In this video, Betty demonstrates how to make her Deluxe Enchilada Casserole. This casserole is composed of salsa, cilantro, black beans, yellow corn with green and red bell peppers, enchilada sauce, and topped with a thin layer of cornbread and Monterey Jack cheese. Mouth-watering! Ingredients: 3 tablespoons diced green chiles, divided ¾ cup chunky salsa ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped 15.5-oz. c…
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In this video, Betty demonstrates how to make Homestyle Green Beans and New Potatoes. These green beans and potatoes are a staple of Southern cooking. This is a lighter version of typical Southern green beans that I think you will enjoy. Ingredients: 1 pound green beans, washed and broken into pieces about 1-inch long 1 pound small new potatoes (I used Red Pontiac variety.) 2 tablespoons vegetable…
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In this video, Betty gives an update on the status of her herb garden, picking a few tomatoes and showing some green tomatoes and pepper plants, along with her rosemary, sage, dill, tarragon, oregano, cilantro, chives, basil, and thyme, flat leaf and curly parsley. After that, Rick and I go to the Farmer’s market to buy some fresh vegetables. I purchase banana peppers, jalapeno peppers, green bell…
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In this video, Betty demonstrates how to make elegant Strawberries Romanoff. These strawberries in delicately flavored cream make a grand finale for any meal! Ingredients: 1 quart fresh strawberries 1 cup confectioner’s sugar 1 cup heavy cream 1 teaspoon almond extract 2 tablespoons cointreau or orange juice Gently wash 1 quart of strawberries in cold water. Drain and remove caps. If the strawberr…
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In this video, Betty demonstrates how to make a Basic Sweet and Sour Sauce. This sauce may be used for Asian and other foods. A blend of rice vinegar, brown sugar, ketchup, and some spices, this is a very simple way to make a zesty sauce. Ingredients: 1/3 cup rice vinegar 4 tablespoons light brown sugar 1 tablespoon ketchup 1 teaspoon soy sauce 2 teaspoons cornstarch 4 teaspoons water In a small p…
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In this video, Betty demonstrates how to make Sweet and Crunchy Sesame Seed Brittle. This is hard candy, packed with sesame seeds. We bought the sesame seeds on our recent field trip to Happy Meadow Natural Foods in Berea, Kentucky. I only made a half-recipe of the Sesame Seed Brittle in this video, but I am giving the full recipe below: Ingredients (for the full recipe): 1 ¼ cups sesame seeds 2…
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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 gorgeous and flavorful Pecan Potato Chip Cookies. These are butter cookies, with some potato chip crumbs and chopped pecans added. My grandson, Carter, taste-tested these and said they were good??”and “crunchy!” Ingredients: 1/3 cup finely crushed potato chips ¼ cup chopped pecans ¾ cup sugar ¾ cup butter, softened 1 egg yolk 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 ½…
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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 Butter Sticks. These are crackers that can be used for any purpose where you would use a butter cracker. They are quick and easy to make, being composed of butter, biscuit baking mix, and water. Ingredients: 1/3 cup butter 2 cups biscuit baking mix (Bisquick is a common choice; I used Pioneer brand.) 1/2 cup cold water (I used ice-cold water.) Melt 1/3…
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In this video, Betty demonstrates how to make her Sweet and Salty Chocolate-Dipped Potato Chips. This is a quick and easy treat, and everyone loves them! Ingredients: potato chips (I used Lay’s Classic and Lay’s Kettle-Cooked. You may use other chips, too, even corn chips, crackers, pretzels, etc.) 12 oz. bag semisweet chocolate chips, or as needed (You may change the flavor to peanut butter, whit…
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In this video, Betty demonstrates how to make Mothers Day Spice Cake. Flavored with cloves and cinnamon, this is a gorgeous and tasty cake with a spiced buttercream frosting, Ingredients: ¾ cup butter ¾ cup firmly packed light brown sugar 1 cup sugar 3 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 ¼ cups self-rising flour ¾ teaspoon ground cloves ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 cup buttermilk (You may subst…
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