Southern Sweet Potato Pie

4 tablespoons (½ stick) butter½ teaspoon salt¾ cup sugar3 egg yolksJuice of 1 lemon (about 3 tablespoons)2 teaspoons grated lemon rind¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg¼ teaspoon ground allspice2 cups mashed sweet potatoes1 cup whole milk, scalded3 egg whites, stiffly beaten1 (9-inch) pie shell, unbaked Heat the oven to 425°. Blend butter, salt, and…

Rum Raisin Holiday Spread

1½ cups raisins5 Tablespoons dark rum½ pound sharp cheddar cheese, finely grated 6 ounces cream cheese Soak the raisins in the rum until they are plump. In a food processor, process the cheeses until they are smooth and spreadable. Add the raisins and rum and blend well until smooth. Yield: 2 cups spread. This spread…

Racehorse Tarts

CRUST1½ cups flourDash of salt1 teaspoon sugar½ cup solid vegetable shortening⅓ cup ice water1 egg yolkFILLING½ cup flour1 cup sugar2 eggs, beaten1 stick butter, melted½ cup pecans1 cup chocolate chips1 teaspoon vanilla extractGood Kentucky BourbonPreheat oven to 350 degrees. TO MAKE THE CRUSTMix flour, salt and sugar. Cut in the shortening with a pastry cutter…

Peanut Squash Custard

Courtesy Fred & Jenny Wiche I know that many people have never heard of peanut squash. If you're lucky enough to find it, try this one. It's so good that it's worth finding the variety and planting your own. 1 peanut squash1 tablespoon butter½ teaspoon baking powder1 egg½ teaspoon salt1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 teaspoon ground…

Peach Caramel French Toast

1 29-ounce can sliced peaches with syrup1½ cup granulated syrup¼ pound (1 stick) margarine or butter1 cup light brown sugar2 Tablespoons water6 to 8 slices white bread5 eggs1¼ cups whole milk1 Tablespoon vanilla Drain the peaches and reserve the syrup for later. Heat the granulated sugar and butter or margarine in microwave on high for…

Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce

No matter what type of potluck I go to, someone always asks if I brought my bread pudding. This is comfort food at its best. Pudding:½ loaf white bread1 cup sugar4 eggs2 cups half-and-half¼ pound (1 stick) butter, melted½ teaspoon salt1 teaspoon vanilla extract Vanilla Sauce:1 cup water1 cup sugar2 tablespoons cornstarch⅛ teaspoon salt2 tablespoons…

Blackened Ribeyes with Southwest Butter

Southwest Butter6 tbsp unsalted butter, softened¼ tsp cumin¼ tsp dried oregano¼ tsp chili powder⅛ tsp thyme leaves¼ tsp black pepperdash of ground red pepper For each ribeye use:1 tbsp southwest butter2 tsps blackened steak seasonings (I like Chef Paul's)6- 4 ounce ribeyes about 1½ inch thick (you may use fewer steaks of a larger size…

Bananas Rolled In Peanuts

4 or 5 pounds of bananas1 cup sugar3 Tablespoons cider vinegar3 Tablespoons water1 egg1 bag crushed salted peanuts Peel the bananas and cut them into 2 inch lengths. Simmer all the remaining ingredients except the peanuts over medium heat until the sauce thickens slightly. Roll bananas in the sauce and then in crushed peanuts. Serve…

Brussels Sprouts Supreme

Courtesy Fred & Jenny Wiche 2 (10-ounce) packages frozen brussels sprouts (or use fresh)½ cup water1 cube beef bouillon¼ cup mayonnaise1 tablespoon prepared mustard¼ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce½ cup sour cream6 slices bacon, crumbled Put brussels sprouts, water, and beef bouillon into a 2-quart casserole andd cover. Microwave on High for 13 to 16 minutes, stirring…