New Orleans Hot Rice Cakes This is an adaptation of one of the oldest known recipes in New Orleans, one that is said to have been a favorite of President Zachary Taylor. It’s a good …
Spiced Cantaloupe Pickles
Spiced Cantaloupe Pickles This is an old recipe that is enjoying a comeback. I had never eaten it growing up and then sampled some in the mountains of North Carolina on a trip. I had …
Pickled Beets
4 quarts small beets 3 cups vinegar, more if needed 2 cups water 2 ½ cups sugar 2 teaspoons allspice 3 inch stick of cinnamon ½ teaspoon whole cloves 1 teaspoon salt Hot sterilized jars …
Summer Squash Recipes
Recipes to help you find old and new ways to use that garden bounty. Summer Squash with Sour Cream 3 Tablespoons butter or olive oil 1 onion, sliced 2 pounds yellow crookneck squash, sliced …
Easy Baked Acorn Squash
Easy Baked Acorn Squash Recipe Acorn Squash Butter Brown Sugar Bacon Cut your squash in half. Scoop out seeds and rinse out cavity. Put the squash in a deep baking dish. In each cavity place …
Fried Ripe Tomatoes
Fried Ripe Tomatoes These are similar to the popular fried green tomatoes, but this recipe uses ripe tomatoes. Try this one for a different side dish. Serve with dressing, aioli or cream gravy.
Fried Green Tomatoes Recipe
This southern favorite is popular in the summer when tomatoes are plentiful and in the fall, when green tomatoes are harvested to save them from the first frost. The green tomatoes have a tart flavor. …
Broiled, Roasted or Grilled Tomatoes
Basalmic Broiled Tomatoes Firm Ripe Tomatoes, cut into halves Salt and pepper to taste, (I like Kosher salt) Basalmic Vinegar Fresh Basil, chopped Cut the tomatoes in half and place onto a baking sheet. Sprinkle …
Canning Tomatoes
Canning Tomatoes Because of the high acidity, tomatoes are among the easiest of foods to can successfully. Tomatoes for canning should be fully ripe, but firm. Peel by dipping them into boiling water for 20-30 …
Piccalilli
1 quart chopped cabbage 1 quart chopped green tomatoes 2 sweet red peppers, chopped 2 large onions, chopped 1/4 cup salt 1 1/2 cup vinegar 2 cups packed brown sugar 1 teaspoon dry mustard 1 …