Recipe Book: Sides

Homemade Corn Bread

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups cornmeal 2 cups buttermilk 1/2 cup milk 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup sugar 2 eggs 1/2 cup vegetable oil Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a bowl, combine cornmeal, buttermilk and milk. Let stand for 5 minutes. … [ read more ]

Honey Butter

Ingredients: 1 cup softened butter ½ cup honey Directions: Mix together. Serve on my warm Homemade Corn Bread. Also great on warm rolls or toast! If making ahead you can refrigerate but make sure to remove from the fridge at least an hour before and stir well before serving.

Acorn Squash in the Microwave

Ingredients: 2 acorn squash 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 4 tablespoons butter Pinch of salt and pepper Directions: Cut squash in half; discard seeds. Place squash cut side down in a microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high for 10-12 minutes or until tender. Turn squash cut side up. Fill … [ read more ]

Freezer Corn

Ingredients: 16 cups fresh corn off the cobb 2 tablespoons sugar 2 to 3 teaspoons salt 3 cups water 1/4 pound butter Directions: Bring first 4 ingredients to a boil. Cook 3 to 5 minutes. Add butter. Stir to melt. Freeze in individual freezer bags. Now you’ve got the taste … [ read more ]

Grilled Fanned Potatoes

Ingredients: 4 baking potatoes A few thin slices onion (optional) 1 tablespoon fresh chopped chives or scallions 4 tablespoons butter, melted Salt and pepper 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed Directions: Heat the grill to medium high heat. Make slices 1/2 inch apart in the potatoes, cutting … [ read more ]

Cilantro Lime Butter

Ingredients: 1 stick unsalted butter, softened 1/4 cup chopped cilantro 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon lime zest Directions: Place the butter, cilantro, salt, and lime zest in a bowl and mix together. Transfer to a piece of waxed or parchment paper and roll into a log or place in a … [ read more ]

Cheesy Corn Stuffed Tomatoes

Ingredients: 6 to 8 ripe, medium sized tomatoes 4 tablespoons butter, divided 1/4 cup finely diced onion 1/4 cup finely diced green pepper 21⁄2 cups fresh corn kernels 2 tablespoons water 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled 4 tablespoons mayonnaise … [ read more ]

Grilled Potatoes Ole

Ingredients: 3 to 4 large baking potatoes, washed and dried 1/4 to 1/2 cup olive oil Salt and pepper 1 to 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese ½ cup salsa 1/2 cup diced green pepper 1 small can sliced black olives Sour cream for dipping Directions: Slice potatoes lengthwise into several … [ read more ]

Lemon Basil Butter

Ingredients: 1 stick unsalted butter, softened 4 teaspoon chopped parsley 4 teaspoon chopped basil 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon lemon zest Directions: Place the butter, herbs, salt, and lemon zest in a bowl and mix together. Transfer to a piece of waxed or parchment paper and roll into a log … [ read more ]