Mama’s coleslaw is creamy and Southern to the core. It’s a little sweet and a little salty. Perfect with barbecue, hot dogs and hamburgers. Here’s what you’ll need: 1 head of cabbage 1-2 cups of mayonnaise 1 tsp. salt OR to taste pepper, to taste – it doesn’t need much (I use white pepper [...]
These Ham and Asparagus, Cream Cheese Roll Ups are a nice cold appetizer on a hot summer day. Creamy, salty and smooth. Perfect for showers, parties and brunches. This recipe is from my friend, Dr. Laura Beverly Moore of Peachtree City, Georgia. We worked together many moons ago in publishing. She’s all grown up [...]
Creamy, fruity, light and fluffy is what this fruit dip is. Serve it with your favorite fruits – we especially love it with strawberries and grapes. This is a slight variation of a fruit dip that was popular in the late 80s and 90s. STRAWBERRY FRUIT DIP INGREDIENTS: 1 8 oz. block cream cheese [...]
RAMEN NOODLE SLAW is crunchy, sweet, tangy and nutty. A delightful twist on this Southern summer salad. Mama got this recipe from her friend, Linda Arnall, about 15 years ago when they worked together in the school system. Linda is a sweet Southern belle and a great cook. RAMEN NOODLE SLAW INGREDIENTS: 1 12 oz. [...]
My kids love these Brussels sprouts. No lie. The outside leaves get crunchy like potato chips and the sprouts and walnuts have a deep nutty, salty flavor. It’s a great way to get more greens into your family’s diet. ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS: Ingredients: 1 to 1 1/2 pounds Brussels sprouts 4 to 6 tablespoons [...]
Buttermilk Biscuit Bites are buttery, fluffy and tender. Taste like homemade without the fuss. Buttermilk Biscuit Bites: Ingredients: 1 tube refrigerated biscuits of your choice 1/2 cup butter, melted in skillet or dish 1/16 tsp. salt 1 tsp. sugar 10 in cast iron skillet or 8×8 casserole dish Directions: Preheat oven to 375°. [...]
Biscuit Bites are packed with flavor, crunchy on the outside and tender on the inside. Buttery, too. INGREDIENTS: 1 canister of refrigerated biscuits of your choice (I used Grands, homestyle) 1 tbsp. oregano 1 tbsp. basil 1/8 tsp. garlic powder or Adobo 1/2 cup butter DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 400°. Melt butter in a [...]
INGREDIENTS: 1/2 lb. of elbow macaroni, cooked and drained 1 28 oz. can of petite diced tomatoes (I only had crushed tomatoes this time and it was good – but I prefer petite diced because the tomatoes are not quite as concentrated) 1 can of tomato juice (or V-8) OR 1 cup to start [...]
You can make creamy homemade Alfredo sauce tonight if you have butter, heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. It’s so easy and takes about 10 minutes to whip up. So worth it over the jar that we used to use. Homemade Alfredo Sauce: 3/4 cup butter 1 cup heavy cream 1 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese [...]
PUFFINS are pancake muffins. The beauty is you can add your favorite things inside, such as: chocolate chips, sprinkles, bananas and peanut butter chips or butterscotch chips, etc … – the possibilities are endless. Great for breakfast, brunch, a snack or dessert. PUFFINS – PANCAKE MUFFINS RECIPE: INGREDIENTS: 1 cup pancake mix 2/3 cup of [...]
