Mahogany Cooks

• 5 to 6 medium Yams
• 2 chopped Celery stalks
• 1 medium chopped Red Onion
• 1 Tablespoon of Chopped Pimento
• 8oz of Sour Cream
• 2/3 cup of Dukes Mayonnaise
• 1 Tablespoon of Sugar
• 2 teaspoons of Paprika
• 2 dashes of Salt
• 1 teaspoon of Garlic Powder

One day I was doing a small cook out for just the family.  I went to the store several times and forgot Baked Beans more than once...  What is a cook out without Baked Peas.. So I looked in to the cabinets.. I was like Hmmmm! This might be good.. Turns out the FAMILY LOVED it...

This will be a serving for 8 to 10 people

• 3 cans of Lucks Blackeye Peas (any brand will be fine)
• 1 Can of Diced Tomatoes
• 1 Can of Tomato Sauce
• 1 medium fine chopped Onion
• 1 medium fine chopped green bell pepper
• 3 slices of thick Bacon
• 1/2 cup of Dark Brown Sugar
• 2 Tablespoons of Molasses
• Dash of Salt and Pepper to taste...

*Depending on how sweet you like your beans you can always add more sugar.. I know I did*

Mix all ingredients Except the Bacon put them in a pan in which you are going to cook them in... Then add the bacon to the top.. Let it bake for about 35 minutes at 350...


Hope you enjoy!!

This drink has been a favorite since I made it up.. My friends named it.. I am always trying new ways to serve drinks when we have our get togethers... We named it "Purple Rain".. I tell you it is so  good.. Well if you enjoy sweet, fruity drinks...

Here are the ingredients... (again not good on measurements) This goes in my punch bowl... You can eye how much your container will hold...

• Welch's Grape Juice
• Blue Curacao
• Coconut Rum
• Pineapple Vodka
• Simple Syrup
• Pineapple Juice

Now this is the tricky part... You will only need a half cup of Pineapple Juice and Simple Syrup to taste...

Then in the punch bowl  add ice... If it is too strong always add more juice...