Archives for June, 2008
A spicy Cajun dish of smothered corn and seasonings (pronounced mock shoo)
12 ears fresh corn
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 large onion, chopped fine
1 medium-sized green pepper, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
2 large tomatoes, peeled and chopped
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon hot sauce
1/2 cup milk
Scrape off corn kernels into a bowl; [...]
Red rice is served all along the South Carolina and Georgia coast as an accompaniment to meat, game andseafood.
5 slices bacon or side meat
2 cups cooked rice
3/4 cup chopped onion
2 cups canned tomatoes
1/2 teaspon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
n a 10-inch cast iron skillet, cook bacon and reserve grease. Crumble bacon and set [...]
A delicious blend of flavors make these a Southern and Soul Food classic.
2 large sweet potatoes
1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup raisins
1/4 cup chopped pecans
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Boil cut-up sweet potatoes until fork tender.
Melt the butter, cinnamon, and brown sugar together in a sauce pan over medium heat. Add orange [...]
great stuffing for turkey , chicken, cornish hensor quail.1 Cup Uncle Ben’s Long Grain and wild rice
1/4 pound Pork sausage, mild or hot
1/4 cup sliced button mushrooms
3 ablespoonsT sausage drippings
1 onion, chopped
2 Tablespoons Soy Sauce
Cook rice as instructed on the package.
Cook sausage until brown. Over medium heat, saute onion in reserved sausage drippings [...]
2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed and snapped into 1-inch pieces
5 slices bacon, cut into small pieces (or one smoked ham hock)
Salt, to taste
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 1/3 cups water
Combine ingredients in large saucepan. Cover and simmer for about 1 hour.
If you like this recipe, I think you’ll really enjoy this cookbook:
1(1 pound) package dried black-eyed peas
2 quarts water
ham hock, ham bone, piece of salt pork or several slices of bacon
salt and pepper to taste
Wash peas and soak  in cold water overnight or at least 6 hours. Drain. Place peas in large pot and cover with water. Add ham bone or bacon. Simmer for [...]
Okra and Tomatos
A favorite Southern summertime treat!
1 Tbs. bacon grease
1 medium Vidalia onion, chopped
1 lb. okra, cut into 1/2 inch slices
3 fresh tomatoes, preferably Big Boy
1 tsp. sugar
Heat bacon grease in a heavy nonreactive skillet over medium high heat.cook onion 3-4 minutes or until translucent. Add okra and cook another 5-6 minutes, or [...]
Macaroni and Cheese
If you’ve only had it out of a box, you’re in for a treat. This is the real stuff.
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons. flour
2 c. milk warmed
1 1/2 pounds. elbow macaroni- cooked
1 pound sharp cheddar cheese grated
1 pound monterey jack cheese grated
In small sauce pan, melt butter. Add flour and whisk together to lightly [...]
A Southern summer favorite.
1 1/2 cups sliced fresh okra
1 cup cornmeal
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
Pepper to taste (optional)
Vegetable oil for frying
Salt okra and let sit for a few minutes to bring out juice. In a shallow bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, and pepper. Gently roll okra in cornmeal, coating each piece. Set aside 1 hour [...]
A recipe for Southern fried green tomatoes, a dish traditionally made from tomatoes that didn’t ripen before first frost..
Cajun, Soul Food and Lowcountry Recipes
