Breakfast Hash

Budget Friendly, Main Dishes, Side Dishes
July 1, 2009 This recipe is simple and good.  The whole family will love it. 1/2 lb. mild sausage 4 medium potatoes 1 medium onion 1 large bell pepper 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 2 tablespoons vegetable oil Cook sausage in skillet until no longer pink.  Drain off fat.  Add 2 Tablespoons oil to skillet (can us {More...}

Fried Squash

Budget Friendly, Side Dishes
June 30, 2009 Summer in the south means two things,  hot humid weather and fried squash.   This dish is simple to make and tastes great too. 1 cup milk 1 cup water 4 Yellow Squash 2 cups self-rising corn meal 2 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil 1 medium onion-chopped 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper Mix milk and {More...}

Poutine

Side Dishes, Vegetarian Recipes
My family has a friend (Dave) in Canada who loves this dish.  They serve it with brown gravy and cheese curds.  I have adapted this dish to suit our southern tastes by using biscuit gravy and cheddar crumbles. 1 package steak fries 1 recipe biscuit gravy cheddar cheese crumbles Bake fries according to package directions.  {More...}

Biscuit Gravy

Sauces & Gravy, Side Dishes
June 19, 2009 Nothing screams southern like biscuits and gravy.  If you add a sliced fresh tomato, hot coffee, scrambled eggs and bacon, you’ve got yourself a down-home breakfast! 1/4 cup shortening 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon coarse ground pepper 5 Tablespoons self-rising flour 2 cups milk Directions: In a skillet (I use a cast iron skillet) melt {More...}

Creamy Mac and Cheese

Side Dishes, Vegetarian Recipes
June 9, 2009 16 oz uncooked elbow macaroni 1 stick butter (divided) 5 Tablespoons self-rising flour 1 cup milk 1 cup buttermilk 1 cup sour cream 2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 cup dry bread crumbs Directions: Cook Macaroni according to package directions.  In a sauce pan  melt 1/2 stick butter over {More...}

Buttermilk Macaroni and Cheese

Side Dishes, Vegetarian Recipes
16 oz Elbow Macaroni 1 whole Vidalia onion 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil 1/2 stick butter 1/2 teaspoon Salt 1/2 teaspoon Pepper 4 Tablespoons plain flour 1/2 cup grated Parmesan Cheese (not the stuff in the green can) 1 cup milk 1 1/2 cups Buttermilk 3 cups sharp cheddar cheese 1/8 teaspoon Nutmeg Directions: Cook Macaroni {More...}

Best Potato Salad

Budget Friendly, Side Dishes, Vegetarian Recipes
April 21, 2009 I usually make this recipe when we are cooking on the grill or as a covered dish to take to social events.  I had one lady tell me that she doesn’t eat potato salad but she really liked mine. 3 1/2 pounds Yukon Gold Potatoes or 6 medium 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup chopped red {More...}