Date Nut Muffins
Recently, Ruth Smith of Brandon left a pretty plate of these delicious date nut muffins along with the recipe at my back door. They were such a delightful treat with a lovely thought from a special friend. l have also baked and shared these muffins with friends and...
VEGETABLES ON THE STOVE KITCHEN BUFFET
SWEET AND SOUR GREEN BEANS 4 slices bacon 3 (14.5-ounce) cans Allen’s cut Italian Green Beans 2 tablespoons real bacon bits 1 cup slivered almonds 1/2 cup vinegar 1/2 cup sugar In a large saucepan, cook bacon until crisp. Remove bacon from pan, crumble, and set...
FRESH DESIGN IDEAS
Instead of the usual flowers, try using an assortment of fruits and vegetables as table arrangements. These natural beauties have all the elements of good deign – form, color, line and texture. YOU WILL NEED: Assorted vegetables or fruits Simple bowls Sharp...
HOMEMADE S’MORES
Use a good quality 4-ounce chocolate bar such as Ghirardelli, broken into pieces and sandwiched between the marshmallow and graham cracker for the ultimate s’more! 2½ cups, plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 cup dark brown sugar, lightly packed 1 teaspoon baking...
EGGPLANT PARMESAN
There is nothing better than a fresh vegetable casserole in the summertime. This is the perfect summer meal with vegetables from the garden. Just add a refreshing salad, some crusty buttered bread, and of course, your favorite people! Enjoy! 1 large eggplant (about...
PATTY’S PICK: MIMI’S HOMEMADE ICE CREAM
MIMI’S HOMEMADE VANILLA ICE CREAM 6 large eggs at room temperature 2½ cups sugar 2 large cans evaporated milk 3 tablespoons pure vanilla extract Enough whole milk to make a gallon In a large glass bowl, beat eggs with a wire whisk until foamy. Add sugar,...
APPLE AND AVOCADO SALAD WITH FRESH MINT AND LIME
DRESSING 2 tablespoons white wine or apple cider vinegar Juice and zest of 2 limes ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste In a small bowl, stir white wine vinegar, lime juice, and zest...
BISCUITS WITH CREAMY CRAWFISH SAUCE
2 sticks butter ½ cup chopped sweet peppers ½ cup chopped scallions 1 clove garlic, minced 1 pound crawfish tails 1 teaspoon Creole seasoning 1 teaspoon Tabasco or other hot sauce ½ cup seafood stock ½ cup cream or more 4 homemade biscuits, buttered and kept...
FRENCH CHERRY PIE
3 egg whites 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar 1 cup sugar 9 saltine crackers, finely crushed 1/2 cup chopped pecans 1 teaspoon vanilla Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Beat egg whites until foamy; add cream of tartar. Gradually add sugar, beating until stiff. Fold in...
2022 Best of Mississippi Weddings
Nominate your favorite businesses and wedding professionals in our 2022 Best of Mississippi Weddings reader poll! Nominate now until August 15 and come back for the official vote on September 15. The results will be published in our January/February 2022 issue!...