In this video, Betty demonstrates her original recipe for Betty’s Own Potato Soup. It is tasty, but imbued with subtle flavors of minced onion, carrot, and parsley. A hearty soup, but incredibly quick and easy! Ingredients: 3 large potatoes (peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes) 1 medium carrot (peeled and cut into 1/4-inch cubes) 1 medium to large onion (finely diced with an electric kitchen choppe…
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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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This is the fourth of 4 contests sponsored by I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter! during the month of March, which is National Nutrition Month. Making a (legitimate) comment on *this particular video* will automatically enter you in Contest 4. You may enter as many times as you like. Contest 4 will end at 12:00 noon, Eastern Time in the US, on Thursday, April 1, 2010, and a winner will be randomly se…
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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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This is the third of 4 contests sponsored by I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter! during the month of March, which is National Nutrition Month. Making a (legitimate) comment on *this particular video* will automatically enter you in Contest 3. You may enter as many times as you like. Contest 3 will end at 12:00 noon, Eastern Time in the US, on Thursday, March 25, 2010, and a winner will be randomly se…
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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 her quick and easy Super Bowl Corn Dogs. With just the right amount of cornmeal batter coating, these hot dogs go into hot oil and are quickly ready to drain and serve with mustard. These Super Bowl Corn Dogs are SUPER! Ingredients: 1 egg, well-beaten 1/2 cup cornmeal 1/2 cup self-rising flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/2 cup…
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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 traditional Southern dish, New Year’s Day Hoppin’ John. This is a dish that consists mainly of black-eye peas, rice, onions, and ham. It is to be eaten on New Year’s Day, in order to bring a prosperous new year. This is my own version of Hoppin’ John, and I have designed it to meet the requirements of the traditional dish, yet taste wonderful! Ingred…
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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 a penuche candy icing for the Applesauce Spice Cake, uploaded yesterday. Penuche is known in the Southern states, as well as parts of New England. It is a wonderful, caramel flavored candy, that can be used as icing, and it goes perfectly with Applesauce Cake or Spice Cake, so I put it on an Applesauce Spice Cake!!! Ingredients: 1 stick butter or margarine 1 cup l…
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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 makes her one-and-only favorite 40-year-old pecan pie recipe. I think you’re going to *love* this one! Ingredients: 9-inch unbaked pie crust 1 cup dark corn syrup 3/4 cup sugar (In my demonstration, I said 1 cup sugar, but 3/4 cup sugar is better.) 2 tablespoons flour 1 teaspoon salt 2 eggs 1/2 cup evaporated milk 1 cup pecan halves 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Heat the oven to…
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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 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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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 her light and luscious Holiday Potato Yeast Rolls. These rolls are perfect for a fancy dinner, and they are the easiest to make that I have run across. There is no need to knead them! I have used this as my go-to recipe for 30 years. I think you will enjoy them! Ingredients: 2 packages active dry yeast ½ cup warm water (105 – 115 degrees) 1 ½ cups wa…
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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 Original Cheese Fries Casserole. Its a large casserole with partially thawed French fries on the bottom, a gorgeous Cheddar cheese sauce ladled over the top and baked in an oven. The cheese sauce is flavored with Cheddar cheese, finely chopped onion sautéed in butter, and fresh parsley. The casserole is dressed up with some crunchy corn flakes nea…
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