Mar 6, 2008 | Breads & Grains, Diner
Mexican Style Cornbread A delicious alternative to traditional cornbread. Ingredients 1 batch Rachel’s Cornbread 1 cup Cheddar grated 4 Jalapeno peppers seeded and minced 1 cup Corn cut from cob Instructions Preheat oven to 350. Gather ingredients for...
Mar 5, 2008 | Diner, Meat
Maple Glazed Ham Ingredients 7 pounds ham 1 1/2 cups maple flavored syrup 1 teaspoon Ginger ; powdered1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon allspice 16 cloves 10 ounces pineapple ; chunked8 ounces maraschino cherries ; bottled Instructions Remove thick skin if a strong...
Mar 4, 2008 | Diner, Meat, Veggies
Flanagan Sauerkraut And Ribs Very tasty! Ingredients 32 ounces sauerkraut2 pounds pork rib1/4 cup brown sugar10 ounces Canned French Onion Soup Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place meat on bottom of a 9 by 13 casserole dish. Cover with the drained...
Mar 3, 2008 | Diner, Meat
Dwayne’s Ribs Dwayne does almost as good a job on ribs as Daddy did. Ingredients 2 racks Pork ribs 2 cups Pineapple juice Dry Rub for Ribs Apple cider Cooking Oil Instructions Rub ribs down with spicy BBQ rub and refrigerate over night. When fire is ready mist...
Mar 2, 2008 | Diner, Meat
Indonesian Style Satay Pork Ingredients 2 pounds Pork 1 tablespoon peanut oil 3 tablespoon curry powder 1/2 teaspoon red chili 2 garlic ; minced 2 onion 1 tablespoon salt 4 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon honey Instructions Slice the meat into thin strips...
Mar 1, 2008 | Diner, Meat, Soup
Mexican Style Pork Stew Delicious and easy! Ingredients 2 pounds pork stew meat ; cubed1 large onion ; chopped4 cloves of garlic ; minced2 cups dried lentils or split green peas14 ounces canned tomatoes ; pureed1 cup of raisins3 tablespoons oil for pan frying1...
Feb 28, 2008 | Diner, Meat
Italian Sausage and Spinach Meatballs I adapted this recipe from The Frugal Gourmet cookbook by Jeff Smith. It really is easier to do on the smoker/grill than on the stove top. I’m sure they’d do just fine in a hot oven too. We have fun with them every...
Feb 27, 2008 | Diner, Meat, Sauces & Dressings
Italian Sausage Spaghetti Sauce My son frequently asks for this one. Not your typical “church spaghetti.” Ingredients 1 pound Italian sausage1 yellow onion; chopped2 cloves of garlic; minced1 or 2 14 ounce cans of diced tomatoes1 8-ounce can of tomato sauce1/2...
Feb 26, 2008 | Diner, Meat, Soup
Lamb and Artichoke Stew Ingredients4 tablespoon butter 2 pounds lamb 3 yellow onion ; chopped2 garlic ; minced1/2 cup parsley salt and pepper 1 can tomato paste 1 cup dry white wine 2 cans artichoke 1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed 3 tablespoon lemon juice...
Jan 3, 2008 | Tales
Who Is Tommy Moore? An unusual springtime snowfall canceled Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s plans for a March 22, 1968 protest. More than 16 inches fell: the second largest snowfall in Memphis history, and well beyond the city’s yearly snowfall average of...
Nov 25, 2007 | Diner, Veggies
Cheese Spinach Bake Ingredients 3 medium eggs ; beaten. 20 ounces of frozen chopped spinach. 4 ounces of cheddar cheese ; grated. 1 cup of cottage cheese. 1/4 cup of butter ; softened. 2 teaspoons of flour. Salt ; and pepper. 1 cup Bacon ; fried and crumbled...
Nov 22, 2007 | Diner, Salad
Cucumbers and Onion Ingredients1 yellow onion; thinly sliced4 cucumbers; peeled and thinly sliced3/4 cup sugar1 cup white vinegar1/2 cup water1/2 T dill weed; dried wholeDirectionsBring water, sugar, vinegar and dill to a boil. Pour over cucumbers and onions....
Oct 22, 2007 | Diner, Salad
Memphis-Style Cole Slaw Ingredients1 head cabbage ; shredded2 carrots, peeled and grated 1 green bell pepper ; cored, seeded and finely diced2 tablespoons onions ; grated2 cups mayonnaise 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup Dijon mustard 1/4 cup cider vinegar 2...
Oct 21, 2007 | Diner, Salad
Cactus Salad We’ve been making this cactus salad for years, going back to our Memphis days. We always used bottled nopalitos, but they are expensive and a bit heavy on the salt. I’m looking to experiment with fresh cactus available at our local market at a...
Oct 6, 2007 | Casseroles, Diner, Veggies
Corn Souffle Ingredients 3 Eggs,separated 1/4 cup All purpose flour 1 tablespoon Sugar 1 teaspoon Salt 1/4 teaspoon White pepper 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 2 cups Half-and-half cream 4 ounce Pimento (4 ounce jar, diced) 2 tablespoon Butter, melted dash Nutmeg...
Aug 23, 2007 | Diner, Sauces & Dressings
Ginger Sesame Dressing Ingredients2 cloves garlic — coarsely chopped 1 tablespoon fresh ginger — coarsely chopped 3 tablespoons rice wine 2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 teaspoons sesame oil 3 tablespoons tahini 2 tablespoons vegetable oil Instructions Process...
Jun 15, 2007 | Diner, Veggies
Penne Pasta with Garlic Roasted Tomatoes and White Beans Ingredients3 large tomatoes, cut into wedges4 cloves garlic, unpeeled2 tablespoons olive oil1/4 teaspoon saltFreshly ground black pepper1(15 ounce) can cannellini beans1/2 pound penne pasta1/4 cup fresh basil...
Jun 6, 2007 | Diner, Veggies
Grilled Portabello Mushrooms on Kaiser Rolls IngredientsAioli 1/3 cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic Marinade 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 2 tablespoons finely minced shallot 1...
May 28, 2007 | Diner, Meat
Southern Pulled-Pork Sandwiches (Oven) Pork shoulder, a well-marbled cut available at most supermarkets, turns tender after long, slow cooking. Spice rub and vinegar give it that “southern” touch. Ingredients 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar1/2 to 1...
May 23, 2007 | Diner, Sauces & Dressings
Quick Maple Barbecue Sauce Ingredients1/2 cup cider vinegar 1 cup ketchup 1/4 cup brown sugar 2 tablespoons dry mustard 1/4 cup maple syrup 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 2 teaspoons smoked paprika 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1...
May 22, 2007 | Diner, Poultry
Brined Grill-Roasted Chicken Ingredients1/3 cup brown sugar 2/3 cup kosher salt 3 quarts cold water 1 bay leaf ; torn into pieces3 sprigs fresh thyme 4 garlic cloves ; peeled2 allspice berries ; crushed1 teaspoon peppercorns 3 pound whole chicken3 tablespoon Butter ;...
May 21, 2007 | Diner, Poultry, Sauces & Dressings
Greek Poultry Marinade Ingredients1 cup fresh lemon juice 1 shallot, minced ; (about 1/4 cup)6 garlic cloves ; thinly sliced1 bunch fresh oregano ; minced1 cup olive oil 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper InstructionsWhisk ingredients together...
May 20, 2007 | Diner, Poultry, Sauces & Dressings
Tequila Citrus Marinade for Poultry Ingredients1/2 cup fresh orange juice 1/2 cup fresh lime juice 1/2 cup tequila 4 garlic cloves ; sliced1 jalapeno pepper ; minced1 teaspoon cumin 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1/4 cup minced cilantro ; (optional)1 teaspoon kosher salt +...
May 19, 2007 | Diner, Poultry
Spatchcock Chicken Instructions 1. Place the chicken breast-side down on a cutting board. Using poultry shears or a very sharp knife, cut from the neck to the tail end along either side of the backbone to remove. You’ll be cutting through flesh and small bones,...
May 13, 2007 | Diner, Sauces & Dressings
Tipton’s BBQ Sauce I’m not sure, but I believe this recipe appeared in the Covington Leader a few decades ago. I got it from my mother. Ingredients 6 tablespoon salt6 tablespoon chili powder4 cups ketchup4 cups white vinegar4 cups water1 onion1/2 cup...
Apr 24, 2007 | Diner, Seafood
Scallops in Wine Sauce Ingredients 1 pound Scallops ; thawed 1/2 cup Milk 1/2 cup Bread crumbs 1 teaspoon Salt 1 teaspoon Black pepper 4 tablespoon Butter ; divided 2 tablespoon Flour Instructions Boil scallops gently in the milk for about 4 minutes over medium heat....
Apr 11, 2007 | Breads & Grains, Diner
Pizza Crust #2 For years, I made my pizza dough with corn meal as in my first recipe. These days, though, I favor this sweeter version, but sometimes add 1/2 – 3/4 cups corn meal (as in the other recipe) for a bit of texture. Have fun with it, and don’t be...
Feb 3, 2007 | Diner, Veggies
Garlic Creamed Spinach 10 ounces frozen spinach1 onion6 garlic cloves, minced2 tablespoon butter1 tablespoon olive oil3 tablespoon flour1/2 cup 2% lowfat milk1 cup Parmesan cheesesalt and pepper Cook spinach according to package instructions. Do not over cook. Drain...
Oct 6, 2006 | Breads & Grains, Diner
Cornbread & Oyster Dressing Ingredients 2 tbs. oil3 cups chopped celery w/ leaves2 cups chopped onions2 tart apples ; cored and chunked (do not peel)1 lb. bulk pork sausage1/2 pound of shucked fresh oysters1 cup pecan pieces ; (optional)3 cups stale cornbread...
May 26, 2006 | Diner, Soup, Veggies
Green Chile and Cabbage Soup Ingredients 8 tablespoons Butter1/2 head Cabbage shredded10 ounces Potatoes new, unpeeled, diced (small dice)1 Onion medium, chopped1 pound Mushroom sliced thinly8 tablespoons Flour8 cups Chicken stock1 cup Poblano chiles roasted, peeled,...
