Author: Pamela
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Pralines (Microwave)
My family loves visiting New Orleans anytime of the year and often take day or weekend trips. As soon as we get in the car, excitement increases as we start talking about what food we are craving or restaurants we want to visit. There is no better place in the world to eat and party than…
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Mama’s Sour Cream Pound Cake
My father worked for F. W. Woolworth Company all over the Southeast and was out of town during most weeks. For as long as I can remember, My mom greeted him EVERY Friday with a homemade cake. This sour cream pound cake was one of his favorites. We love this cake plain, but serve it…
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Spring is in the air!
Thank goodness, winter is coming to a close here in the Deep South. Spring is in the air and it happens to be my favorite season. Every afternoon, after a long day at work, I love walking around our property taking note of which plants are beginning to peak out from their long winter’s nap. I am always…
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Chicken Pot Pie
When I was growing up one of my very best childhood friends was and still is Betty Jane. We were inseparable. We did everything together from romping in the wood’s to attending dancing lessons together. I laugh to this day thinking what “Tom Boys” we were at times and then we would transform into these frilly little girls at…
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Plum Cake
Elizabeth Gates was one of my mother’s best friends and I have many recipe’s in my collection from her. Remembering back, I think that my mom and her where always in a fun competition with cooking and sewing. They really enjoyed baking and baked cakes every Friday. Gates as we called her, her husband Hannis, and my…
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Sun-dried Tomato Meatloaf with Tomato Gravy
Southerner’s love their tomato gravy. It is so good served with biscuits, grits or this meatloaf. Directions: Put chopped onion, roasted red bell pepper, sun-dried tomatoes in food processor and process together or chop all very fine. Add 1 tbsp olive oil to cast iron skillet, add vegetable mixture and saute for 2 minutes. Add…
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Southern Rice
Directions: Coat cast iron skillet with cooking spray and place over medium-high heat until hot. Add celery, onions, green pepper and 3/4 cup of the pecans. Saute until vegetables are crisp tender, stirring frequently. Stir in chicken broth and next 3 ingredients, bring to a boil. Spoon rice in shallow 2 quart dish. Add hot…
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Sweet Potato/Pumpkin Pie
My husband’s favorite pie is Sweet Potato Pie. My favorite is Pumpkin Pie, so I decided to combine the two for this recipe. Directions: Preheat oven 350 degrees. In a large bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt until well combined. Whisk in the milk, eggs, vanilla and brandy. Whisk in the…
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What Really Makes a Good Cook.
I have been told that I am a good cook. I have to admit, when hearing that statement, I always giggle. My mind wanders back 42 years ago when boiling a pot of water was…..well, let me ask: Have your ever burned a pot while trying to boil water? In those days, our meals consisted…
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Oven Swiss Hamburger Steak
I always have frozen Angus burgers in my freezer for quick meals on the grill. It was raining one night and I didn’t want to go outside to grill so I decided to try my Swiss steak recipe. My husband loved it so the recipe was changed to hamburger patties in lieu of round steak.…
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Amaretto Fruit Salad
This is my version of my Mother’s 5 Cup Fruit Salad. I was out of coconut and had the Keebler Coconut Dreams in my pantry so I decided to chop them up and give them a try. I think the chocolate coating on the cookies is why this dish is a hit with my family.…
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Quick Linguine with Sun Dried Tomato Sauce
Do you have those day’s when going home from work and having to cook supper seems like an impossible task? Keep these ingredients on hand and you can have this prepared in about 25 minutes. Add a salad and bread and you have a terrific meal for your family. Directions: Prepare linguine according to package…