This Friday is a Friday the 13th. So what better time to plan ahead for that superstitious day than now?

Of course I relate everything to food so here’s what comes to mind for me…

Garlic!

The old thought goes that garlic will ward off bad spirits and prevent someone from giving you the “Evil Eye.”

Want to keep away demons, werewolves and vampires? Get a little garlic.

So for me, I’ll make it easy on myself and just cook with the stuff. How about Garlic Steaks? Yes, please!

This steak recipe makes the most sense on a day filled with superstition. And, hey, it couldn’t hurt, right?

Try it – just to be sure you won’t be visited by any vampires this Friday. 🙂

Photo courtesy of Health24.com.

Looking for inspiration for your fabulous Labor Day BBQ?

Look no further.

People magazine has a sweet slideshow of amazing spreads for your perusing pleasure.

Behold the finger-licking goodness of the Cali Lettuce-Wrap Burger (above), made with lean ground beef and no bun!

Then, feast your eyes upon an Herb-Rubbed Pork Tenderloin, Apple Cider BBQ Ribs and Bacon BBQ Oysters. Yes, oysters! With bacon!

There are gorgeous desserts and fruity drinks, plus decadent sides you can make to create one awesome barbecue.

Or . . . you can just look at the purty pictures and drool.

Either way, check out these masterpieces here. And have a happy, happy Labor Day!

Photo courtesy of Raymond Hom via People.com. 

I like fried foods.

I like Thanksgiving dinner.

But, nope, I don’t think I’d like my entire Thanksgiving dinner fried up into one ball of grease.

Maybe that’s just me.

See, it’s approaching State Fair time in Texas and that’s when the crazy fryers come out. Fried Nutella. Fried bacon.

And turkey and stuffing rolled in cream corn and corn meal and fried to a crisp. Oh, and served with sides of cranberry sauce AND gravy. (See photo of turkey dinner fried up into a ball above.)

Because it’s not heavy enough. You need GRAVY.

Go ahead. Check out an entire slide show of fried masterpieces here.

You might find something to serve at your next holiday meal. Me? I prefer my turkey this way, thank you.

Photo courtesy of wfaa.com.