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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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 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 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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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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“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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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 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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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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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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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 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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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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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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