Ingredients: 2 cans whole green beans (can use 1/2 pound fresh green beans)8 slices bacon (uncooked)3/4 stick butter1/2 c. brown sugar1/2 t. garlic powder1/8 t. pepper Cooking Instructions Serves 6 Cut bacon slices in half. Wrap around 4-5 beans and place seam side down in a 9X13″ casserole dish. In a small sauce pan over medium heat, combine butter, brown sugar, … [Read more...] about Green Bean Bundles
Side Dish
Cranberry Vinaigrette Salad
2 bags Romain Lettuce1 apple chopped (I dipped the apples and pears in lemon juice to reduce the browning)1 pear chopped1 c shredded Swiss cheese1/4 c cranberries1 c pine nuts ( I used roasted/salted sunflower seeds on Sunday) Dressing:1/3 c apple cider vinegar2 tbs lemon juice,2/3 c vegetable oil1/2 c sugar2 tbsp onion1/2 tsp salt3 tsp poppy seeds Combine the lettuce, … [Read more...] about Cranberry Vinaigrette Salad
Swiss Vegetable Medley
1 – 16 oz. bag of frozen broccoli, carrots and cauliflower, thawed and drained1 can cream of mushroom1 c. Swiss cheese, shredded1/2 c. sour cream1/4 t. black pepper, freshly ground1 small jar chopped pimientos1 – 28 oz. can French fried onions In a large bowl, combine vegetables, cream of mushroom, 1/2 c. cheese, sour cream pepper, pimientos and 1/2 can French fried onions. … [Read more...] about Swiss Vegetable Medley
Spiced Carrots Polynesian
2 T. butter1/2 c. pineapple juice1 T. brown sugar1/2 t. ground nutmeg1/4 t. salt1/8 t. white pepper4 c. sliced carrots1 medium onion, sliced in rings2 T. fresh parsley Melt butter in stock pot over medium heat. Add juice, brown sugar, nutmeg, salt, pepper, onions and carrots. Bring to a boil over medium high heat. When boiling, reduce heat to medium low, cover and simmer for … [Read more...] about Spiced Carrots Polynesian
Morton’s Favorite Green Beans
2 cans green beans (Italian style is our favorite)2 pieces bacon cooked and crumbled, reserving bacon grease2 T. bacon grease4 T. minced onions1 garlic clove minced4 T. teriyaki sauce1/2 t. salt1/8 t. pepper In a medium sauce pan, add beans, bacon grease, onions, garlic, teriyaki, salt and pepper. Cover and cook over medium low heat for 10 minutes until mixture is simmering. … [Read more...] about Morton’s Favorite Green Beans
Potato Patties
2 c. leftover mashed potatoes2 t. chopped green onions1 egg1/4 t. salt1/4 t. pepper1/2 t. paprika1/2 c. grated sharp cheddar2 T. butter Combine all ingredients except butter. Heat 2 T. butter in a skillet over medium heat. Make small balls of the potato mixture. Brown in butter and serve while hot. From Big Mama’s Old Bleck Pot. Grocery List … [Read more...] about Potato Patties
Rice Cakes
1 c. rice, cooked2 c. heavy cream1 1/2 c. flour1/2 t. salt1 1/4 T sugar2 t. baking powder1 egg1 T. shortening (melted)2 T. canola oil Cover cooked rice with 1 c. cream and let sit in refrigerator. Sift dry ingredients. Mix egg, 1 c. cream and shortening in a separate container. Alternating, add small amounts of dry ingredients and liquid mixture into rice and cream. Drop … [Read more...] about Rice Cakes
Grilled Tomatoes
10 large firm ripe tomatoes4 c. finely grated dry French bread crumbs4-6 T butter, melted2 cloves garlic, minced4 green onions, minced2 t. dried oregano, crushed1 t. salt1/8 t. freshly ground black pepper1/2 c. freshly grated Parmesan cheese Cut tops off tomatoes and scoop out pulp, save for another recipe (like MaryAnn’s Hot Sauce!). Combine remaining ingredients. Fill the … [Read more...] about Grilled Tomatoes
Fried Okra
16 pods okra2 c. yellow cornmeal2 T. flour3 t. salt1/2 t. pepper1/4 c. cold water in a spray bottle1 1/2 c. bacon drippings Slice okra into 1/4 inch slices. Sprinkle okra with cold water. Mix together corn meal, salt and pepper. Coat okra thoroughly with mixture. Remove from mixture and deep fry in large stock pot or deep fryer in 2 inches bacon drippings until golden brown. … [Read more...] about Fried Okra
Harvest Sweet Potato Cranberry Casserole
3 1/2 lbs. sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4 inch cubes1 large onion, dicedolive oil or vegetable oil cooking spray1 1/2 c. fresh cranberries (or frozen–do not thaw, if frozen)2/3 c. light brown sugar2 T. butter, melted1/4 c. orange juice3/4 t. salt1 t. nutmeg1/2 t. ground ginger3/4 t. cinnamon1 c. chopped pecans Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Spray two shallow baking … [Read more...] about Harvest Sweet Potato Cranberry Casserole