Stories written by southernplate
This weekend, we’re foregoing our plans for a night out for a night at home instead. We’ll use the money we would have spent to donate to a local charity in Oklahoma working to help the families who survived those tornadoes get back on their feet. All of our hearts are with the folks affected [...]
May 24 2013 | Posted in
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If you’ve never had a Butter Roll, you’ve been missing out on one of the most delicious simple pleasures that life has to offer!
May 22 2013 | Posted in
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This giveaway is now closed. Thank you so much to all who entered! You help me keep these great giveaways coming! Congratulations to: Dale Murphy, Karen (Partial email address carogirlz), and Roberta Shay. An email is being sent to each of you. Please note that due to the size of the Southern Plate family, there are [...]

A Southern delicacy!

Cornbread Pan Sandwiches Ingredients2- 8 ounce packages corn muffin mix (the size that makes 6 muffins), plus ingredients called for on package to make batter 5-6 slices American Cheese 5-6 slices ham lunch meat (or other lunch meat of your choice) 1 small onion, chopped 2 Tablespoons Spicy Brown Mustard InstructionsPreheat oven to 400. Prepare [...]

Dark chocolate cupcakes, with a Rolo baked inside, topped with browned butter icing and toasted pecans…
May 7 2013 | Posted in
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You don’t even have to brown the beef!

Take it over the top with FOUR milk cake!
May 1 2013 | Posted in
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It just takes two ingredients to make some old fashioned goodness!
Apr 25 2013 | Posted in
Breads,
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Rich and full of old fashioned flavor…
Apr 23 2013 | Posted in
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Why bananas are still the best value in the produce department!

A hearty and flavorful soup!

Congratulations to Karen, whose partial email address is chiparn! Her comment was chosen using random.org to win this great prize. Special thanks to everyone for entering! Gratefully, Christy In the course of my life, when I travel for tv appearances and events hosted by the magazines I’ve worked for, I’ve been treated to several fine [...]
Apr 18 2013 | Posted in
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If you see a facebook group or website that posts my photos and writing onto his or her page instead of linking to SouthernPlate.com directly, they are in violation of both the Federal DMCA Act and Copyright Law. The reason why this is bad is because it costs a great deal of money to operate SouthernPlate.com and other websites where content [...]
Apr 17 2013 | Posted in
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A perfect marriage of an all butter pound cake and Lime!
Apr 16 2013 | Posted in
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Sweet blended honey sauce coating tender bits of meat, assorted veggies, and noodles

Support Nestlé in the Fight Against Hunger – All you have to do is shop for your own groceries! On any given day in the United States, 1 in 6 people are faced with hunger and have no idea where their next meal will come from. During the entire month of April, Nestle is teaming [...]
Apr 8 2013 | Posted in
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I’ve gone back to buying in bulk lately, mainly to save money. There are a few things when, if purchased in bulk, save far more than the best sale or even coupons can! Common Questions about Bulk Buying: What if you don’t need that much? Only purchase items with a long shelf life or go [...]

Taste, texture, and deliciousness of fried fries – but without the mess.

Burger Slaw Ingredients1 pound package coleslaw mix (shredded cabbage and carrots) 1/2 cup white vinegar 1/2 cup sugar 2 tablespoons Season All InstructionsStir together vinegar and sugar. Add Season All and stir again. Place coleslaw mix in a medium sized bowl and pour vinegar mixture over it. Stir to coat, cover, and refrigerate for at [...]

Tender and delicious, all the best of meatloaf on a bun!

Be sure to join the Southern Plate family on Facebook! Easter Menu Inspiration I’ve put together a list of some of the many things we’ll be serving at our Easter Dinner. Just click on the link below each picture to be taken to the recipe.Beneath each recipe you’ll see notes as to how far ahead [...]
Mar 27 2013 | Posted in
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Make Beans Without Soaking Ingredients12-24 ounces Dried Beans of your choice Ham for seasoning (a ham bone or ham hocks from grocery store) 1 tablespoon salt 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, optional 6 quart slow cooker Instructions Place ham in slow cooker. Sort beans and pour on top. Add seasonings. Completely cover with water and [...]

Sunshine in cake form!
Mar 19 2013 | Posted in
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Story Time Video
Mar 14 2013 | Posted in
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A simple side and how to use your inner drill sergeant to get on with life
Mar 14 2013 | Posted in
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This Supper is so simple to make, but no one could tell by tasting it!

Delicious ways to stretch your food dollar!
Mar 7 2013 | Posted in
Main Course,
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