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Creamy Peanut Butter Fruit Dip – & The peppermint lifesaver that has made me smile for over 30 years :)

Peanut Butter, Cream Cheese, & Brown Sugar Heaven!

Jan 9 2012 | Posted in Dessert,headline,Sauces/Other,Southern Plate Kids | Read More »

Make Your Own Butter (Without a Cow)

This is a GREAT activity to do with kids but even adults enjoy the “neatness” factor of making your own butter.

May 31 2011 | Posted in Sauces/Other,Southern Plate Kids | Read More »

Vidalia Honey Vinaigrette (and other words I hate to spell)

I gave this recipe to Southern Living to print in the October 2010 issue….

Mar 21 2011 | Posted in Main Course,Sauces/Other | Read More »

No Fuss Buffalo Chicken Dip

This dip combines the best of both worlds with the taste of buffalo chicken wings, cheesy goodness, and none of those little annoying bones!

Feb 2 2011 | Posted in Sauces/Other,Side Dishes | Read More »

Cheesy Spinach and Bacon Dip (Video)

Pin itCheesy Spinach and Bacon Dip 10 ounce Package frozen chopped spinach, thawed 1 pound (16 ounces) Velveeta, cubed 4 ounces (1/2 a brick) Cream Cheese, cubed 1 (1o ounce) can Ro-Tel, undrained 8 slices bacon, cooked til crisp and crumpled Place everything in a large microwave safe bowl. Microwave on high three minutes, stir. [...]

Sep 16 2010 | Posted in Misc,Sauces/Other | Read More »

Corn Relish – Respectin’ The Old Ways

Pin it Add this recipe to ZipList!Corn Relish Ingredients3- 32 ounce packages frozen whole kernel Corn 4 Cups chopped Bell Peppers (can be any color but green is pretty) 2 Cups chopped Vidalia onions (about two large) 4 Cups chopped red tomatoes (can use green if that is what you have) 5 Cups Vinegar 2 [...]

Jul 22 2010 | Posted in Sauces/Other,Side Dishes | Read More »

Oh My Bacon Grease!

Pin it I love it when my in-laws come to visit. My kids get to spend time with their grandparents, my husband gets to spend time with his parents, we all get to hang out and catch up, and I get more people to cook for. Of course, its that last part that I like [...]

Jul 6 2010 | Posted in Main Course,Sauces/Other | Read More »

Spicy Cheeseburger Dip – Football Food!

Pin it Alright y’all, don’t let this get around but I don’t actually watch football. The reason I say don’t let that get around is that you know any Southerner who doesn’t consider themselves to be a fan of such a sacred sport stands a serious chance of losing their citizenship card and being deported. [...]

Feb 4 2010 | Posted in Sauces/Other | Read More »

Peach Freezer Jam-Freshest Tasting Jam With No Canning!

Pin it My mother made the most delicious freezer jam when we were little. It was a tradition at our house that everyone had to have freezer jam whenever she made her homemade sourdough bread. Sometimes we’d toast the bread and sometimes we’d just slather it on while it was still warm from the oven. [...]

Aug 2 2009 | Posted in Sauces/Other | Read More »

Daddy’s Hot Dog Chili -AND Hip Hostess Winners!

Pin it TWO Southern Plate Readers Will Be Choosing Hip Hostess Aprons today! Mama Jane was the winner chosen at random for The Hip Hostess Apron Giveaway! Mama Jane, all you have to do is visit The Hip Hostess and choose your favorite apron, then email that to me along with your mailing address christy@southernplate.com. [...]

Jun 15 2009 | Posted in Misc,Sauces/Other | Read More »

Healthier Meals? Bring Back The Relish Tray!

Pin it My great grandmother, Mama Reed, always had a relish tray at every meal. My mother remembers it being filled with homemade pickles, pickled beats, and fresh vegetables from her own garden according to season. It was the perfect accompaniment to every meal. Folks could pass it around and use the contents to add [...]

May 25 2009 | Posted in Misc,Sauces/Other,Side Dishes,Southern Plate Kids | Read More »

Chocolate Gravy

Pin it This morning I was making biscuits when my daughter announced that she wanted chocolate for breakfast. Hey, the gal is smart. Even at the tender age of three, she knows what she needs. As I mixed up my biscuit dough, I had one of those light bulb moments – chocolate gravy. Its one [...]

May 11 2009 | Posted in Breakfast,Chocolate,Dessert,Sauces/Other,Southern Classics | Read More »

Comeback Sauce : Good for what ails ya!

Pin it Today I am bringing you a darn good recipe for an all purpose sauce that will make you slap your mama! Comeback sauce goes with everything from chicken to burgers to fries to chips, you can even dip your bread in it if you don’t have anything else! I think I got this [...]

Feb 16 2009 | Posted in Sauces/Other | Read More »

Spinach Dip (Popeye Would Be Proud)

Pin it I’m going to tell y’all something today and I need this to stay just between us. You see, I love Alabama. I have lived in Alabama all of my life (except for a three month sabbatical to Georgia) and I plan on spending the rest of my days residing in this great state. [...]

Jan 29 2009 | Posted in Misc,Sauces/Other,Side Dishes | Read More »

Alabama White Barbecue Sauce

Pin it White Barbecue Sauce 2 Cups Mayonnaise 1 1/2 Tablespoons salt 2 Tablespoons black pepper 6 Tablespoons white vinegar 6 Tablespoons lemon juice 4 Tablespoons white sugar Mix all ingredients together and stir well. Bookmark on DeliciousDigg this postRecommend on FacebookShare with StumblersShare on technoratiTweet about itSubscribe to the comments on this postTell a [...]

Oct 17 2008 | Posted in FEATURED Southern Favorites!,Sauces/Other,Southern Classics | Read More »

Homemade Thousand Island Dressing

Pin it Thousand Island Dressing 1 Quart Mayonaise 4 hard boiled eggs, chopped 7 ounces chili sauce 4 ounces pickle relish 1 ounce minced onion (I used 1 tsp) 2 1/2 ounces chopped fine pimento (see note on pimento) Blend well and refrigerate overnight (you may add a little milk if you want yours thinner). [...]

Sep 12 2008 | Posted in Sauces/Other | Read More »

Peach Preserves That Will Knock Your Socks Off – And you won’t believe how easy they are!

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.

Aug 24 2008 | Posted in Breakfast,FEATURED Southern Favorites!,Sauces/Other,Southern Classics | Read More »

Live it up with Texas Caviar!

Pin it Add this recipe to ZipList!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 [...]

Aug 3 2008 | Posted in Sauces/Other,Side Dishes | Read More »

How To Make Sausage Milk Gravy

Pin it My friend, Michael, called me this week and threatened to put a hit out on me if I keep proliferating our once guarded recipes. He said “It ain’t right you giving all of these things out!”. I mentioned Paula Deen and he quickly let me know that he wasn’t too happy with her [...]

Jul 20 2008 | Posted in Breakfast,FEATURED Southern Favorites!,Sauces/Other,Southern Classics | Read More »

Crock Pot Apple Butter

From time to time I run across a person who has never heard of apple butter. When I am finished gasping in horror at the wasted life they have led up until that point, I make it my first order of business to slather some on a biscuit and get it to their mouth as soon as possible.

Jul 7 2008 | Posted in Breads,Breakfast,Crock Pot,Dessert,FEATURED Southern Favorites!,Sauces/Other,Southern Classics | Read More »