2020 Fm 1960 Rd E
Houston, TX 77073

 

When I pass this sign I want to pull over to grab a bite. I love this place for several reasons.

Reason number one is the fried green tomatoes. OMG they are the bomb awesome! I go here just for these tomatoes which are given for free. They used to walk around with hotel pans full of them as well as stewed tomatoes, okra and other goodies which they no longer do for whatever reasons. Now you get a little thing full of fried green tomatoes and okra. I am still happy even though they changed. I will take whatever green tomatoes I can get! 

 

 

This photo shows another reason I get hungry passing this place. They have a man who walks around yelling fresh hot rolls and throws them at you sometimes from across the room. If you don’t catch it don’t worry, he will throw you another one. These rolls are really yeasty and just plain good!

 

 

 

 

 

 

The salads are cold, crisp and really good! Imagine a meal for around $10 that includes thrown rolls, fried green tomatoes and a terrific salad all before you get your main entrée! The question is will you have room for it all?

This dish is the chopped sirloin with gravy, onions and peppers. This night he also threw on some mushrooms for me. Also look at that loaded baked potato! Yes it was all really good. I just love comfort food.

 

 

They have specials all the time. This particular night they had a half rack of ribs with the sides for under 12! Not only is the food good and comforting but it is comforting to your wallet.

 

 

No food blog would be complete without a recipe for macaroni and cheese. It is considered one of the ultimate comfort foods. For me, it brings back childhood memories where I want to go curl up with a blanket and a good book. This is a basic recipe where changes are not necessary to amaze your family. If you want to get creative you can change the cheeses and make some additions but keep it simple or you change it into different type of casserole.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 

4 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
1/4 cup butter
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons mustard powder
nutmeg to taste
2 1/4 cups milk
16 ounces cheese (sharp cheddar, monterrey jack and gruyere)
salt and pepper to taste
1/4 cup seasoned dry bread crumbs
1/8 cup parmesan cheese

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F and butter a 2 quart casserole dish.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bring a saucepan of lightly salted water to a boil

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Add macaroni

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cook until not quite done (approx 6 minutes)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Drain

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In a saucepan melt the butter over medium heat for roux

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stir in the flour

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stir constantly until you achieve what looks like wet sand (you do not want this brown)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You will need 2 cups of milk

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Slowly stir in the milk and work out any lumps

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Add an egg by tempering first and stir

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Add the cheese and stir until melted

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Add mustard powder, nutmeg, salt and pepper. I like to use a spatula to work the sauce

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mix until the sauce is thick and smooth.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stir the noodles into the cheese sauce and transfer to a prepared casserole dish

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sprinkle bread crumbs and parmesan cheese over the top or you can use more grated cheese. Cover the dish and bake for 20 – 25 minutes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This is comfort food!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Are you hungry yet??