In this video, Betty demonstrates how to make Hot German Potato Salad. This dish is composed of slice, cooked potatoes with a dressing of vinegar, crisped bacon, onion, parsley, and spices. It has an extra-special tangy taste! Ingredients: 1 ½ pounds potatoes (about 4 medium-sized potatoes) 1 medium onion, thin-sliced 8 strips of bacon, cooked until crisp, and then crumbled 1/3 cup white vinegar…
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In this video, Betty demonstrates how to make a great Loaded Baked Potato Salad. On our recent trip to Boone Tavern Restaurant for lunch, I ordered Loaded Baked Potato Salad. It was delicious, and that is the dish I decided to emulate for you. At Boone Tavern my Loaded Baked Potato was served cold, but I decided to make a warm version and add a couple of additional touches. Ingredients: about 2 po…
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Southern Living 1996 Annual Recipes (Southern Living Annual Recipes)With nearly 1,000 recipes, this book makes sure cooks will never be short on serving ideas. Every recipe which appeared in Southern Living magazine du... Read More >
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In this video, Betty demonstrates how to make Cornbread and Veggie Salad. This is a delightful combination of baked corn muffin pieces, mayonnaise, green peppers, onions, celery, and tomatoes. The salad is topped with crispy bacon pieces. This salad looks beautiful and tastes wonderful! Ingredients: 6 corn muffins (I used Jiffy muffin mix for these.) 1 cup mayonnaise ½ cup green bell pepper, chop…
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The Heritage of Southern Cooking: An Inspired Tour of Southern Cuisine Including Regional Specialties, Heirloom Favorites, and Original DishesIn this paperback edition of a classic cookbook, one of the South's foremost cooking authorities assembles more than 150 down-home dishes inspired by ... Read More >
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In this video, Betty demonstrates how to make a wonderful, appealing appetizer, Jalapeno Poppers. These are hollowed out jalapeno halves, filled with a mixture of cheeses, onion, mushrooms, and bacon, and baked in the oven until delicious! Ingredients (for about 2 dozen poppers): 4 slices bacon, chopped in 1-inch squares 1/2 to 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil ½ cup onion, finely chopped ½ cu…
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Magnolias Southern CuisineSince it opened in 1990, Magnolias has been called "perhaps the city's most celebrated restaurant," by Southern Living and "the place to dine" by Char... Read More >
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In this video, Betty demonstrates how to make the Brown Hotel Version of the Hot Brown Sandwich. This is the sandwich I ordered when Rick and I dined at the English Grill in the Brown Hotel recently. The sandwich is an open-face turkey sandwich with bacon, tomatoes, and a delicate Mornay sauce. It is delicious!!! (This recipe makes two hot browns.) Ingredients: 2 oz. whole butter 2 oz. all-purpose…
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In this video, Betty demonstrates how to make a nice hors d’oeuvre for the holiday season, her Bacon-Wrapped Green Bean Bundles. Serve these warm, using toothpicks. Youll be surprised at how good they taste! Ingredients: 28 oz. can French-style green beans, drained 1 pound bacon, cut into half-slices. (I used Smithfield brand, but any type of bacon is okay.) toothpicks On a cutting board or tray p…
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In this video, Betty demonstrates how to make her fabulous Bacon, Eggs, and Cheese Breakfast Casserole. You can start this the night before, and put it in the oven for a tasty and terrific start to your day! Ingredients: 4 cups hot water 5.2 oz. package dried hash brown potatoes 5 eggs, well beaten 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese (You may substitute a different kind of cheese, if you like.) ½ cup cot…
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Southern Living: 1997 Annual Recipes (Southern Living Annual Recipes)Imagine a year's worth of the best recipes from "Southern Living" magazine all in one cookbook--nearly 1,000 recipes, as well as every menu and kitche... Read More >
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In this video, Betty demonstrates how to make a very basic Bacon, Lettuce, and Tomato (BLT) Sandwich. This is for those of you who want simple, down-to-earth ideas for lunches! Ingredients: 2 slices bread (I used hearty white bread, but you may use whole wheat, whole grain, rye, etc.) mayonnaise, to taste (You may use sandwich spread, if preferred.) 3 slices crisp bacon 2 slices medium-sized tomat…
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Classical Southern Cooking: A Celebration of the Cuisine of the Old SouthDamon Lee Fowler valiantly preserves an endangered cuisine--Classical Southern--in this winning and evocative compendium of the food of the Old South.... Read More >
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In this video, Betty demonstrates how to make her version of an Egg McMuffin Breafast Sandwich. Her version has a toasted English muffin, topped with a fried egg, Canadian bacon, and a slice of deluxe American cheese. Easy and inexpensive! Ingredients (for 1 McMuffin): 1/2 tablespoon margarine 1 English muffin, split and toasted 1 large egg salt and pepper, to taste 1 slice of Canadian bacon (I us…
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