Diane WatkinsStewed Kumquats and Prunes Recipe This recipe is from the 1930’s. It was popular in the more southern regions where Kumquats were plentiful. Serve it as a breakfast dish or a side dish.
Pear Relish
This Pear Relish recipes is sweet and spicy. 3 quarts ground pears 12 onions, ground 12 green peppers, ground 4 large cans pimentos, chopped 3 pods hot peppers ¼ cup prepared mustard 2 Tablespoons tumeric …
Macaroni Salad Ring
This macaroni salad ring recipe is an old-fashioned molded salad. 1 package elbow macaroni 2 Tablespoons salad oil 2 Tablespoons cider vinegar ½ teaspoon seasoned salt ¼ teaspoon pepper ¼ teaspoon dry mustard 1 tablespoon …
Tomato Aspic
Tomato Aspic is an old traditional Southern side dish. There are as many variations as there are cooks, each claiming the best and often secret recipe. Many recipes add chopped vegetables, celery, cabbage, peppers, etc….Some …
Homemade Tomato Ketchup
This homemade tomato ketchup is far superior to the store bought stuff. Plus you control the ingredients and no high fructose corn syrup! 12 tomatoes, quartered 2 onions, chopped fine 3 green peppers, chopped fine …
Tomato Juice Cocktail
If you have plenty of tomatoes this year, try this wonderfully refreshing and easy tomato juice cocktail. Full of vitamins and flavor… Its like a supercharged tomato juice. This takes a little time to cook …
Pickled Watermelon Rind
This is the pickle that my family loves the most. Some cooks color the rind red by adding food coloring to the syrup. This is not necessary or traditional, but it is pretty, especially if …
Apple Fritters Recipe
This is a quick and easy apple fritter recipe. You need to get those apples cut into thin slices so that they cook quickly. Yes, I know it is fried, but they don’t soak up …
Hoppin’ John Recipe
Hoppin’ John Some southern states have different versions, using the local variety of peas; but Hoppin’ John always includes peas and rice.
How to Cook Dried Butter Beans or Lima Beans
Butter Beans These are easy, but time consuming. They need to be soaked overnight or started a few hours early, so allow plenty of time. I like these with cornbread for lunch.