Category: Southern
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Pumpkin Spice Glazed Apple Bread
This is a version of a recipe from Betty Crocker, Caramel-Glazed Apple Bread. I changed the glaze to a Hershey’s Kisses Pumpkin spice UMH!!!! Directions: Heat oven 350 degrees. Grease bottoms only of 2 (8X4 inch) loaf pans with cooking spray or shortening. In a large bowl, stir together apples, I cup brown sugar, the buttermilk,…
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Tuna Casserole
I am always on the lookout for good recipes that have ingredients that can be prepared from staples in my pantry. If you are like me, you always are running out of food in the freezer, fresh vegetables and really don’t want to make that trip to the grocery store. This is one of those…
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Cucumber and Tomato Salad
This salad is a staple in my refrigerator during the summer. Not only is it delicious but is a great dish to use the abundance of tomato’s, cucumbers and banana peppers from my garden. This salad is great by itself but I also serve it on a lettuce bed adding walnuts and blueberries. You…
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Easy Blueberry Turnovers
A easy recipe to use some of my fresh picked blueberries! Directions: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Sprinkle board with flour, coat each side with enough flour to keep from sticking. Roll out each sheet of puff pastry to enlarge about 1-2 inches on all sides, turning to keep from sticking. Take pizza cutter…
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Blueberry-Oat Muffins
Blueberries are one fruit that I am very fond of and one fruit that I have success growing in my garden. Preserving them is easiest in the freezer, layering them on a cookie sheet to freeze then transferring them to a container for later use. This recipe is one of my favorite’s. I hope you…
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Brown Butter Pecan Tart
Is there any better Southern dessert than a piece of pecan pie with a couple of scoops of vanilla ice cream? Oh YES, this brown butter pecan tart with vanilla ice cream. My dear friend Sherry sent this to me a few weeks back telling me it was the VERY best pecan pie recipe that…
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Quick Lemon Tart
I have been out of town for work this past week at a National Convention. Returning home, I am feeling a little frazzled. Maybe because next weekend we will be attending the French Quarter Festival in New Orleans and I have a million task that I need to accomplish at home and at work before leaving…
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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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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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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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McLarty’s Punch
If you are looking for a wonderful punch to serve at your next gathering, this is by far the best punch recipe in my collection. I call it “McLarty’s Punch” named after the beautiful lady who shared this recipe with me many years ago. Directions: Heat sugar and water to dissolve sugar Add frozen…
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Kahlua-Walnut Brownies
A great Valentine’s gift… Directions: Soak 1 cup toasted walnuts in Kahlua for 4-6 hours. Drain, discarding Kahlua. Melt butter and chocolate in a heave saucepan or double boiler over low heat. Beat eggs, sugar, and instant coffee with an electric mixer 7-8 minutes. Gradually add chocolate mixture, beating at low speed until blended. Add…