In this video, Betty demonstrates how to make Hearty Soup Can Pasta. This is a recipe that I made up to fill requests for recipes that are quick and easy, no-fail, no expertise required, economical, quick clean-up, and, most of all??”tasty! Ingredients: 6 oz. bow-tie pasta (or any pasta you like) ½ teaspoon salt (optional) 10 ¾-oz. can condensed tomato soup 10 ¾-oz. can condensed cheddar cheese…
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Frank Stitt's Southern Table: Recipes and Gracious Traditions from Highlands Bar and GrillR. W. Apple, Jr., of The New York Times credits third-generation Alabamian Frank Stitt with turning Birmingham into a "sophisticated, easygoing showpl... Read More >
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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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In this video, Betty demonstrates how to make her “Stick-to-Your-Ribs” Sausage Casserole. Layered with herb-flavored croutons, shredded Cheddar cheese, browned pork sausage, and a mixture of eggs, milk, cream of mushroom soup, and canned mushrooms, this is a hearty breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Ingredients: 2 ½ cups herb-seasoned croutons or stuffing mix 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese 2 pounds por…
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Adventures in New Kentucky Cooking with The Bluegrass PeasantBourbon, country ham, spicebush berries, pawpaws, grits and sweet potatoes are just some of the traditional Bluegrass ingredients that make frequent a... Read More >
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In this video, Betty demonstrates how to make her Broccoli Casserole Deluxe. This is a nice, creamy blend of chopped broccoli, eggs, mayonnaise, onions, Cheddar cheese, and cream soup, topped with cracker crumbs and baked to perfection! Ingredients: 16 oz. (approximately) frozen chopped broccoli 2 eggs, well beaten 1 cup mayonnaise 2 teaspoons minced onion 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese 10 ¾…
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Frank Stitt's Southern Table: Recipes and Gracious Traditions from Highlands Bar and GrillR. W. Apple, Jr., of The New York Times credits third-generation Alabamian Frank Stitt with turning Birmingham into a "sophisticated, easygoing showpl... Read More >
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In this video, Betty demonstrates how to make a Central Kentucky favorite, Cornbread Skillet Dinner. It is skillet cornbread with everything you want to make a full meal??”browned ground beef, cream-style corn, chopped onions & jalapenos, and Cheddar cheese. The main ingredients are encased in a tasty, crispy cornbread, baked in a skillet. YUM! Ingredients: 1 pound lean ground beef 2 eggs, well be…
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Adventures in New Kentucky Cooking with The Bluegrass PeasantBourbon, country ham, spicebush berries, pawpaws, grits and sweet potatoes are just some of the traditional Bluegrass ingredients that make frequent a... Read More >
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In this video, Betty demonstrates how to make some spicy and showy Armadillo Eggs. These are hollowed out jalapeno peppers filled with sausage and a blend of Parmesan and Cheddar cheese. They are dipped in seasoned coating mix and baked to make a great appetizer. Ingredients (for 12 half-eggs): 6 jalapeno peppers, washed and dried with paper towel 1/4 to 1/3 pound ground pork sausage 1/4 to1/2 cup…
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Pig: King of the Southern TableA nose-to-tail guide to the very best Southern pork recipes, from award-winning food writer James Villas Though beef, poultry, and fish all ... Read More >
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In this video, Betty demonstrates another simple and great-tasting party food, Chili Cheese Fries. With only three ingredients and a small amount of work, you can have a large dish of mouth-watering Chili Cheese Fries! Ingredients: 26 oz. package frozen French fries, thawed (1) to (2) 15-oz. cans chili (You may use chili with beans or chili with no beans.) 1 to 2 cups finely shredded Cheddar chees…
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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 her Tasty Mexican Tostadas. These are crisp tortilla shells, topped with refried beans, a spicy Mexican-style sauce, shredded Cheddar cheese, shredded lettuce, and chopped tomatoes. It is a great party food??”you might want to consider serving it at a game day party! It is also an appealing and hearty meal, but it is easily put together and easily serv…
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Bon Appetit, Y'all: Recipes and Stories from Three Generations of Southern CookingBefore she attended the prestigious French cooking school École de Cuisine La Varenne, Virginia Willis had been shelling butterbeans alongside her mo... Read More >
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In this video, Betty demonstrates how to make heartwarming Italian Sausage Hoagies. They are made of browned Italian sausage slices, mixed with sautéed green and red peppers and onion, placed in hollowed out bolillo buns that are toasted and spread with mayonnaise and Italian sauce. They are quick and easy to make, and this recipe will make a lot of them! These hoagies will warm your tummy and al…
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Bon Appetit, Y'all: Recipes and Stories from Three Generations of Southern CookingBefore she attended the prestigious French cooking school École de Cuisine La Varenne, Virginia Willis had been shelling butterbeans alongside her mo... Read More >
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In this video, Betty demonstrates how to make beautiful and tasty Baked Potato Fans. These are whole baking potatoes that have been peeled and cut into slices (almost to the bottom), then drizzled with butter, sprinkled with salt, topped with a glorious blend of herbs and cheeses and baked in the oven. They make a great accompaniment to almost any meal! Note: I made just 2 of these potatoes for de…
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Bon Appetit, Y'all: Recipes and Stories from Three Generations of Southern CookingBefore she attended the prestigious French cooking school École de Cuisine La Varenne, Virginia Willis had been shelling butterbeans alongside her mo... Read More >
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