I Just Can’t Live Without My Ratatouille Recipe

May 3, 2006 | Posted by Allison as Recipe, Southern Food Recipe at 1:00 pm | (1) Comment »

Forget about the fizz & try this delicious ratatouille recipe, because I just can’t live without it.

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 onion, quartered & thinly sliced
1 small eggplant, cubed
2 green bell peppers, chopped
4 large tomatoes, chopped
4 small zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 teaspoon basil
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon thyme
2 tablespoons parsley

What’s Next:
In a large saucepan- heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic & onions. Cook, stirring occasionally until softened- about 5 minutes. Add eggplant; stir until coated with oil. Add peppers; stir to combine.
Cover saucepan & cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to keep vegetables from sticking. Add tomatoes, zucchini & herbs; mix well. Cover and cook over low heat about 15 minutes, or until eggplant is tender but not too soft.
Eat well & Laugh often!

Southern-Cornmeal Crusted Catfish With Crunchy Corn Relish

April 27, 2006 | Posted by Allison as Recipe, Seafood Recipe, Southern Food Recipe at 10:03 am | (1) Comment »

Southern Cornmeal Crusted Catfish Crunchy Relish Recipe Institute.jpg I was on Recipezaar last night trying to find a good catfish recipe & stumbled upon this goodie from the Catfish Institute. It was delicious. Give her a try tonight.

Ingredients for Crunchy Corn Relish:

1 tablespoon butter
1/4 cup water
4 ears corn, kernels cut from the cob
1/4 cup minced red peppers
1/4 cup minced green onions
2 tablespoons half-and-half
S & P, to taste

Ingredients for Southern Cornmeal-Crusted Catfish:

4 farm-raised catfish fillets
1/4 cup buttermilk or nonfat yogurt or plain nonfat yogurt
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
1/2 cup cornmeal
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
S & P, to taste

What’s Next for Crunchy Corn Relish:

In a large skillet- melt butter. Add water and corn; cover and simmer for 4 minutes. Stir in red pepper and cook for 1 additional minute. Add green onion, half-and-half, and salt and pepper to taste.

What’s Next for Southern Cornmeal Crusted Catfish:

Stir together buttermilk or yogurt and hot sauce; brush on catfish and allow to marinate for 10 minutes. Coat catfish lightly with cornmeal and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
Melt butter and olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium high heat. When skillet is hot, sauté catfish about 3 minutes on each side, turning only once, until golden and crisp. Serve with relish.

You now have a true US southern states meal. Enjoy!

Eat well & Laugh often.

Nothing Says Springtime Like Fantastic Fried Green Tomatoes

April 25, 2006 | Posted by Allison as Southern Food Recipe, The Sides at 12:58 pm | Comments »

Fried Green Tomatoes Blue.jpg I can picture it now. The spring bulbs have popped out their flowering heads, the grill is hot & ready for some bourbon salmon & the neighbors are jealous of the wondrous scents carrying themselves from our house to their inquisitive noses. Nothing says springtime like these fantastic fried green tomatoes. Enjoy this delightful recipe.

Ingredients:

4 large green tomatoes
2 eggs
1/2 cup whole milk
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cornmeal
1/2 cup bread crumbs
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon basil
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Vegetable oil for frying

Go ahead and slice your tomatoes to about 1/2 inches in thickness. Discard the ends.

In a medium bowl- whisk eggs and milk together.

Place flour onto a plate, set aside.

Mix cornmeal, bread crumbs & seasonings onto another plat, set aside.

Dip tomatoes into flour to coat. Then dip the tomatoes into milk and egg mixture. Dredge in breadcrumb mixture to completely coat.

In a large skillet- pour veggie oil, enough so that you cover about 1/2 inch of pan. Heat over a medium heat. Place tomatoes into the frying pan. Be sure to not crowd the tomatoes, try not to have them touching.

When the tomatoes are browned, flip and fry them on the other side. Pat dry with paper towels.

Eat well & Laugh often.

Spring is in the Air: Fresh Strawberry Fruit Fluff Recipe

April 25, 2006 | Posted by Allison as Dessert Recipes, Recipe, Southern Food Recipe, The Sides at 10:02 am | (1) Comment »

Fruit Fluff.jpg Spring is in the air and the pollen too if you ask my dear sniffly husband. Spring means fresh fruits and cool food. That’s why Fresh Strawberry Fruit Fluff is on the menu today. Treat yourself to this tasty treat and feel the warm breezes of summertime just around the corner. Enjoy!

Ingredients:

2, 11 oz cans mandarin oranges, drained
1 cup pineapple, chopped
1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
1 pound small-curd cottage cheese
2, 3 oz packages strawberry Jello mix
1, 16 oz package Cool Whip, thawed

What’s Next:

In a large bowl- combine the oranges, pineapple & strawberries in a large bowl and mix together with the cottage cheese.

Add the dry strawberry Jello mix and stir until well blended. Fold in the thawed frozen whipped topping and refrigerate for at least one hour.

And you have yourself one easy, delicious springtime treat!

Eat well & Laugh often.

A Tribute to Dolly Parton Recipes

April 19, 2006 | Posted by Allison as Recipe, Southern Food Recipe at 1:16 pm | (8) Comments »

Dolly Parton.jpg Well let’s sit down to a meal Dolly Parton style. Go grab you favorite Parton album and come along for a true US southern meal.

Dolly Parton’s Cowboy Beans:

Ingredients:

1 pound ground beef
2 medium onions, chopped fine
1 small bell pepper, chopped fine
2 (16 ounce) cans pork and beans
2 cups catsup
1 teaspoon vinegar
1/4 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
2 teaspoons prepared mustard
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper

Go ahead and preheat oven to 350 F or 175 C.

Brown ground beef, onions, and pepper in a 10-inch skillet. Add remaining ingredients. Pour into baking dish and bake for about 15 to 20 minutes or until mixture is bubbly.

Dolly Parton’s Five Layer Dinner
Ingredients:

2 cups sliced potatoes
2 cups extra lean ground beef
1 cup onions, sliced
2 cups cooked tomatoes
S & P, to taste
1 green bell pepper, sliced

Go ahead and preheat oven to 350 F or 175 C.

Layer potatoes, beef, onions and tomatoes in a 2-quart casserole. Season each layer with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with sliced green peppers. Cover and bake for 2 hours and get ready for yummm.

Dolly Parton’s Peanut Butter Pie:

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar
1 cup crunchy peanut butter
2 graham cracker crusts
1 large container Cool Whip
8 ounces cream cheese

I left the best for last. Beat sugar, peanut butter and cream cheese in medium bowl. Stir in Cool Whip. Pour into crusts & you’re ready to serve. These pies can be frozen.

I hope you enjoyed our little Dolly Parton recipe tribute. Ya’ll come back now.

Eat well & Laugh often.

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