‘The Lady’s Brunch Burger’

One of the first things I knew I had to do in June 2010 when I started the diet and exercise program that has trimmed over 65 pounds from my figure was to stop watching Paula Deen’s cooking shows. But I have to love and admire her. She brings people together and makes them feel …

How to make low-sodium fried green tomatoes

One of the foods that Dad loves is fried green tomatoes, but he is on a sodium-restricted diet, so I have figured out a recipe for low-sodium fried green tomatoes. A four-ounce tomato has 11 grams of sodium. Corn meal does not have sodium — although corn meal mixes do, so check the package — …

Tres Leches Cake for Cuban Diva BFF

Cuban Diva BFF is first generation Cuban-American — I know, what gave it away? — and she LOVES Mexican food. I do not know if she will love the recipe from The Pioneer Woman for Mexican Tres Leches Cake, but I am bringing it up because I have a humorous piece all set and ready …