James’ Lamb Chops

James’ Lamb Chops Ingredients 6 lamb chops 4 large garlic cloves (pressed) 2 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1 tablespoon rosemary leaves (crushed) 1 tablespoon thyme leaves (crushed) 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Preparation Mix garlic, thyme, rosemary, salt, pepper, and 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large bowl. Add the lamb chops, […]

Ceria Mae’s Peach Cobbler

Ceria Mae’s Peach Cobbler Peach Cobbler is one of those dishes that if prepared properly is simply delicious. So test this one out before you serve it to your family and friends, you wouldn’t want to ruin your reputation.   Ingredients 1 ½ cups self-rising flour 1 stick butter ½ cup water 2 cups sugar, divided […]

Herrin’s Sweet Potato Pie

Herrin’s Sweet Potato Pie The popularity of sweet potato pie has increased over the past decade, however it has been a favorite of African Americans for years. No holiday is complete without a few sweet potato pies on the dinner table; so try this desert next holiday season. INGREDIENTS 2 cups sweet potato (peeled, baked […]

Arell’s Fried Apple Pies

Arell’s Fried Apple Pies Ingredients 1 package refrigerated pie crusts, cut into 4 1/2 inch circles 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 Braeburn apples, peeled, cored and cut into 1/2 inch chunks 2 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and cut into 1/2 inch chunks 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon kosher salt […]

Cecil’s Fried Catfish

Like his brother, William Kirby Seals, Jr., Cecil was also an All-Navy boxing champion.  Eating fried catfish was one of the few things he loved doing beside boxing. Cecil liked hot green peppers with his meals, so give that a try if you’re brave enough.   Ingredients 2 lbs. catfish fillets 1/2 cup cornmeal (Louisiana […]

Rosie Lee’s Butter Roll

Butter Roll is one of those southern dishes that has truly stood the test of time.  Many believe this scrumptious desert has being around since the days of slavery when Coloreds gathered the loose pieces of dough from the master’s kitchen and took them back to their cabins and made desert for their families.  At […]

Carrie Mae’s Southern Fried Chicken

Southern fried chicken is one of the most popular dishes for Americans and has made billions of dollars for some of the large and notable franchises.  It has also created enormous opportunities for small business owners throughout the United States. Wing shops can be found in almost every major city with hungry fans waiting in […]

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The Seals Family Ancestors

Jerry Seals was born in Buena Vista, Miss., in 1810, according to records at Ancestry.com.  However, no census records were found to substantiate the year and place of his birth.  Based on what we know, he was born two years before the War of 1812 and 53 years before President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation […]

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