Ambrosia is the simplest Southern dessert, an heirloom classic made with fresh fruit, sugar and grated coconut; the recipe for ambrosia first began appearing by that name in Southern cookbooks in the last quarter of the nineteenth century.
Yield: 6 servings
6 navel oranges, peeled, sectioned and chopped
1 pineapple, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
2 cups unsweetened [...]

Country Ham is as much a part of Christmas in the South as Santa. This recipe is truly one of my favorites.

2 pounds shrimp, cooked and peeled
1/4 cup butter e, melted
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup chopped sweet onions
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 cups cooked rice

In a 10-inch skillet, combine butter and flour, whisking together to make a [...]

Ingredients:

2 pounds Pork meat, 30 % fat (Pork Butt works well)
1 1/2 pound Pork liver
2 teaspoons Salt
2 teaspoons Black pepper
1 large Onion, finely chopped
3 Green onions, chopped
12 cups Cooked rice
2 tablespoons Cajun spice
1 Lot sausage casing

Place meat in enough water to cover and season with salt and pepper. Cook until meat falls apart. Remove meat [...]

2 boneless, skinless Chicken breast

6 tablespoons Butter
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1/2 teaspoon Pepper
12 oz. Orange juice (frozen -concentrate), thawed
6 tablespoons Bourbon
Buttered Almonds
1/2 cup Almonds, slivered
2 teaspoons Butter
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1/2 teaspoon Black pepper

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
In large, heavy, oven-proof skillet melt butter; let cool, but do not let solidify. Turn chicken in butter to coat. Season [...]

An elegant dish to serve that special someone!

A delicious way to celebrate Carnival

3 Chicken breast, halved and skinned
1/3 cup Bourbon
1/3 C up vegetable oil
1/4 Cup Soy sauce

Place chicken in baking dish, meat side down. Mix ingredients and pour mixture over chicken . Cover and refrigerate overnight. Bake at 350 degrees for 50 minutes or until chicken registers 180 degrees on meat thermometer. Serve over rice.
Makes 6 servings
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8 slices bacon, fried and crumbled
2 1/2 cups cubed, cooked chicken
1- 10 oz. pkg. frozen mixed vegetables
1 1/2 cuos shredded cheddar cheese, divided
3/4 cups milk
1 1/2 cups biscuit mix
2/3 cups milk
1 can french fried onions
1 can cream of mushroom soup

In greased 9 X 13 inch pan, combine bacon, chicken, frozen vegetables, and one cup of [...]

8 pork chops
1 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups shortening for frying

In large skillet, heat shortening until shimmering but not smoking, about 350 degrees. Wash pork chops and pat dry on paper towel. Mix flour, salt and pepper together. Dredge chops in flour mixture until completely covered. Place chops in skillet. Fry [...]