The People’s Art
Hello folks, thanks for dropping by today. It's a pleasure to host another of our informal get togethers. They do seem to come around quickly, don't they? Make yourselves comfortable and let’s chat…~smile~ What do you get when two storytellers take to the road for fourteen days straight? Why, stories, of course. The Great Southern Wing and a Prayer Tour stacked ‘em higher than Jack’s Beanstalk.
Black Eyed Pea Casserole
1 pound ground beef 1 small onion - chopped 1/2 green bell pepper - chopped 1 Box Uncle Ben's Long Grain & Wild Rice - Original Recipe 2 cans Trappey's Black-eyed Peas with Jalepenos - undrained 1/2 cup Cheddar Cheese - grated Salt & Pepper to taste Brown ground beef & saute onion & peppers
Hot Water Cornbread
As a general rule, Southerners serve greens and black-eyed peas on New Year's Day. Our grandparents believed it brought prosperity in the year to come. And while we don't necessarily believe that anymore, for those who plan to stick with tradition, I offer you a recipe for good ole' hot water cornbread - a perfect compliment for those veggies. 2 cups cornmeal 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 cups boiling
Over the Top Chocolate Pie
This is another new recipe I tried just for y'all, my beloved Coon Creek neighbors. Oh, the sacrifices I'm making
Karen Lensing Dip
This dip has become a family favorite. Warning--you might want to double the recipe; it's kind of addictive. I don't know what its real name is, but my family named it after the first person we knew serving it. 16 oz. Monterrey Jack Cheddar Cheese with Jalapeno Peppers 1 tomato diced (We've found we like to substitute a can of Rotel tomatoes) 1 Bunch chopped green onions 1 Can chopped