Diane WatkinsBy: Amanda Jade Occasionally my family buys Little Smokeys as finger foods. We have a pair of very simple recipes that turn this into a delicious and memorable meal: Pigs in a Blanket and Sweet …
Toasted Pecans Recipe
1 pound pecan halves (or other nuts) 2 Tablespoons butter Salt to taste Additional seasonings if desired Spread the pecans and butter into a single layer on a baking pan. Place into a 300 degree …
Tomato Aspic
Tomato Aspic is an old traditional Southern side dish. There are as many variations as there are cooks, each claiming the best and often secret recipe. Many recipes add chopped vegetables, celery, cabbage, peppers, etc….Some …
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 …
Pickled Shrimp
Pickled Shrimp 2 1/2 pound fresh or frozen shrimp in shells (30 shrimp per pound) 1/2 cup celery leaves 1/4 cup mixed pickling spices 2 cups thinly sliced onion 8 bay leaves 1 1/2 cups …
Gazpacho
Another summer soup served cold. This is a quick and easy version using canned tomato juice. It definitely delivers on flavor. 2 cucumbers, sliced 5 green peppers, diced ½ loaf of hard bread or equal …
Strawberry Soup
Strawberry Soup Serves 6-8 2 quarts ripe strawberries juice of 1 lemon 3 cups water 1 cup sugar 2 Tablespoons minute tapioca 1 cup sweet white wine Clean and crush the strawberries. Add the lemon …
Spinach Artichoke Casserole
This is a wonderful recipe for a crowd. Who thought spinach could be so good? Serve as a dip or a side dish. 2 pkgs chopped frozen spinach, thawed and well drained 1/2 medium onion, …
Summer Means Boiled Peanuts
Boiled peanuts are a southern favorite. You can tell a true southerner by the look on their face when you mention boiled peanuts. A southerner instantly thinks of family, a northerner will look puzzled. I …
Deviled Eggs
Deviled Eggs are making a comeback, and it’s about time! Now that the nutritionists are allowing that perhaps eggs are a good food after all, we are seeing deviled eggs making a comeback. This …