Stage Planks or Rock ‘n Roll Pie
This cookie has several names: Stage Planks, Rock ‘n Roll Pies, Ginger Cakes or Ginny Cakes. No matter what they are called, they taste wonderful. Ingredients 1 cup molasses 1 cup buttermilk or sour milk 1 tbsp ground ginger 1/2 cup solid shortening 3 cups sifted flour 1 tsp baking ...
Read moreCorn Casserole II
A wonderful, quick and easy corn dish. Ingredients 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper 1/2 cup chopped celery 1 stick margarine 1 1/3 cup minute rice 1 small jar pimento 2 cups shredded Velveeta cheese 2 (15 oz) cans cream style corn Directions Step 1 Preheat oven ...
Read morePan Smothered Mushrooms
The perfect compliment to a rib eye with a baked potato and salad. We have come to enjoy this with other dishes as well. Ingredients 1 container of fresh mushrooms, sliced 1 or 2 pats of margarine 1 medium onion, sliced thin 2 tablespoons Tabasco Soy Sauce Directions Step 1 ...
Read moreOven Fried Shrimp
As most of us are watching how we eat, when it comes to frying I have learned to experiment with different ways to fix our favorite foods. This dish is really good and so much leaner than the old stand by method. Ingredients 1 to 2 lbs of shrimp, peeled ...
Read moreCorn Macque Choux Casserole Party Size
This is a great party dish for entertaining. Ingredients 2 (15 oz) cans cream corn 1 (15 oz) can whole kernel corn drained 2 eggs 1 cup milk 1 onion, chopped 1/2 medium green pepper, chopped 1/2 medium red pepper, chopped 1 (10 oz) can Rotel Tomatoes 1/2 tsp salt ...
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Santa’s Whiskers
The red cherries and coconut colors are reminiscent of Old Saint Nick’s beard and suit. I baked these cookies for my children and now for the grandkids. Ingredients 1 cup butter 1 cup sugar 2 tbsp milk 1 tsp vanilla or rum extract 2 1/2 cups flour 3/4 cup maraschino ...
Read moreHomemade Waffles
These waffles can be made ahead and frozen for those mornings where it is rush, rush, rush. These are rich and super fluffy. Pour on some Steen’s Cane Syrup and breakfast is perfect. Ingredients 2 cups flour 4 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 2 tsp sugar 1 3/4 cup ...
Read moreEasy Beef Casserole
Need a fast and easy beef dish, try this recipe for dinner. Ingredients 1 tbsp cooking oil 1 lb chuck or lean ground beef 2 cups cooked rice 1 package of dry onion soup mix 1 (10 oz) can cream of mushroom soup 1 (10 oz) can Rotel tomatoes Directions ...
Read moreChad’ s Crab Cakes
Crabmeat differs in type and flavor. Crabmeat from the body is pale ivory and subtle in flavor; claw and leg meat has a darker, reddish color and is more flavorful. Either type works well in this dish. Ingredients 1 lb crabmeat, lump or claw 1 cup bread crumbs 1 egg ...
Read moreDeviled Crab
Great on crackers or a sandwich. Ingredients 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/2 cup chopped celery 1/2 cup chopped green pepper 1/4 cup butter 1 lb crabmeat (claw or lump or mixed) 2 boiled eggs, finely chopped 1 tbsp parsley, finely chopped 3/4 cup saltine crackers, crushed 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/4 ...
Read moreWedding Cookies
These cookies are commonly referred to as Mexican Wedding Cookies; their taste is similar to a sand tart cookie. This cookie can also be used to create unique Easter cookies, all the colors of Easter Eggs. See below for instructions. Ingredients 1 cup softened butter 1/2 cup powdered sugar 2 ...
Read moreSouthern Pecan Pie
You can’t go wrong bringing pecan pie for the holiday get together – this dessert is simple, sweet and satisfying  At breakfast, pecans can be added to the batter of almost any bread, pancake or muffin. At lunch, they are terrific added to chicken salad or mixed with greens. ...
Read moreSingle Crust Plain Pastry for Pies or Mini Crust
For the die-hard cook who likes to make their pie crust from scratch. I’ve had this recipe since I was a young girl. Ingredients 1 cup all purpose flour 1/2 tsp salt 6 tbsp shortening 2 - 3 tbsp cold water Directions Step 1 In a glass mixing bowl, combine ...
Read moreBanana Split Cake
A simple cake, reminiscent of a banana split, which always reminds me of eating ice cream on Holly Beach. Ingredients Crust 2 cups graham cracker crumbs 1/4 cup margarine, melted Cake 1/2 cup margarine 2 1/2 cup powdered sugar 2 eggs 4 - 5 bananas, sliced lengthwise 1 (20 oz) ...
Read moreSimple Sweet Potato Pie
A simple recipe to make a classic Southern dessert. Simply Perfect and Simply Delicious Ingredients 1 (9 inch) unbaked pie shell 2 cups mashed sweet potatoes- one pound baked - 40 oz can drained 2 eggs, slightly beaten 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp ginger 1/2 tsp nutmeg ...
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