In this video, Betty demonstrates how to make her lovely Festive Cranberry-Orange Relish Mold. Its a gorgeous combination of whole cranberry sauce, mandarin oranges, and cherry Jello, molded and garnished for the holiday season. Ingredients: (2) 14-oz. cans whole cranberry sauce 15 oz. can mandarin oranges, well-drained small package of cherry Jello (I used a 0.3 oz. pkg. of sugar-free cherry Jell…
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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 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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Bon Appetit, Y'all: Recipes and Stories from Three Generations of Southern CookingBefore she attended the prestigious French cooking school École de Cuisine La Varenne, Virginia Willis had been shelling butterbeans alongside her mo... Read More >
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In this video, Betty demonstrates how to make her fabulous Bacon, Eggs, and Cheese Breakfast Casserole. You can start this the night before, and put it in the oven for a tasty and terrific start to your day! Ingredients: 4 cups hot water 5.2 oz. package dried hash brown potatoes 5 eggs, well beaten 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese (You may substitute a different kind of cheese, if you like.) ½ cup cot…
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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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In this video, Betty demonstrates how to make a delectable Sizzling Filet Mignon Steak Sandwich. One of the tenderest cuts of steak is grilled on an electric kitchen grill and spread with a mild, but nippy, horseradish sauce, and topped with sautéed mushrooms and onions. This sandwich is completed with a toasted onion bun and crisp lettuce leaves. Delicious! Ingredients: (for 2 sandwiches) (2) fi…
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In this video, Betty demonstrates how to make a fantastic appetizer, her Battered Deep-Fried Sweet Zucchini Rounds. These are served with Betty’s Surfin’ Seafood Cocktail Sauce or ketchup. Note: If you do not feel comfortable with the deep frying process, please do not try this recipe. Hot oil is very dangerous. Ingredients: 1 cup self-rising flour 1 egg, well beaten 1 cup milk 1/4 cup vegetable o…
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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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In this video, Betty demonstrates how to make her Cheese and Onion Stuffed Hamburgers. These consist of 2 thin ground beef patties with American cheese and sauteed onion sealed between them. Perfect for a casual lunch or supper! Ingredients: (for 1 hamburger) 6 oz. lean ground beef instant seasoned meat tenderized, to taste (No MSG) seasoned pepper, to taste 1/4 onion, chopped and sauteed 1/2 slic…
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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 Sun-Kissed Key Lime Pie. It is made in a traditional fashion with key lime juice, eggs, and sweetened condensed milk. It is tart and tangy, but sweet and gorgeous! Ingredients: 9-inch graham cracker crust 14 oz. can sweetened condensed milk 3 egg yolks??”whites not needed 1/2 cup key lime juice (Use fresh squeezed yellow key limes or bottled key li…
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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 an old favorite, “Egg-in-the-Nest.” This is known by many other names (also in many other countries), and is a favorite breakfast dish for children (young and old)! Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter or margarine 1 large slice bread (I prefer Hearty White, but you may use any type of bread that you like.) 1 egg, uncooked salt and pepper, to taste Lightly…
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In this video, Betty responds to a viewer and demonstrates how to make a plain (Basic) Grilled Cheese Sandwich. The viewer’s concern was getting the cheese to melt all the way to the center of the sandwich, and that is accomplished in this example. Ingredients (for one sandwich): 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened to room temperature 2 slices hearty white bread (You may use regular white,…
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In this video, Betty responds to a viewer request by demonstrating how to make her Tropically Inviting Pineapple Upside-Down Cake. For an easy cake that uses a mix, the flavor of this particular cake is unbelievable! Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar 20 oz. can of pineapple slices, drained (Reserve juice for later use.) maraschino cherry halves 18.5 o…
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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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