Diane WatkinsThis recipe can be used with any type of potato, but my family prefers small red potatoes or Yukon potatoes. I also use this recipe to make a delicious potato soup by adding enough chicken …
Recipe for Baked Squash Casserole
This recipe is traditionally made with yellow summer squash, but you can also use zucchini or a mixture of the two. I like to use fresh squash, but frozen will also work. Baked Squash Casserole …
Heavenly Ambrosia Fruit Salad Recipe
This recipe is a holiday tradition at our house. Many recipes add mini-marshmallows, and you can if you like, but my family prefers just fruit. This ambrosia can be made the night before to allow …
Slow Cooker Green Beans with Onions and Bacon
By: Amanda Jade This recipe was actually a complete accident at my home one Thanksgiving. I had placed green beans in the slow cooker and my mom added a bit of thin sliced onions and …
Sweet Potato Croquettes Recipe
Easy Southern Side Dishes:Sweet Potato Croquettes 3 cups of cooked and mashed sweet potatoes 1/4 cup butter 1 teaspoon salt 2 Tablespoons brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained …
Rutmus — Turnips and Potatoes
Rutmus is a mixture of mashed potatoes and turnips. Make them just like you would mashed potatoes using equal parts yellow turnips and potatoes. Rutmus Recipe Yellow Turnips Potatoes Salt and pepper to taste butter …
Stewed Kumquats and Prunes
Stewed Kumquats and Prunes Recipe This recipe is from the 1930’s. It was popular in the more southern regions where Kumquats were plentiful. Serve it as a breakfast dish or a side dish.
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 …
Tomato Juice Cocktail
If you have plenty of tomatoes this year, try this wonderfully refreshing and easy tomato juice cocktail. Full of vitamins and flavor… Its like a supercharged tomato juice. This takes a little time to cook …
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.