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
Side Dish
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
Four Corners Refried Beans
1 lb. bacon3 c. uncooked pinto beans7 c. water1 1/2 c. chopped onion4 cloves garlic1 T. salt (to start)1-2 c. fresh or canned green chilies, diced Fry bacon until crisp. Crumble and drain, reserving half of the bacon grease. Place bacon, remainder of ingredients and reserved bacon grease in the crock pot and cover. Cook beans on high for 1 hour, then reduce to low for 10 … [Read more...] about Four Corners Refried Beans
Thanksgiving Edition: Oyster Dressing
Turkey giblets (Don’t know what they are? Click here.)1 loaf of your favorite bread1 medium onion, minced finely1 t. salt1 1/2 t. sage3 eggs1/8 t. pepper1 container oysters, drain and reserve 2 T. of this liquid1/2 c. drippings from the cooked turkey (drippings are the liquid at the bottom of the turkey pan–the oils and juices from the turkey) Boil giblets from turkey. Using … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving Edition: Oyster Dressing
Scalloped Potatoes
medium potatoes, peeled and sliced3/4 c. milk4 T. butter1/2 medium onion, diced2 cloves garlic, minced1/2 c. sharp cheddar, grated1/2 c. Monterrey jack cheese, grated1/4 c. parmesan cheese, grated In a medium pan, melt butter and sauté onions and garlic for 4 minutes over medium heat. Add potatoes and stir, making sure each potato is coated with the melted butter. Cook for … [Read more...] about Scalloped Potatoes
Mashed Potatoes
Ingredients 4 lbs. Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and thickly sliced1 1/2 c. heavy whipping cream1 1/2 sticks butter2 t. salt1/4 t. black pepper, freshly ground Directions Soak the potatoes in stock pot with water just covering them for 5 minutes. Drain off and add the same amount of water. Boil over high heat for 25 minutes. Drain. Return to medium heat for 2 minutes, … [Read more...] about Mashed Potatoes