Fried potatoes and onions Ingredients 10 small red potatoes or new potatoes, skins left on, rinsed well and cut into bite size pieces 1 large onion, sliced into rings then cut in half 1 bell pepper, sliced thinly in rings like an onion, then cut the rings in half (Be careful when slicing the bell […]
Fried Catfish Ingredients 4 catfish fillets 1 cup yellow cornmeal 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp black pepper 1/2 tsp paprika 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp onion powder 1 cup buttermilk Vegetable oil for frying Instructions Rinse the catfish fillets and pat them dry with paper towels. Pour the buttermilk over […]
Southern Chili with Beans Ingredients: 2 pounds ground beef 1 small onion, diced 1/2 green bell pepper, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons chili powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional) 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 (28-ounce) […]
SOUTHERN-STYLE CORNED BEEF HASH Forget the stuff that comes out of a can—Homemade Corned Beef Hash is a revelation. It is the ultimate “leftover” triumph, traditionally made the morning after a St. Paddy’s Day feast or a Sunday boiled dinner. A perfect hash is all about the textures: you want the potatoes to be crispy and […]
Fried Chicken Livers Ingredients: 1 pound chicken livers, cleaned and trimmed 1 cup buttermilk 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional) Vegetable oil for frying Instructions: Rinse the chicken livers under cold water and pat […]
Fried Spam Sandwich Ingredients: 1 (12-ounce) can Spam, sliced 4 slices sandwich bread 2 tablespoons butter 2 slices American or cheddar cheese (optional) 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 1 tablespoon yellow mustard 2 lettuce leaves (optional) 2 tomato slices (optional) Instructions: Slice the Spam into 1/4-inch thick slices. Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the […]
AUTHENTIC KEY LIME PIE If you’re looking for a dessert that tastes like a tropical vacation, this is it! This pie is the perfect balance of “pucker-up” tartness and sweet, creamy goodness.Forget the green food coloring—an Authentic Key Lime pie is naturally a beautiful pale yellow. It’s simple, elegant, and always the star of the […]
Chicken Salad with Grapes Ingredients 3 cups cooked chicken, diced or shredded 1 cup red seedless grapes, halved 1/2 cup celery, finely chopped 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1 tbsp Dijon mustard 1 tbsp lemon juice 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp black pepper 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional) Instructions […]
Deviled Eggs Classic Style Ingredients 6 large eggs 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1 tsp yellow mustard 1 tsp white vinegar or pickle juice 1/4 tsp salt 1Paprika for garnish/4 tsp black pepper Instructions Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil, then cover, remove from heat, and let sit for 12 […]
Country Fried Steak with Gravy Ingredients For the Steak 4 cube steaks 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp black pepper 1 tsp paprika 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1 cup all-purpose flour 2 large eggs 1/2 cup milk Vegetable oil for frying For the Gravy 3 tbsp pan drippings (or butter) 3 tbsp all-purpose flour 2 cups […]