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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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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Magnolias: Authentic Southern CuisineDonald Barickman brings his contemporary take on Southern flavors to the table at Magnolia's Restaurant in Charleston, South Carolina. Following up hi... 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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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 another casserole in her series of casseroles. She has already demostrated a tuna casserole, a ham casserole, and a roast beef casserole. This is a wonderful and easy chicken noodle casserole! Ingredients: 6 oz. rotini pasta (or elbow macaroni or shell or bow-tie pasta, etc.) 1/2 medium to large pot of rapidly boiling water that has been salted with 1…
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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 makes her Bopping Blackberry Cobbler. With blackberries in season, this makes a great afternoon treat or ending to a meal. Just top it with ice cream, and pair it with milk or coffee! Ingredients (for blackberry mixture): 4 cups fresh blackberries, washed and dried with a paper towel 3/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup flour 1 1/2 cups water 1 tablespoon lemon juice cooking oil spray Spray…
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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 Healthy and Natural Granola Bars. These granola bars have oats, nuts, brown sugar, honey, melted butter, and a sprinkling of salt–all natural ingredients–no additives that you find in commercial cereal bars. Betty also gives her philosophy of eating healthy foods. Ingredients: 4 cups quick or old fashioned oats, uncooked 1 cup chopped nuts (I used 1/…
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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 “last minute meal” Chili Mac ‘n Cheese Skillet Casserole recipe. It is super easy and can be made in less than 10 minutes–plus, it tastes great! Ingredients: 1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni 1/2 medium-sized pot of rapidly boiling water 1 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon butter, melted 2 tablespoons flour 3/4 cup shredded (or cubed) Velveeta cheese 3/4 cup milk (2) 15…
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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 demonstates her Very Special Hash Brown Potato Casserole recipe. This recipe is very special to Betty, because she obtained it from a special aunt more than 30 years ago. It is still a favorite in Betty’s family. Ingredients: 32 oz. package frozen hash brown potatoes (separated–no big clumps) 10 3/4 oz. can condensed cream of chicken soup 8 oz. Cheez Whiz (You can substitute…
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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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In this video, Betty makes another patriotic dessert for Independence Day–a Blackberry/Raspberry Fruit Pizza! It’s red, white, blue, and yummy–perfect for a 4th of July celebration with family and friends! Ingredients: 16.5 oz. roll of refrigerated sugar cookie dough 15 oz. can ready-to-serve vanilla frosting 1 pint fresh blackberries, washed and dried with paper towel 2 pints fresh raspberries,…
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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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