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 [...]
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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 [...]
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 [...]
Sweet, spicy, and sooooo good!
1 tablespoon bacon grease
4-6 earsSilver Queen or other white Corn
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Cut corn from cob with a sharp knife. Using the back edge of the knife, scrape the cob to remove the “milk†from the cob and reserve this liquid.
In a [...]
2 pounds collard greens
2 pounds mustard greens
2 pounds turnip greens
1â„2 pound salt pork
1 tablespoon sugar
Salt and pepper to taste
Place greens in kitchen sink. Fill sink with water, pushing leaves under running water as sink fills. Allow to soak for five minutes; drain water, rinse greens under running water and fill sink again. Repeat until no [...]
2 tablespoons bacon drippings
16 ounces butter beans, canned or frozen drained, thawed
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
Pinch of garlic powder
Place drippings, spices and beans in a medium saucepanwith enough cold water to cover the beans. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes.
Serves 6.
If you like this recipe, I think [...]
Served at a famous Kentucky horse race…you know the one!
3/4 cup sugar
2 eggs, slightly beaten
3 tablespoons rum
1/2 cup coconut
1/2 cup flour
1 stick butter or margarine
1/2 cup chocolate chips
1/2 cup pecans — chopped
1 unbaked 9″ pie shell
Combine sugar, flour and eggs. Add nuts, coconut and rum. Melt butter. Add butte. Pour chocolate chips on bottom of [...]
