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Chicken Shortcake
Southern Comfort Food Chicken Shortcake is a stewed chicken in a silky sauce ladled generously over cornbread. From the Southern chapter of the United States Regional Cookbook, Culinary Arts Institute of Chicago, 1947. Chicken Shortcake 2 Tbs flour 2 Tbs butter 2 cups seasoned chicken stock 2 cups cooked diced chicken 2 cups frozen mixed […]
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It’s obscene! Here is a recipe to bring out your inner trashiness. Yes, here it is, beer can chicken. There is nothing elegant about this chicken, it actually looks obscene on the grill, though it is delicious none the less. This will raise a few eyebrows at your bbq. Beer Can Chicken Serves 4 4 […]
Continue ReadingMuffuletta Sandwich
moof-fuh-LEHT-tuh or moo-foo-LE-ta These sandwiches can be found all over New Orleans from delis to pool halls and the corner grocery stores. It is an Sicilian sandwich that consists of a round loaf of bread (about 10 inches across) filled with Italian salami, olive salad, cheese, Italian ham, and freshly minced garlic. The key ingredient […]
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Breakfast by Brother Dave My brother, David, makes this breakfast, which I always thought was such a great idea. If you are feeling extra fancy or romantic, you can use a heart shaped cookie cutter. Rocky Mountain Toast Serves 1 2 tsp butter 1 egg 1 slice bread Melt butter in skillet. Press the mouth […]
Continue ReadingJacket Potato Wedges with Melting Cheese and Spring Onion
What to have for dinner? Jacket potatoes in the UK are extremely popular, otherwise known as a baked potato in the US. I make them often when I have no idea what to have for dinner. The contrast of the crispy skins and the fluffy potato on the inside is what makes them delicious. I […]
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Assuming that you Easterners stocked up your pantry with canned goods in preparation for Hurricane Irene, here is a way to now empty your pantry.
Continue ReadingAlabama Slammer
Back in the day… Here is a cocktail we used to drink back in the day. First created at the University of Alabama in 1975, the Alabama Slammer is a potent, yet fruity cocktail. There is also an Alabama Slammer shooter, which is similar but skips the vodka and orange juice. Alabama Slammer Serves 1 1/2 oz amaretto […]
Continue ReadingIndiana Farmhouse Dressing
A hundred year old recipe This simple recipe has been used for salads, cucumbers and cole slaw for over a hundred years in Indiana, and can be found in many handwritten family cookbooks. It has the advantage of being non-fat if you don’t add the olive oil, but still low-fat if it is added. Indiana […]
Continue ReadingWoolworth’s Frito Pie
A Cult Classic I was watching The Best Thing I Ever Ate on the Food Network last night with my daughter, Zoe. One of the chef’s favorite things is Frito Pie. She was very intrigued. I remember eating it as a child. One of the best ways to eat it, however, is to pour the chili right into a […]
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