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What a blessing to have been raised in Memphis by a country cook who knew what she was doing. Good cooking was just a way of life in our household and among our extended family. My mother prepared the best fried chicken in Tipton County (We grew up in Memphis, but our reunions were in Tipton County.) according to my aunts, uncles, cousins, and great aunts & uncles; I have no reason to doubt their words of praise. I saw at every family reunion whose chicken was the first to go. And my mother wasn’t the only good cook in our house.
My daddy was a master at the grill and could throw together a variety of tasty snacks inside as well. He specialized in oyster stew & Bleu Cheese Dressing; and sitting down with Daddy as we built snacks of smoked oysters, cheeses, crackers, olives, and anything else he could scrape together was a banquet in itself.
The blog entries below come from recipes we enjoy around our household; from recipes I’ve yet to try; from recipes given me by friends and family, and things I’ve read about on line or in real print. Yes, I do still subscribe to magazines that come in the mail. Also there are posts about cooking equipment, techniques, sources for more information, etc. I hope you find something of interest.
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Tamale Pie
Ingredients 12 ounces ground round burger1 onion ; chopped1 1/4 cups salsa1/2 cup black olive ; sliced1 cup frozen corn ; whole kernel, thawed1/2 teaspoon cumin4 cups cornbread ; crumbled1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese ; grated1/2 cup Light sour cream Instructions Heat oven...
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 Rachel's cornbread batter. To Rachel's...
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 smoke flavor is...
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 sauerkraut. Sprinkle with the brown...
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 ribs with a 50/50...
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 about 1/4 inch by 1 inch. Mix...
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 plantain ; diced14 ounces...
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 time. My son Sam calls them "Meteors."...
Italian Sausage Spaghetti Sauce
My son frequently asks for this one. Not your typical “church spaghetti.” Ingredients 1 pound Italian sausage 1 yellow onion; chopped 2 cloves of garlic; minced 1 or 2 14 ounce cans of diced tomatoes 1 8-ounce can of tomato sauce 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds (or...
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 InstructionsMelt the butter in a large...
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 5.6 inches. But Thomas Moore,...
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 Instructions Cook the...
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. Chill.
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 tablespoons celery seed 1...
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 reasonable price. In the...
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 ground 1...
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 garlic,ginger, rice wine , soy...
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 leaves, torn2 tablespoons freshly grated...
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 teaspoon minced garlic 1 teaspoon kosher salt...
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 teaspoon cayenne pepperCoarse salt and ground black...
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 teaspoon kosher salt...
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 ; meltedInstructionsFor the...
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 until well combined....
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 + salt to taste 1/2 teaspoon pepper +...
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, so you'll have to use...
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 sorghum Instructions Bring all the...
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. In another pan, combine...
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 afraid to...
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 thoroughly. Melt 2...
Cornbread & Oyster Dressing
Ingredients2 tbs. oil 3 cups chopped celery w/ leaves 2 cups chopped onions 2 tart apples ; cored and chunked (do not peel)1 lb. bulk pork sausage 1/2 pound of shucked fresh oysters 1 cup pecan pieces ; (optional)3 cups stale cornbread cubes 3 cups stale regular bread...
