Sugared Peanuts

There is nothing better than the smell of hot and fresh sugared peanuts. With a mixture of sweet and salty this my favorite snack, or dessert, to munch on!


1 c. sugar
1/2 c. water
2 c. raw shelled peanuts, skins on
1/4 tsp. salt

Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Dissolve sugar and salt in water in saucepan over medium heat. Add peanuts. Continue to cook, stirring frequently, until peanuts are completely sugared (coated and no syrup left). Pour onto ungreased cookie sheet, spreading so that peanuts are separated as much as possible. Bake for approximately 30 minutes, stirring at 5-minute intervals

Southern Cheese Grits

This is one of my favorite side dishes! These grits are very cheesy and creamy. This recipe is one of my favorites of all time!


1 c. hominy grits
1 1/2 c. shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 c. butter
1/2 c. milk
2 eggs, well beaten


Prepare grits following directions on box. Stir in remaining ingredients. Cook over low heat until cheese is melted. Pour into 2 quart greased casserole dish. Bake 1 hour at 350 degrees. Top will be brown. Cut into squares to serve. Best when hot, but it's good cold, too.

Southern Corn Bread

This homemade cornbread recipe is way much better than the stuff you get in the box!
It's not necessarily sweet cornbread, but it's the best cornbread I have ever had!!


2 c. cornmeal
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 egg, slightly beaten
2 c. buttermilk
1/4 c. oil


Combine first 3 ingredients. In separate bowl combine remaining ingredients. Add wet and dry ingredients, beating until smooth. Pour into hot well-greased 9-inch pan. Bake at 400 degrees for 20-25 minutes.

Southern Fried Chicken

This came from Paula Dean's Cookbook. This is some of the best homemade fried chicken I had ever had!

3 eggs
1/3 cup water
About 1 cup hot red pepper sauce (recommended: Texas Pete)
2 cups self-rising flour
1 teaspoon pepper

House Seasoning:
1 cup salt
1/4 cup black pepper
1/4 cup garlic powder

1 (1 to 2 1/2-pound) chicken, cut into pieces
Oil, for frying, preferably peanut oil


In a medium size bowl, beat the eggs with the water. Add enough hot sauce so the egg mixture is bright orange. In another bowl, combine the flour and pepper. Season the chicken with the house seasoning. Dip the seasoned chicken in the egg, and then coat well in the flour mixture.
Heat the oil to 350 degrees F in a deep pot. Do not fill the pot more than 1/2 full with oil.
Fry the chicken in the oil until brown and crisp. Dark meat takes longer then white meat. It should take dark meat about 13 to 14 minutes, white meat around 8 to 10 minutes.

Chicken N' Dumplin's

These are some of the best chicken and dumplings I had. The corn adds a sweet taste to the dish...very good!


1 tbs. vegetable oil
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/4 lb.), cut into bite-size pieces
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
2 c. milk
2 cups frozen corn
1 can (10 3/4 oz.) condensed cream of chicken soup
1 1/2 c. Original Bisquick mix


In a 4-quart Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook chicken and onion in oil 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is no longer pink in center and onion is tender. Stir in 1 1/2 cups of the milk, the corn, and soup. Heat to boiling. In a small bowl, stir in Bisquick mix and remaining 1/2 cup milk until soft dough forms. Drop dough by 6 spoon fulls onto chicken mixture; reduce heat to low. Cover and cook 20 minutes. 6 servings

Fried Green Tomatoes

These tomatoes are to die for!! They kind of have an acidic taste but they are the best I have ever had!! Enjoy!






2 or 3 green tomatoes, sliced 1/4 inch thick
1/2 c. flour
Salt and pepper to taste
Oil for frying


Roll green tomato slices in flour. Salt and pepper and fry on both sides in oil until brown on both sides. Serve immediately

Southern Peach Cobbler

This recipe is a classic! This delicious desert is one of my favorites!! I suggest serving with vanilla ice cream!


8 tbs. ( 1 stick) butter
1 c. sugar
3/4 c. self-rising flour
3/4 c. milk
One 28 oz. can sliced peaches in syrup, undrained


Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Put butter in deep baking dish and place in oven to melt. Mix sugar and flour; add milk slowly to prevent lumping. Pour over melted butter. Do not stir. Spoon fruit on top, gently pouring in syrup. Still do not stir; batter will rise to top during baking. Bake for 30 to 45 min. Good with fresh whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

Southern Fried Gator Tail

Gator tail is some of the best fried food I have ever had! The taste is very similar to chicken, but the texture is totally different. I hope y'all enjoy this recipe!



1 lb alligator meat
1 large egg
1 cup peanut oil
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons seasoning salt


Cut gator meat into small strips or bite size pieces.
Pound with meat tenderizing hammer.
Beat egg in small bowl.
Mix flour and seasoning salt together in a separate bowl.
Put pieces of gator meat in egg, and then dredge through seasoned flour.
Fry over medium heat until golden brown.
Use favorite dipping sauce and dig in.
You can add red pepper or Cajun seasoning to flour mixture to spice it up a little more if desired.