In this video, Betty demonstrates how to make an easy, luscious Cream Cheese Potato Casserole. This recipe came from my good friend, Lynn, on YouTube, and it is heavenly! It is a blend of mashed potatoes, onion, egg, cream cheese, and seasonings, baked in the oven and topped with French fried onion rings. Absolutely the best! Ingredients: 24 oz. tub of Bob Evans Original Mashed Potatoes??”or you c…
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Home Plate Cooking: Everyday Southern Cuisine with a Fresh TwistNothing says the South more than its unique food and various cooking styles. Southern recipes are cherished heirlooms passed down from generation t... Read More >
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A very unique way to prepare a salad with whatever you find in your refrigerator ! It’s a great, simple way to make a very interesting salad. My neighbor calls this her “Kitchen Sink Salad”. DISCLAIMER: Since the FTC has a new law, I want to make clear that I purchase everything I use on all my videos. NONE of the products are given to me for advertisements -or- for any commercial use. I have spen…
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In this video, Betty demonstrates how to make Grilled Pepperoni-Pesto Sandwiches. These are made with sliced Italian bread, filled with mozzarella cheese, pesto sauce, pepperoni, and pizza sauce, and then grilled to perfection on a stove top. Ingredients (for 4 sandwiches): about 8 oz. sliced mozzarella cheese, or as desired (8) 1-inch thick slices Italian bread ¼ cup pizza sauce ¼ cup pesto sau…
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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 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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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 Cherry Pie Fruit Pizza. A chocolate chip cookie crust is layered with a sweetened cream cheese sauce, cherry pie filling, crushed pineapple, bananas, kiwi fruit, and mandarin oranges. It makes a lovely dessert, and it is a great compromise between a sugary, fatty dessert, as opposed to one that has some nice, colorful fruits in addition to the sweet cr…
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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 her Sumptuous Steak Parmesan. This lovely entrée is made by browning tenderized sirloin steak, spreading it with Italian Sauce, and baking it in the oven. It is then topped off with shredded Parmesan cheese. Delicious! ½ cup dry bread crumbs ½ cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese, divided 1 large egg, well beaten 1 tablespoon water 1/8 teaspoon fresh…
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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 Deluxe Enchilada Casserole. This casserole is composed of salsa, cilantro, black beans, yellow corn with green and red bell peppers, enchilada sauce, and topped with a thin layer of cornbread and Monterey Jack cheese. Mouth-watering! Ingredients: 3 tablespoons diced green chiles, divided ¾ cup chunky salsa ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped 15.5-oz. c…
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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 sister’s luscious Lasagna. Made of lasagna noodles, layered with meat sauce and a variety of Italian cheeses, this is an easy and great-tasting lasagna! Ingredients: 6 lasagna noodles 1 pound lean ground beef 32-oz. jar spaghetti sauce (I used Prego “Italian sauce.”) 3 cups shredded pizza cheese–mozzarella and provolone (I buy this mixture already…
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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: 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 Grilled Chicken Breasts with Country Ham and Swiss Cheese. These chicken breasts are grilled on an outdoor grill, and when done they are topped with a thin slice of country ham and a sprinkling of Swiss cheese. They are very tasty! 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 4 slices of country ham, trimmed of fat (You may use prosciutto or another type of cu…
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