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Sunday, June 27, 2010

Here’s a favorite and staple of the Southern diet … buttermilk cornbread!

Ingredients
  • 2 1/2 cups of buttermilk
  • 3 1/2 cups of corn meal mix (important this is the mix, which already contains self-rising flour)
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tbsp canola or corn oil
Instructions

Mix together ingredients above until reaches a consistency somewhat thicker than your average cake batter then pour into the already prepped pan. Bake for about 20-25 minutes at 400 degrees. You can use the toothpick test to make sure it’s done.

Prepping the Pan

In a seasoned 9-inch cast-iron skillet (using cast-iron is vital), put about 1-2 tablespoons of oil, then put the skillet into the oven during the preheat cycle. Remove and spread the oil around by either tilting the skillet or using a brush to make sure the oil coats the bottom and sides.

Keep in mind the skillet is VERY HOT and HEAVY, and you will need to use potholders to handle it.

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Monday, June 14, 2010

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Saturday, June 12, 2010

We’re big soup fans — and baked potatoes — and this is a favorite my sister and I experimented and came up with one winter:

Ingredients
  • approximately 1/2 box of instant mashed potatoes (Idahoan brand recommended)
  • 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream (or milk)
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 6 green onions (chopped)
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 8 strips of bacon (cooked and crumbled)
  • 1 packet of loaded backed potato seasoning or salad topping
  • salt and pepper to taste
Instructions

Fill a Dutch oven about 1/3 way full with water and bring to a boil. Add instant potatoes until it reaches a soupy consistency — you do not want them thick. Lower heat and stir in heavy whipping cream, sour cream, cheese, crumbled bacon, chopped onions and seasonings.

Top with additional cheddar cheese and green onions to serve

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