Collier Family Recipes

The biggest question for every family cookout is “Who is making the Mac and Cheese?”. The response will determine who actually attends and how many tray you will need to make to feed a greedy crowd. This isn’t box Mac and Cheese. This is true Southern goodness. My Dad was […]

FGT!! I have loved these for years. In Northern and Midwest states its difficult to get these treasures other than the summer time. I used to visit the Farmer’s Markets in St. Louis and could find them from spring until late summer. Before moving to Texas my brother in law […]

Ingredients: 8 slices bacon, divided 1 Medium onion finely diced 1 Red Bell Pepper (diced) 1 Green Bell Pepper (diced) 4 cups of frozen corn kernels (thawed) 1 TB sugar 1 tsp Garlic powder 1 tsp Onion powder salt and pepper to taste Instructions: Heat up a large pan and […]

I have to admit to you. This meal was not one that made its way to the table in our house growing up very often. I can only remember a few times that my Dad made it when I was younger…and I did not like it. Fast forward 25 years. […]

Look when people talk about “soul food” you need to understand what that means. The term is not related to the most expensive cuts of meat and ingredients. It’s about making the most out of nothing. A head of cabbageD literally cost under $2. Even with the bacon and other […]

One of my favorite, inexpensive weekend meals. Very little active cooking time, but a lot of great flavor. Serves: 4 Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour, 15 minutes Ingredients: 6-8 chicken legs (fresh or thawed if frozen) 1 large onion 4 oz. Baby Bella mushrooms (sliced) 2 tbsp […]

I remember picking hundreds of bunches of collard greens over my childhood. Family reunions, Sunday dinners, birthdays. You name the holiday and there were probably collards greens there. This is a slight spin on a classic soul food side that my Dad better than almost anyone. I removed the pork […]

Oh Man!!! This recipe will definitely make you go through the hassle of frying some chicken today. Sweet, savory, hot and spicy!!! The key to this flavorful fried chicken is the buttermilk bath the chicken takes (anywhere from 4 hours to overnight). I add a little hot sauce and a […]

It’s getting a little chilly here in Texas. Well, I guess 55 degrees for my people up North is not is called early fall, but down here it feels like Winter. But you know what that means…excellent crock pot recipes. You know it’s on!!! Today I am bringing you the […]

This is the perfect homemade version of Southern Cornbread. This is definitely not the sweet box mixture you can buy for $.50 at your grocery store. This recipe is versatile. You can add canned cream corn or a chopped jalapeno for a spicy kick. I use this recipe for making […]