These are a great supper, served piping hot with coleslaw and hush puppies.
3 catfish fillets, cut into 1 inch fingers
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 tsp. red pepper
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1/4 tsp. thyme
1/2 tsp. oregano
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 C. cornmeal
1/2 C. flour
In a bowl, combine seasonings. In a separate bowl, combine 3/4 seasoning mix with eggs. [...]
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I have had more compliments on this chicken than anything else I cook. The crust is crispy, and the meat is tender and juicy. I hope you enjoy it too!
1 whole chicken, cut into 9 pieces or 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1/2 cups buttermilk
2 cups self-rising flour
3 to 4 cups vegetable shortening
2 teaspoons [...]
This traditional Southern dish is delicious, and a favorite in any season. Buy nice, firm, fresh oysters -no canned ones for this treat! The book this recipe comes from is one of the finest books on Soul Food and Southern Cooking there is.
1 cup coarsely crumbled saltine cracker crumbs
1 quart shucked fresh oysters (30-40, [...]
This traditional recipe is about as Cajun as you can get without being in New Orleans! It’s spicy and soooo good! Ib. dry red beans
4 quarts water
2 meaty ham hocks
8 cups beef or chicken stock
4 bay leaves
1/2 tsp. thyme
1 tsp. cayenne pepper
1 tsp. black pepper
1 lb. andouille
1/2 Ib. tasso, chopped
2 cups chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped [...]
If you’re not feeling adventurous, you can substitute shrimp for the Craw fish; if you like lobster, though, you’ll love these little [...]
1-boneless beef pot roast, about 3 pounds
4 TBSP Worcestershire sauce
2 tsp garlic powder
1 TBSP minced onion
2 TBSP broiled steak seasoning
2 TBSP oil or butter
1 cup red wine
Freshly ground black pepper and salt to taste
Let roast soak in Worcestershire sauce for 2 minutes on each side. and reserve the Worcestershire sauce. Season with the onion, [...]
This is a traditional Southern feast on New Year’s Day. It’s a wonderful blend of rice, black-eyed peas, and ham that will make you happy all year.
1 1/2 cups dried black-eyed peas
6 strips salt pork or bacon, diced
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cups cooked rice
Salt and pepper to taste
Dash of hot sauce
1/2 cup minced green onions, [...]
Brown Sugar-Ketchup Glaze:
2 cups ketchup or chili sauce
4 Tablespoons light or dark brown sugar
4 teaspoons cider or white vinegar
Mix all ingredients in a small bowl; set aside.
Meat Loaf:
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon broiled steak seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 [...]
The roots of this traditional Southern classic go back a long way. Recipes for poultry or beef baked in a pastry crust can be traced back to Medieval times in the British Isles..
The term “pot pie” originally referred to the cooking method (cooked in a pot) rather than to the dish itself, and first appeared [...]
4 pounds pork spareribs
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup ketchup
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup orange juice
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon Tabasco sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
Heat spareribs and enough water to cover to boiling in 5-quart saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 1 hour or until ribs are fork-tender. Drain.
Meanwhile, heat honey, ketchup, [...]
