Food

JPD busts ‘dispensary party,’ finds edible marijuana treats, gun, other paraphernalia

The Jackson Police Department held a press conference Tuesday to showcase a load of edible marijuana products and some other paraphernalia -- including a gun -- that they found at a party on Saturday.

Therese Apel

Hooters closes its doors after 17 years in business

Wilson Stribling

Founder and owner of Penn’s restaurants dies at 84

ShaCamree Gowdy

Summer feeding program prepares to fill bellies and hearts

The Methodist Children’s Homes of Mississippi is piloting a program that will see to it that area children eat breakfast and lunch while they’re on summer vacation.

Therese Apel

Published May 28, 2019 at 7:16 PM

Mississippi Strong: Tom’s Fried Pies makes national list

Tom's Fried Pies in Richland is now listed at number five on the Tripping Travel Guide for best apple pies in America.

Maggie Wade

Published April 9, 2019 at 11:26 PM

Primos restaurants celebrate 90 years in business

Generation after generation has sat down to dinner at the popular eatery, or taken home their famous desserts.

Roslyn Anderson

Published April 4, 2019 at 6:27 PM

April 2 is National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day

It's national Peanut butter and jelly day.

Matthew Ward

Published April 2, 2019 at 6:25 AM

Richard Ward, cofounder of Ward’s Restaurants, passes away

Fast food lovers across state are mourning the loss of a true Mississippi visionary and businessman.

Chris Thies

Published February 19, 2019 at 5:47 PM

Chick-Fil-A in Madison closing for renovations

The fast food restaurant which boasts to have the highest volume and best performance in the southeast will close its doors Friday night for a fresh makeover.

David Kenney

Published February 14, 2019 at 6:46 PM

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Historic Big Apple Inn gets special recognition

Local business responds to water-main break

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Jackson chef offers tips on how to successfully ease into a healthier lifestyle

New year, new you? Probably not, but that is typically always the the plan.

Melissa Faith Payne

Published January 8, 2019 at 8:31 PM

Smokes, pig ear sandwiches, tamales...if you’ve ever been to the Big Apple Inn on Farish Street in downtown Jackson, you know what we’re talking about.

Howard Ballou

Published December 21, 2018 at 6:52 PM

Have you ever heard of lab-grown or cell-based meat? Several companies are working to get it produced and ready for sale.

Courtney Ann Jackson

Published December 4, 2018 at 7:45 PM

Thousands were affected by a water-main break on Friday; including residents, students and business owners.

Amber Gerard

Published December 1, 2018 at 7:03 AM

Local event helps raise money for burn foundation

Twenty five metro area restaurants were put to the test Tuesday night, serving their best dishes.

Nick Ducote and ShaCamree Gowdy

Published September 18, 2018 at 10:37 PM

Homemade Taco Seasoning

Published November 17, 2017 at 5:02 PM

Ingredients: tablespoon olive oil 1 cup red pepper measured after chopping 1 cup green pepper measured

Morgan Howard

August 8 August 8

Frenchie's Eggnog Banana Pudding with Nutter Butter CookiesIngredients1 large package of instant vanilla pudding, 6 oz.2 1/2 cups of Eggnog1 can of sweetened condensed milk, 14 oz.1 container of cool whip, 16 oz.3-4 bananas, sliced2 packages of Nutter Butter cookiesRecipe1. Line the bottom of a 13x9 inch dish with 1 package of Nutter Butter cookies and layer bananas on top.2. In a bowl, combine the eggnog, pudding mix, condensed milk, and cool whip blend well (using a handheld electric mixer)...

Mary Grace Eppes

April 10 April 10

Ingredients: 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon parmesan cheese, grated 1 clove garlic, minced 2 teaspoons lemon juice 1/4

July 25 July 25

Ingredients: 1/3 cup rice wine vinegar 2/3 cup canola oil 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard Coarse kosher salt Fresh ground black pepper Head of iceberg lettuce, washed

June 13 June 13

Ingredients: 1 can dark red kidney beans, drained and washed 1 can light red kidney beans, drained and washed 1 can cannellini beans, drained and washed 1 can black beans, drained and washed 1

Published May 30, 2014 at 8:17 AM

Ingredients: 1 can dark red kidney beans, drained and washed 1 can light red kidney beans, drained and washed 1 can cannellini beans, drained and washed 1 can black beans, drained and washed 1

Published May 30, 2014 at 8:14 AM

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 cup sweet onions, chopped 1 cup mixed peppers, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes 2 cups fresh spinach, washed, chopped

Published May 23, 2014 at 8:05 PM

Ingredients: 16 ounces arugula 3-4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 cup yellow onion, chopped 1/2 cup green onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 8 ounces prosciutto, chopped 1/4 teaspoon

Published May 16, 2014 at 8:34 AM

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons butter 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 onions, chopped 1 teaspoon salt 4 cups of cooked chicken, chopped 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 teaspoon dried rosemary,

Published May 9, 2014 at 4:25 PM

Ingredients: 1/4 cup of butter 1/2 cup of onion, chopped 2 cloves of garlic, chopped 4 cups marina sauce* 3 cups alfredo sauce (Bertolli is best) 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese 3 cups of grape

Published May 2, 2014 at 1:13 PM

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Ingredients: 6 small tomatoes, chopped 4 tablespoons olive oil 4 cloves of crushed garlic 1/2 cup green onions, chopped 2 jalapenos, finely chopped 1/4¼ cup cilantro, chopped 2 tablespoons

Published April 18, 2014 at 1:18 PM

Ingredients: 8 ounces fresh asparagus 1 cup fresh or frozen green peas, thawed 1 1/4 pound cooked salmon, cut into 2-inch chunks Sea salt Freshly ground black pepper 6 cups of red leaf lettuce,

Published April 11, 2014 at 11:21 AM

Ingredients: 1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 eggs, well beaten 2 cups buttermilk 1 pint fresh blueberries

Published April 4, 2014 at 8:21 AM

Ingredients: 1 pork tenderloin (2 ½ lbs.) Creole to coat tenderloin butter: 1/4 cup water 1/4 cup red wine 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/4 cup onion, chopped 1/4 cup green onions, chopped

Published March 28, 2014 at 12:13 PM

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons butter 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 cup red onion, diced 1/4 cup flour 32 ounces chicken stock 12 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed and excess water removed 10

Published March 14, 2014 at 10:51 AM

Ingredients: 1/2 cup very thinly sliced red onions 1/2 cup finely sliced red bell pepper 3 garlic cloves, minced 1/4 cup lime juice 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 dashes hot sauce 2 tablespoons olive

Published March 7, 2014 at 11:44 AM

Ingredients: 1 medium onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 cup unsalted butter 1 pound crawfish tails 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Published February 28, 2014 at 12:06 PM

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons champagne vinegar 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/4 cup honey Salt and pepper to taste 8 ounces baby spinach, washed and dried 2 cups strawberries, quartered 1

Published February 21, 2014 at 4:36 AM

Ingredients: 1-1/4 sticks unsalted butter 6 cloves garlic, pureed Salt Pepper French bread, sliced in half 6 slices of provolone cheese Sliced steak Horseradish crème* Directions: Heat

Published February 7, 2014 at 1:24 PM

Ingredients: 3 pounds of cooked chicken, shredded 1 can Hatch enchilada sauce 2 8-ounce packages of cream cheese 16 ounces pepper jack cheese, shredded 1 cup green onions, chopped Tortilla chips

Published January 31, 2014 at 9:15 AM

Ingredients: 6 cups of mixed greens 1 pint strawberries, hulled and sliced 1 cup fresh blueberries 1 cup fresh blackberries 1/2 cup red onion, diced 1/2 cup bleu cheese, crumbled 1/4 cup slivered

Published January 23, 2014 at 5:13 PM

Ingredients: 6 strips of smoked bacon, chopped 2 15 ounces cans of red beans, drained and washed (take 1/2 cup of beans and mash and set aside) 1 medium onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1/2

Published January 10, 2014 at 9:27 AM

Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups fresh cranberries 1 cup cabernet sauvignon 3/4 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup white sugar 1/2 cup seeded, sliced fresh kumquats Directions: Bring cranberries, wine, sugars,

Published December 20, 2013 at 9:33 AM

Ingredients: 1 loaf Ciabatta bread, about 1 lb., (halved lengthwise and cut crosswise into 4 slices, each 3 1/2 inches wide) 4 tsp. Olive oil 7.75 oz. Jar of stonewall kitchen caramelized onion mustard

Published November 15, 2013 at 12:12 PM

Ingredients: 4 thick slices of bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 4 cups of mustard greens, coarsely chopped 4 garlic cloves, 1 minced, 3 crushed 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper Salt and freshly

Published November 8, 2013 at 9:22 AM

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups jasmine rice, cooked (according to package instructions) 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce 1 tablespoon seasoned rice vinegar 1 teaspoon of ground ginger 1 tablespoon

Published November 1, 2013 at 2:06 PM

Ingredients: 1 stick butter 2 tablespoons flour 1 medium onion, chopped 1 pound large shrimp 1 quart heavy cream 2 15-ounce cans sweet cream corn 1 15-ounce can white shoepeg corn 1 tablespoon

Published October 25, 2013 at 1:02 PM

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 8 ounces of pancetta, diced 24 ounces fresh Brussels sprouts, very thinly sliced 1/2 cup shallots, minced 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 1/4 cup

Published October 11, 2013 at 2:56 PM

If you want to be the hero of your tailgate party Friday night or Saturday then whip this up STAT!

Published September 13, 2013 at 11:11 AM

Ingredients: 2 slices of whole wheat bread, toasted 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1/4 cup arugula 1 slice of smoked gouda cheese 3 ounces of roasted turkey, sliced 3 tablespoons of guacamole 1

Published August 16, 2013 at 11:13 AM

We're celebrating national catfish month on Fresh From the Flame with Julie's delicious take on the southern delicacy.

Published August 9, 2013 at 1:13 PM

Ingredients: 4 ears of fresh corn on the cob, washed and silk removed 1 tablespoon crab boil seasoning 1 pound shrimp, boiled, peeled and deveined 1 pound grape tomatoes 1/2 cup red onion, diced

Published July 19, 2013 at 12:12 PM

This is an all-Mississippi affair in a bowl. Fresh Smith County watermelon and tomatoes topped w/ catfish brings this Thai soup to life.

Published July 12, 2013 at 1:48 PM

Watermelon, mandarin orange and feta cheese salad Ingredients: 4 cups seedless watermelon, cubed 1 1/2 cups mandarin oranges, drained 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced 1/2 cup fresh Italian parsley,

Published June 14, 2013 at 11:10 AM

Ingredients: Arugula Fresh Spinach 1 carton strawberries, cut in half 1 cup peas 1/2 cup slivered almonds Shaved parmesan cheese Cracked black pepper Sea salt Vinaigrette: 2 tablespoons cup

Published June 10, 2013 at 1:35 PM

How can a BLT get any better? Add Remoulade sauce, fresh shrimp and throw it on toasted French bread.

Published May 31, 2013 at 3:22 PM

Ingredients: 6 5-ounce filet mignons, wrapped in bacon 4 tablespoons olive oil 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper Juice of 1 lemon 8 ounces arugula 1/2

Published May 24, 2013 at 4:56 AM

A tasty twist on a traditional BLT making it a handheld, one-bite delight.

Published May 17, 2013 at 10:20 AM

Sugar Snap Peas w/ Fresh Basil & Lemon Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 1/4 pounds fresh sugar snap peas* or two 10-ounce packages frozen sugar snap peas, thawed 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon

Published April 19, 2013 at 3:40 PM

Who says ketchup can't be fancy, especially when it's a sauce on top of succulent fish steaks.

Published March 22, 2013 at 12:13 PM

Fresh from the Flame this week brings you a classic homemade dish that's quick and easy. Try this one tonight for dinner.

Published March 15, 2013 at 11:48 AM

With spring and Easter right around the corner the perfect salad with fresh, in season asparagus is on our menu.

Published March 1, 2013 at 3:25 PM

A European twist on sauteed shrimp.

Published February 22, 2013 at 9:04 AM

Julie's sweet potato pancake with pulled pork BBQ and spicy coleslaw, topped with Chipotle cream sauce makes its triumphant return to the morning show.

Published February 15, 2013 at 2:21 PM

If you need something new for your same ole steak Julie offers up a Thai twist.

Published February 8, 2013 at 12:22 PM

Your Super Bowl party menu isn't complete without this appetizer from Julie!

Published February 1, 2013 at 1:05 PM

A hot bowl of this classic Italian soup is perfect for cold winter nights.

Published January 18, 2013 at 12:51 PM

If you love lasagna, but want to change things up a bit, try this Ravioli Lasagna. It can be used as the main course, or a side to a great steak.

Published December 28, 2012 at 12:58 PM

With all the attention on dinner get your Christmas morning off to a great start with this delicious quiche.

Published December 21, 2012 at 2:30 PM

SPICY COMEBACK DRESSING 3 cloves of minced garlic 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped 1/2 cup ketchup 1/2 cup cocktail sauce 1/2 cup oil 1-1/2 tablespoon paprika 1-1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1 tablespoon

Published September 13, 2010 at 3:46 PM

2 pounds of shrimp, peeled and deveined 1/4 cup smoked sweet paprika 2 tablespoons ancho chile powder 2 tablespoons light brown sugar 2 teaspoons ground cumin 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 teaspoon freshly

Published May 28, 2010 at 8:16 PM

1/4 cup tarragon vinegar 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 1 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 cup of dry mustard 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes 2 1/2 teaspoons of salt 1/4 cup canola oil 1/4 cup extra virgin olive

Published May 28, 2010 at 8:16 PM

16 oz. of roasted tomatoes (about 5 medium tomatoes) 1/2 cup of fresh basil, chopped 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar 1/2 cup of olive oil Salt and pepper to taste Place tomatoes in blender, add chopped

Published May 28, 2010 at 8:16 PM

1 cup sugar 5 tablespoons cocoa, sifted 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 3/4 cup cream 1/4 cup half-and-half 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Combine sugar cocoa and flour