
Slow Cooker Coke Chicken Ingredients1 Fryer 1 Lemon 1 Onion 1 Bottle BBQ Sauce 1 Can Coca ColaInstructionsPeel onion and cut into quarters. Cut lemon into Quarters. Place fryer in crock pot. Toss in onion quarters and lemon quarters. Pour in entire bottle of BBQ Sauce and entire can of Coke. Cover and cook [...]
Aug 30 2008 | Posted in
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This morning I closed the comments and added the number of comments up with the number of emailed recipes I received. The total number was 176. I think went to www.random.org and had the site choose a number for me between 1 and 176. The number chosen was 162. With all of the emails lined [...]
Aug 30 2008 | Posted in
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Coca Cola Cake Ingredients1 package plain white cake mix 4 Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 8 Tablespoons (1 stick) butter or margarine, melted 1 cup coca cola ½ cup buttermilk (Or substitute 1/2 C whole milk with a T of lemon juice stirred in) 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 ½ [...]
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Aug 28 2008 | Posted in
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Poutine IngredientsFrench fries, cooked and kept hot Mozzarella cheese, cut into small cubes Beef gravy in a canInstructionsHeat gravy until piping hot. Sprinkle cheese cubes liberally over hot fries. Pour gravy over all. Pretend you know french. C’est Magnifique? MAIS Oui! C’est tres magnifique!(hey, I said pretend!)Schema/Recipe SEO Data Markup by ZipList Recipe Plugin2.2http://www.southernplate.com/2008/08/finding-southern-flavors-in-canada.html [...]
Aug 27 2008 | Posted in
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This is my mother’s favorite muffin and there is a darn good reason why. Once made, the batter sits happily in your fridge for up to one month. All you need do is scoop out enough to make your muffins for the day. Only need one or two muffins for your breakfast? Perfect, just scoop out that much and cover the rest to have another day.

What do Southerners love more than their Mamas and their biscuits? Good things to put on our biscuits, of course!!! We top these light and fluffy creations with numerous things. Molasses, honey, chocolate gravy, fresh butter, assorted meats and cheeses, jellies, jams, and the ever wonderful preserves. Homemade preserves are quite possibly the perfect compliment to the southern biscuit.

Country Casserole Ingredients2 cups small shell pasta, cooked and drained 3 cups frozen mixed vegetables, cooked and drained 2 cups shredded cheddar, divided One can French fried onions, divided 2 cups shredded cooked chicken (can use canned chicken or rotisserie ) 1 can cream of chicken soup ¼ cup milk 1 teaspoon pepper 1 [...]

Athens, Alabama is one of those rare close knit communities full of folks always happy to make room for one (or one hundred) more at the dinner table. Despite the ever growing population and expanding enterprise in this friendly city, Athens has still managed to maintain the hometown feel and is quick to adopt into [...]
Aug 22 2008 | Posted in
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Cheesy Hash Brown Casserole Ingredients2 lbs frozen hash brown potatoes, thawed 1/2 Cup margarine or butter, melted 1 can Cream Of Chicken Soup 1/2 Cup onion, chopped 2 Cups cheddar cheese, grated 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1 teaspoon saltInstructionsCombine soup, onion, melted butter, and seasonings, stir well. Stir in cheese and frozen hash browns. Place in [...]
Aug 20 2008 | Posted in
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Mandarin Orange Cake IngredientsCake: 1 box Yellow Cake Mix 1 (11 oz) can Mandarin oranges diced, undrained 4 eggs ½ cup oil Frosting: 1 sm. (3.4 ounce) Box instant vanilla pudding mix 1 (13 oz) cool whip 1 -8 ounce Can crushed pineapple, undrained InstructionsMix all cake ingredients together well. Pour into 3 greased [...]
Aug 19 2008 | Posted in
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ONE LUCKY SOUTHERN PLATE READER IS GOING TO GET A FREE 3 IN 1 SLOW COOKER FROM THE GOOD FOLKS ATHAMILTON BEACH! Most of you have seen my slow cooker featured in recipes on Southern Plate. I’ve actually gotten several emails regarding it. What brand is it? Where did you get it? Do you like [...]
Aug 18 2008 | Posted in
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Butterfinger Cake Ingredients1 box devil’s food cake mix 1 bottle caramel topping 1 can Condensed milk 1 large tub cool whip 1 Butterfinger barInstructionsPrepare cake according to package directions. Immediately after removing cake from oven, poke several holes all over the top with a fork. Mix sweetened condensed milk and caramel together, pour over hot [...]

Elvis Presley Cake IngredientsCAKE: 1 box yellow cake mix 1 (3-ounce) box vanilla pudding (not sugar free!) 4 eggs 1/2 cup oil 1 cup milk 1 (16-ounce) can crushed pineapple, undrained 1 cup sugar FROSTING: 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened 1 stick butter or margarine, softened 3 cups confectioners’ sugar 1/2 cup chopped pecans [...]
Aug 16 2008 | Posted in
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Broiled Tomatoes with Parmesan IngredientsRipe, red tomatoes Margarine 1/2 teaspoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning Parmesan cheese, gratedInstructionsSlice top and bottom off of tomatoes. Slice each tomato in half, yielding two thick slices. Place on foil lined baking sheet. Spread margarine over slices. Combine all dry ingredients except [...]
Aug 15 2008 | Posted in
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I have the winners of the Country Bob’s Cookbooks! I used this nifty little website to choose two numbers at random between 1 and 39 (the number of comments). Then, I took a really cruddy quality screen shot, so you might not be able to tell that the numbers were 11 and 29!The eleventh comment [...]
Aug 14 2008 | Posted in
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Crock Pot Lasagna Ingredients1 box lasagna noodles 16 oz cottage cheese 2 lbs ground beef, cooked and drained 2 – 26 ounce cans or jars of spaghetti sauce 2 cups mozzarellaInstructionsIn bowl, stir two cheeses together until well combined. Spoon a layer of sauce in bottom of crock pot. Sprinkle small amount of ground beef [...]

From time to time, I like to post little tidbits and hints for all of y’all wonderful people who are kind enough to read my blog. This one has been quite handy for me and is thanks to that $40,000 Home Ec degree I have (which has served me well as wall adornment) so might [...]
Aug 13 2008 | Posted in
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Chicken Planks IngredientsChicken Breasts 1 -3 Sleeves Saltine Crackers 2 eggs Cooking OilInstructionsPour oil in large skillet to a depth of 1/4 inch. Heat on medium while you prepare the chicken. Place chicken in gallon ziplock bag and beat out until 1/4 inch thick. Crack eggs into bowl and beat with fork. Crush saltines [...]

I’ve been laughing a lot lately – at myself. So many things I am doing differently, such odd behavior, all because of my food blog. I keep compiling a list in my head and have meant to set it down on paper for a few weeks now. I finally got to it last night and [...]
Aug 9 2008 | Posted in
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Rise and Shine Bananarita Smoothie Ingredients4 bananas 1/2 Cup milk 1/4 Cup sugar 1/2 Cup lime juice Ice InstructionsFill blender halfway full of ice. Add other ingredients. Blend until frothy. Serve! Schema/Recipe SEO Data Markup by ZipList Recipe Plugin2.2http://www.southernplate.com/2008/08/rise-and-shine-bananarita-smoothie.html Bookmark on DeliciousDigg this postRecommend on FacebookShare with StumblersShare on technoratiTweet about itSubscribe to the comments [...]
Aug 8 2008 | Posted in
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I want to thank Tina at Mommy’s Kitchen for doing an entire blog spotlight on Southern Plate! When I read it today, I was taken aback and thrilled! I honestly don’t even know what to say except “WOW, Thank you!” It was a happy coincidence that she posted it on the day I was making [...]
Aug 8 2008 | Posted in
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Mama Reed was an amazing cook. This is her special recipe for rice pudding. Like the other matriarchs in my family, she was adept at making do with what ingredients were on hand and affordable, which made rice a regular ingredient for her cooking (even now, we all love a bowl of hot rice served with butter and sugar for breakfast).

Texas Caviar Ingredients2 green onions 1/4 Cup chopped fresh parsley 2 cans black eyed peas (with jalapeno if available) 1 large can petite diced tomatoes 2 cans whole kernel corn 1 small bottle zesty italian dressingInstructionsDrain cans well and pour contents into large mixing bowl or dishpan. Add chopped parsley. Cut onions and add. Pour [...]

Fruit Cocktail Cake IngredientsCAKE: 2 Cups self rising flour 1 can fruit cocktail 2 unbeaten eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 ½ Cup sugar SAUCE: 1 stick margarine 1 can coconut 1 Cup sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 Cup evaporated milk 1 Cup pecans, choppedInstructionsMix all cake ingredients at low speed. Pour into greased and floured [...]
This time I’d like to thank my good blogging buddy Tina at Mommy’s Kitchen! She made hoe cake today, despite the blazing Texas heat, and posted the greatest pics of it on her site along with an exceptionally kind review of southernplate.com! I have loved Tina’s blog since I first found it. Being a fellow [...]
Aug 2 2008 | Posted in
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