GRITS

GRITS

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Fresh Lemon and Herb Grits These are perfect served with grilled fish or shrimp. 1 cups water 1 cup milk 1 cup heavy cream 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup quick grits (not instant) ½ stick butter 1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning Zest and juice of one lemon  2 tablespoons fresh...
HUNTING FOR A GREAT TAILGATE

HUNTING FOR A GREAT TAILGATE

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Cracked Pepper and Chive Biscuits with Beef Brisket and Jezebel Sauce 3 cups Pioneer Baking Mix ½ cup cold butter, cut into pieces 1 cup milk 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives 1 tablespoon cracked pepper ¼ cup melted butter ½ pound smoked beef brisket, thinly sliced...
BUTTERSCOTCH BUNDT CAKE

BUTTERSCOTCH BUNDT CAKE

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1 (15.25-ounce) box yellow cake mix 1 (3.4-ounce) box instant vanilla pudding mix 1 (12-ounce) package butterscotch chips 1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut 4 eggs 1 cup sour cream ⅔ cup oil Preheat oven to 325 degrees. In a large bowl, stir...
APPLE PIE WITH SALTED CARAMEL SAUCE

APPLE PIE WITH SALTED CARAMEL SAUCE

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Pie crust: 2½ cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon sugar 1 stick cold butter cut into small pieces ½ cup cold shortening 4 tablespoons ice water 2 egg yolks lightly beaten Filling: 8 apples such as Granny Smith or honeycrisp, sliced 3 tablespoons flour...
BACK PORCH BITES

BACK PORCH BITES

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Roasted Tomato and Pesto Flatbread This flatbread is my “go-to” appetizer of the moment. It’s always a crowd-pleaser and packed with nutrition. A couple of notes: Tomatoes are full of antioxidants, and cooking them makes the lycopene, which is found...
MINT TO BE ENJOYED

MINT TO BE ENJOYED

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  Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream 2 cups whole milk 1 tablespoon cornstarch 3 tablespoons cream cheese, softened 1 ½ cup heavy cream 2/3 cup sugar 1 ½ tablespoons light corn syrup 1 cup minced fresh mint leaves 1 pinch Kosher salt 1 drop green food coloring, if...