Enjoy a cozy Christmas dinner with these Cajun-inspired recipes and menu ideas. From a warm Champagne dressing spinach salad to roasted Cornish hens with fennel, and potatoes with peas and mint, these..

Makes 10 to 12 servings 2 cups yellow grits, cooked according to package directions 3 large eggs, slightly beaten ½ pound grated cheddar cheese 1 cup milk 1 stick butter

Diners, corner cafes, and Mom and Pop neighborhood bars and restaurants that serve down-home meals, otherwise known as “blue plate specials” may not be as numerous as they used to be, but they are sti..

Makes 10 to 12 servings 4 pounds boneless beef or veal round steak, about ¼-inch thick 1 tablespoon salt 1 teaspoon cayenne ½ teaspoon black pepper ½ teaspoon garlic powder

Makes about 8 servings 3 to 4 pounds small boiling potatoes 3 garlic cloves, minced and mashed with 1 teaspoon salt 3 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1/2 cup mayonnaise (or more, to taste) 1/2 ..

Makes 6 servings 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 round steak, ½ inch thick, about 2 pounds 3 teaspoon Creole seasoning 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 2 cups chopped onions