Chicken and Dumplings Recipe Ingredients: 5 chicken leg quarters Water 1 stick of sweet cream salted butter Approximately 3 tablespoons of poultry spice Salt and pepper Buttermilk can biscuits One large can Instructions: In a large pot, place the 5 chicken leg quarters and cover them with water. Add the stick of sweet cream salted…
Cake with Hawaiian Pineapples Preheat oven to 350°F. Ingredients: 2 cups of all-purpose flour 2 cups sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon vanilla Pinch of salt 1 – 20 oz can crushed pineapple (undrained) with juice – no syrup 1 cup chopped nuts (optional) Frosting with Cream Cheese: Ingredients: 1 stick of…
Classic West Virginia Hot Dog Ingredients: Mustard Sliced onion Chili sauce prepared from scratch Slaw (cole slaw) Instructions: Make a traditional West Virginia hot dog by serving the hot dog with all of the toppings, including mustard, sliced onion, chili sauce, and slaw. For the sides: Grilled corn on the cob Tomato slices with cottage…
Authentic Gumbo Recipe Ingredients: 1 cup oil 1 1/3 cup flour 2 tablespoons creole 1 tablespoon gumbo file 2 cans roasted diced tomatoes 2 cups chopped okra 2 onions 1 bag of green onions Salt Pepper 3 bell peppers (different colors) 2 bags of raw shrimp Pulled apart chicken breast 2 packs of sausage 1…
Rinderrouladen Recipe Does anyone know Rinderrouladen? It’s typical German. You need: Beef thinly sliced 1-2 per person (Best is meat from the inside of the thigh from the cow. It is meat that you also can use for steaks) Pickles (sweet/sour cucumber) Onions Bay leaf Carrots Celery Salt / Pepper Mustard Bacon Tomato paste Instant…
Southern Tradition: Black Eyed Peas Recipe for New Year’s Day Why do Southerners eat Black Eyed Peas on New Year’s Day? The tradition of eating black-eyed peas as the first meal on New Year’s Day is considered to have started in the South during the winter of 1864-1865. When Union General William T. Sherman marched…
 Money-Saving Food Prep Tips: Stretching Your Food Budget Today, I want to share my tried and tested methods for saving money and making the most of my food budget. By prepping in advance and being mindful of how I use ingredients, I can stretch my resources and ensure nothing goes to waste. Let’s dive into…
Indulgent Gravy Chocolate: A Heavenly Dessert Delight Ingredients: 1 to 12 cup sugar (depending on preferred sweetness) 2 ½ teaspoons flour ½ teaspoon cocoa ½ cup milk ½ cup water A few drops of vanilla extract (optional) Buttered biscuits (for serving) Instructions: In a large skillet, combine the sugar, flour, and cocoa. Stir in the…
From Farm to Jar: Your Guide to Canning Fresh Beef In this post, we will guide you through the process of canning beef. It’s a simple method that allows you to preserve meat for long-term storage. Please note that this recipe does not include instructions for water bathing low acid foods. We recommend following proper…
Comforting Chicken and Wild Rice Soup Getting my soups ready for cooler weather! This is chicken and wild rice soup. Stick to your ribs good! Those of you who’ve seen my recipes know I don’t really measure anything, but I can tell you what I put in this batch of soup. This made a large…
