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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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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I was just wondering why some people make fun of southerners for eating “different” foods. Such as pigs feet, chitlins, etc… Yet when they go to Indian or Chinese, or other restaurants and eat the same thing they act like it is a delicacy. I just don’t understand how some people look down on Southerners for what they eat and then turn around and eat food at an Asian or Middle Eastern, etc.. restaurant and praise it. So I guess I’m asking why is it wrong for people of the Southern United States to eat what they eat but for other people from other countries its ok. I hope my question makes sense.
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The South and the SouthernerA wide-ranging blend of autobiography and history, The South and the Southerner is one prominent newspaperman's statement on his region, its heritage,... Read More >
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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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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 gorgeous and luscious Marinated Basil-Tomato Salad. It is made of sliced tomatoes that have been marinated in a blend of oil and vinegar, fresh basil, onion, garlic, and seasonings. It is colorful, tasty, and healthy! Ingredients: 3 medium ripe tomatoes 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil ¼ cup white wine vinegar 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil 2 table…
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“Southern Fried Okra” Ingredients: 1 pound fresh okra 2 eggs, beaten (OPTIONAL) 1 cup cornmeal (plain, not self-rising) ½ teaspoon salt ½ cup all-purpose flour (OPTIONAL) ½ teaspoon black pepper Oil for frying (approx 4 – 6 cups) ~ If you’d like a spicier version, add ground cayenne pepper, onion & garlic powder to the cornmeal mixture or directly on the okra. Preparation: Wash okra; drain & cu…
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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 Sirloin Steak and Pepper Stir-Fry. This is a combination of sirloin steak, browned in spices, and cooked with green pepper, red pepper, onion, water chestnuts, and green onions, then served over a bed of rice. Delish! Ingredients: ½ cup beef broth ¼ cup water ¼ cup soy sauce 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 ½ pounds boneless sirloin steak, uncooked ¼ cup…
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In this video, Betty demonstrates how to make her Own Barbecue Sauce, a recipe that she personally created. It is a sweet and tangy blend of vinegar, ginger, jalapeno peppers, garlic, onion, molasses, ketchup, and orange juice. Today, I am only demonstrating how to make the barbecue sauce. Tomorrow, I will show all of these steps incorporated into making Barbecued Bone-In Countrystyle Ribs. Rick h…
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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 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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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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In this video, Betty demonstrates how to make Spaghetti with Homemade Italian Sauce. I used linguine with a homemade tomato sauce, flavored with garlic, green pepper, onions, and a quintet of herbs. Scrumptious! Ingredients: 8 oz. uncooked spaghetti (I used linguine; you may use the pasta of your choice.) 1 teaspoon salt for the spaghetti 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 medium onion, finely…
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In this video, Betty shows an update of the herb garden. You will see that most of the herbs, tomato plants, and pepper plants are doing well. I picked five fresh herbs to make a lovely Herb Mayonnaise, which is below: Ingredients (Note: You may use dried herbs in place of the fresh herbs??”just use 1/3 as much): 1 cup mayonnaise 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley 1 tablespoon finely choppe…
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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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