How to Make a Classic Bechamel (White) Sauce

Ingredients5 TABLESPOONS BUTTER4 TABLESPOONS ALL-PURPOSE FLOUR4 CUPS MILK2 TEASPOONS SALT1/2 TEASPOON FRESHLY GRATED NUTMEG DirectionsIn a medium saucepan, heat the butter over medium-low heat until melted. Add the flour and stir until smooth. Over medium heat, cook until the mixture turns a light, golden sandy color, about 6 to 7 minutes.Meanwhile, heat the milk in … Read more

Mini Caramel Apple Streusel Cheeecakes

Ingredients:Crust:1⅓ cups graham cracker crumbs (I like Honeymaid)2½ T. sugar6 T. salted butter, melted Streusel Topping:½ cup flour¼ cup quick cooking oats¼ cup + 2 Tbsp light-brown sugar¼ tsp ground cinnamon⅛ tsp salt¼ cup butter, partially melted in microwave CheesecakeFilling:16 ounces cream cheese, softened⅔ cup sugar2 eggs¼ cup sour cream1 tsp vanilla extract1 lb apples, … Read more

Aloha Chicken Wings

Ingredients:3 lbs chicken wings1 cup pineapple preserves1/2 cup dry sherry1/2 cup frozen orange juice concentrate1/2 cup soy sauce1/2 cup brown sugar, packed1/4 cup vegetable oil1 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon ground ginger Directions:Cut wings into sections and discard tips or save for another use.Place wings in a large resealable plastic ziplock bag.Stir together preserves, sherry, orange … Read more

Betty White’s Chicken Wings

Ingredients3 lbs chicken wings (use the plumpest chicken wings you can find)1/2 cup butter1 cup soy sauce (Low sodium preferably)1 cup brown sugar3/4 cup water1/2 teaspoon dry mustard3/4 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)Directions: Arrange wings in shallow baking pan. Heat butter, soy sauce, sugar, water mustard and garlic powder if using, until butter and sugar melt. … Read more

Grilled Marinated Shrimp

Ingredients:1 cup olive oil1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley1 lemon, juiced2 tablespoons hot pepper sauce3 cloves garlic, minced1 tablespoon tomato paste2 teaspoons dried oregano1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon ground black pepper2 pounds large shrimp, peeled anddeveined with tails attachedskewers Directions: In a mixing bowl, mix together olive oil, parsley, lemon juice, hot sauce, garlic, tomato paste, oregano, … Read more

Southern Candied Sweet Potatoes

Ingredients:2 cups white sugar1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 teaspoon ground nutmeg1 pinch salt1/2 cup butter6 sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced1 tablespoon vanilla extract Instructions:In a small bowl, mix the sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt together.Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat; add sweet potatoes, and stir to coat.Sprinkle sugar mixture over the sweet potatoes, … Read more

Dr. Pepper Pulled Pork in the Slow Cooker

INGREDIENTS: 2 1/2-3 lb pork butt (also known as a pork shoulder)24 oz. (2 cans) Dr. Pepper1 medium onion, cut in quarters and then again in half2 garlic cloves, minced1 1/2 teaspoons dry ground mustard1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepperSalt and black pepper to taste1/4 cup apple cider vinegar3 tablespoons Worcestershire SauceBarbecue Sauce of choice DIRECTIONS: Place … Read more

Southern Caramel Cake

Ingredients:Cake:2 cups plus 2 tablespoons sifted all-purpose flour, plus flour for dusting cake pans? tsp salt2 cups sugar2 sticks unsalted butter1 cup water1 tsp soda½ cup buttermilk2 eggs1 tsp vanilla Frosting:3 cups granulated sugar1 stick butter1 cup heavy creamDash of salt2 teaspoons vanilla Instructions:Cake:Preheat oven to 350.Butter and flour two 9-inch cake pans.Sift 2 cups … Read more

Peanut Butter Fudge Cake

What You’ll Need * For the cake:* 2 cups all-purpose flour* 2 cups granulated sugar* 1 teaspoon baking soda* 1 cup unsalted butter* 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder* 1 cup water* 1/2 cup buttermilk* 2 large eggs, lightly beaten* 1 teaspoon vanilla extract* 16 ounces (about 1 & 1/2 cups) creamy peanut butter* For the … Read more

Beef Tips

Ingredients:2 lbs cubed beef stew meat1 onion, chopped1 package brown gravy mix1/4 cup soy sauce1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce2 cups water3 tablespoons vegetable oil1 teaspoon garlic1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon ground pepper1 cup water(add red or green bell peppers if desired) Instructions:In a large skillet, heat oil over high heat.Saute the onion until translucent.Add stew meat and … Read more

Hamburger Steak with Onions and Gravy

Ingredients : 1 pound ground beef1 egg1/4 cup bread crumbs1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt1/2 teaspoon onion powder1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1 tablespoon vegetable oil1 cup thinly sliced onion2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 cup beef broth1 tablespoon cooking sherry1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt Directions :In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, … Read more

CHICKEN CORDON BLEU CASSEROLE!

Ingredients:1 lb. Pasta (I used penne-you could use any fun shaped pasta)1 cup Chicken Breasts, cooked and cubed1 cup Ham, cooked and cubed1 1/2 cups Milk8 oz. Cream Cheese (softened)2 Tbsp. Dried Minced Onion2 cups Swiss Cheese, shreddedSaltPepperCayenne Pepper1 cup Panko Crumbs1/2 cup Butter, melted Directions:Bring a large pot of water to a boil over … Read more

Spinach Dip Mozzarella Sticks

INGREDIENTS:8 ounces cream cheese, softened½ cup cooked spinach, drained2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese1 teaspoon Kosher salt1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper1 teaspoon garlic powder2 cups flour4 eggs, beaten2 cups seasoned breadcrumbsCanola oil, for fryingMarinara sauce for dipping DIRECTIONS:In a medium bowl, combine the cream cheese, spinach, mozzarella, salt, pepper, and garlic powder, stirring until thoroughly … Read more

Old Fashioned Banana Cream Pie

INGREDIENTS1 (9 inch) pie crusts, baked3 cups whole milk3⁄4 cup white sugar1⁄3 cup all-purpose flour1⁄4 teaspoon salt3 egg yolks, slightly beaten2 tablespoons butter1 teaspoon vanilla3 bananas DIRECTIONSHave baked 9-inch pie shell ready.In a large saucepan, scald the milk.In another saucepan, combine the sugar, flour and salt; gradually stir in the scalded milk.Over medium heat, stirring … Read more

FRIED APPLE or PEACH PIES

Ingredients8 ounces dried apples or dried peaches1 cup water1/3 cup sugar1 tablespoon butter1 tsp. cinnamon or apple pie spice1 can jumbo refrigerated flaky biscuitsvegetable oil, for frying DirectionsCombine apples and water in saucepan; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 30 minutes or until tender. Remove from heat and let cool, mashing … Read more

Amazing Apple Pie Tacos

Ingredients: 4 Apples peeled & sliced1/2 C Sugar2 tsp Cinnamon1/2 tsp Nutmeg1/2 C WaterTortilla’s (flour) 6″ sizeOil (for frying tortillas)1/2 c sugar-cinnamon mixtureWhipped cream Directions: Place apples, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and water in a sauce pan.Stir until well blended and cover and cook on medium stirring frequently For 10 minutes or until apples are semi … Read more