Recipes
Here you can find some of my best recipes...and maybe even some of my worst mistakes.
Recipes
08/03/2011 16:58
Beef Empanadas
Ingredients:
1 pound ground beef
1/2 onion, finely chopped
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 tsp butter
2 Tbsp garlic cloves, minced
1/4 tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp ground cayenne
1/4 tsp ground paprika
1/4 tsp ground chili powder
1/2 tsp season all
salt and pepper to taste
1 cup diced tomatoes
1/4...
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08/03/2011 16:57
Fried Catfish
I am in love with catfish. Actually, it is the only fish I will readily eat.
Ingredients:
1 1/2 pounds catfish fillets
1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon ground...
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08/03/2011 16:56
Easy Salmon
Ingredients:
2 Salmon Fillets
Salt and Pepper
2 - 3 Tablespoons of Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 small pat of butter
Italian Seasoning
Rinse the salmon fillets in cold water, pat dry.
In a fry pan, add the cooking oil and a small pat of butter.
Over medium heat, add the salmon to...
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08/03/2011 16:55
Biscuits & Gravy
Another staple of Southern breakfast is sausage gravy. This recipe is pretty simple, it is cheap, and it will stick some meat on your bones (as my grandmother liked to say).
Ingredients:
1/2 lb of sausage or chorizo
1 tablespoon oil
1 tablespoon all purpose flour
1 cup whole milk
¼...
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08/03/2011 16:54
Cheese Sauce
Put a plate of pasta in front of me and you will make me one happy girl! Since making my resolution, I have gotten rid of most jarred or canned items in my pantry. So I had to replace my 4 cheese alfredo sauce. This is what I came up with.
Ingredients:
4 tsp butter
1 tsp garlic
1 cup heavy...
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08/03/2011 16:53
Fried Okra
If you can't handle the heat you can leave out the hot sauce, but it won't be tryuly Southern fried. We use lots of hot sauce in the South.
Ingredients:
1 pound fresh okra
2 eggs, beaten
4 to 6 dashes hot pepper sauce
1 cup cornmeal
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne...
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08/03/2011 16:52
Corn On the Cob
Ingredients:
4 stalks of corn, shucked and cleaned
1/2 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper
4 tsp butter
1 tsp Old Bay Seasoning
Directions:
Fill a pot with water and bring to a boil.
Add butter and seasonings.
Then, add your corn on the cob.
Cover the pot and allow the corn to boil for a few...
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08/03/2011 16:52
Mini Sausage Quiches
Ingredients:
¾ cup sausage or chorizo, browned and drained
1/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
3 eggs, beaten with a pinch of salt and pepper
1 cup half-and-half
¼ cup butter or margarine, melted
½ cup biscuit/baking mix (Use a can or your...
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08/03/2011 16:51
Smashed Potatoes
Use your imagination and create different combinations of your favorite foods with mashed potatoes!
Ingredients:
2 lbs potatoes, of choice
6 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 cups chopped chives
1/4 teaspoon pepper
salt
3/4 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup sour cream
3/4 cup...
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08/03/2011 16:50
Southern Black Eyed Peas
In the South it is tradition to eat black eyed peas on New Year’s Day. They are associated with bringing you luck for the coming year. I don’t really like them, so I just eat a spoonful right after midnight. Or I will make them as a side dish for my New Year’s...
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