In this video, Betty demonstrates how to make luscious Cream Cheese and Chive Whipped Potatoes. Freshly cooked peeled and sliced potatoes are combined with butter, cream cheese, salt, and chives, and then whipped until light and fluffy! They will melt in your mouth! Ingredients: About 2 pounds potatoes (I used Russet potatoes– about 6 medium-sized) 3 tablespoons softened butter, divided 4-oz. cre…
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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 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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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 superb Slow Cooker Hot Roast Beef Sandwich. It has slowly cooked top round roast beef made into a sandwich of whole grain toast, with hot mashed potatoes tucked between the two sandwich halves and drenched with flavorful roast beef gravy. Very tasty, hearty, and filling! (Note: This sandwich combination is meant to be eaten with a knife and fork.) In…
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In this video, Betty demonstrates how to make and old favorite into a tempting side dish, Cheddar-Monterey Jack Cheese Whipped Potatoes with Chives. A great accompaniment to almost any entree! Ingredients: 3 medium-sized potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced (I used Russet variety.) 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter or margarine, softened to room temperature 1 cup finely s…
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In this video, Betty demonstrates how to make her White Bean Soup, a recipe that she submitted to Southern Living Magazine in 1990 and got published. It is a hearty, filling bean soup, but quick and extremely easy! Ingredients: 1 can navy beans (approximately 16 oz.) 1 can northern white beans (approximately 16 oz.) 1 cup water 1/2 stick butter or margarine 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 carrot, chopped…
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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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