Strawberry Honey Butter

March 14, 2010

1 pint strawberries, washed and hulled 3 tablespoons honey 1 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened Puree strawberries in food processor or blender and strain to remove seeds. Place puree in medium saucepan along with the honey, sugar, and lime juice. Boil until thickened, about 3 mintues. Cool to [...]

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Fried Green Beans

March 14, 2010

1/2 c. flour 3 tsp. corn meal 1/2 tsp. garlic powder 1/2 stick butter 1 (16 oz.) green beans Salt & pepper Combine the salt, pepper, garlic powder, flour and cornmeal. Drain beans and toss in the cornmeal mixture. Heat the butter in a large skillet. Add beans and saute until they are tender and [...]

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Southern Fried Chicken

March 12, 2010

16 pieces chicken 4 teaspoons salt 2 teaspoons garlic powder 1 teaspoon black pepper ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper 4 ounces Louisiana Hot Sauce or Frank’s Hot Sauce 3 cups self-rising flour 1 quart frying oil Mix salt, garlic, black and cayenne pepper together to make your seasoning salt. Fill a large bowl with two quarts [...]

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Garlic-Stuffed Potatoes

March 12, 2010

4 large baking potatoes 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 Tbsp. olive oil Salt and pepper, to taste Paprika Bake the potatoes at 400°F for 1 hour. Allow them to cool slightly. Slowly sauté garlic in olive oil over low heat until soft and browned. Set aside. Split open the potatoes and scoop the contents into [...]

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Treasure Bay Lafitte’s Carrot Souffle

March 12, 2010

3 pounds fresh or frozen carrots Steam or boil carrots about 30 to 40 minutes until extra soft. Drain well. 1 1/2 pounds sugar (yes, this is correct amount) 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 tablespoon vanilla 3 ounces all-purpose flour 4 large eggs 9 ounces oleo or margarine, melted 1/2 ounce powdered sugar for finished [...]

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Horseradish Mashed Potatoes

March 12, 2010

2 3/4 pounds (about 8 medium) potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces 4 cloves garlic, peeled but left whole 2 teaspoons salt, divided 1/2 to 3/4 cup heavy cream 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, cut into pieces 3 to 4 tablespoons prepared horseradish 3/4 teaspoon pepper 1/4 cup chopped green onions or snipped chives [...]

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Southern-Braised Greens with Bacon

March 12, 2010

3/4 pound sliced bacon 1/4 cup distilled white vinegar 3 cups sliced onions 2 tablespoons molasses or cane syrup 8 cloves garlic, mashed 5 pounds fresh greens, such as mustard greens, collard greens, turnip greens, or kale, rinsed well, picked over and tough stems removed 3 teaspoons salt 3/4 teaspoon cayenne 3/4 teaspoon black pepper [...]

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Southern Praline Yams

March 12, 2010

2 pounds yams 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 2 tablespoons brown sugar 2 tablespoons brandy or bourbon, optional 1 egg yolk 2 tablespoons butter or margarine Praline Topping: 1 to 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 3 tablespoons brown sugar 1/3 cup chopped pecans 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 1. Scrub yams. Drop into boiling water. Cook [...]

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Mississippi Fried Squash

March 12, 2010

6 yellow squash 6 strips bacon 1 large onion, chopped 1 stick butter salt and pepper to taste Cook sliced squash in salted water until tender. (Reserve 1 1/2 cups liquid.) In large cast iron skillet, fry bacon, then remove. Add butter to bacon drippings. Saute onions in the skillet. Add squash and 1 1/2 [...]

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Southern Vegetable Delight

March 12, 2010

1 tablespoon butter 3 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed 4 yellow squash, cubed 4 fresh tomatoes, peeled and chopped 1 medium onion, chopped Salt and pepper to taste Place butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in potatoes, squash, tomatoes, and onion. Season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 30 [...]

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