This is the pickle that my family loves the most. Some cooks color the rind red by adding food coloring to the syrup. This is not necessary or traditional, but it is pretty, especially if …
Apple Fritters Recipe
This is a quick and easy apple fritter recipe. You need to get those apples cut into thin slices so that they cook quickly. Yes, I know it is fried, but they don’t soak up …
Hoppin’ John Recipe
Hoppin’ John Some southern states have different versions, using the local variety of peas; but Hoppin’ John always includes peas and rice.
How to Cook Dried Butter Beans or Lima Beans
Butter Beans These are easy, but time consuming. They need to be soaked overnight or started a few hours early, so allow plenty of time. I like these with cornbread for lunch.
Black-Eyed Peas Dip Recipe
Black-Eyed Peas: A New Year’s Day Tradition By Suzanne Lieurance New Year’s Day is full of traditions. Watching college ball games on TV, making resolutions, and eating certain foods that are thought to bring good …
Baked Papaya Recipe
Baked Papaya Recipe Baked Papaya has long been popular in the southern parts of Georgia and in Florida where papaya grows like a weed in the back yard. You can find papaya everywhere now. Try …
Baked Apple Slices
Baked Apple Slices These are so simple for weeknight meals. Start them first and throw into the oven while everything else cooks. No fuss.
Wild Rice Pilaf with Vegetables and Dried Cranberries
Wild Rice Pilaf with Vegetables and Dried Cranberries serves 8 This recipe would also be nice made with dried tart cherries.
Coconut Rice Recipe
Coconut Rice This is one of my favorite rice recipes, similar to what you might find in many restaurants, but a little more flavorful with the cinnamon and ginger. 2-1/2 cups jasmine or other long-grain …
Oven-Baked Rice
Oven-Baked Rice Recipe 3 tablespoons butter or margarine 4 tablespoons finely chopped onion 2 cups uncooked long grain rice 4 cups chicken broth or water 1/2 teaspoon salt Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Melt …