The Southern Lady Cooks

HOMEMADE PIMENTO CHEESE

The Southern Lady — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 14:03:32 +0000

Pimento cheese has always been a Southern classic. There are so many ways to make this delicious spread, too. We like it just about any way you “fix” it. It is wonderful with soups, on crackers, and even grilled in sandwiches.

12 ounces Velveeta cheese (You can also make this using shredded Cheddar and Monterey Jack or any cheese of your choice or mix your cheeses. If using the shredded cheese use a pound of cheese)

1 (4 ounce) jar diced pimentos, undrained

1/4 cup sweet pickle relish, optional

1 tablespoon sugar

1/2 teaspoon salt

pinch cayenne or a few drops of hot sauce (optional)

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

1/4 teaspoon celery seeds

1/8 teaspoon pepper

1/4 cup mayonnaise

If using Velveeta, put the cheese through a food chopper or use food processor to grind up the cheese. Add remaining ingredients. Mix well. Enjoy!

Note: I think this is best if chilled overnight.

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Filed under: Appetizers, Dips, Sandwich Spread, Snacks Tagged: brunch, cheese, easy recipes, Entertaining, food, pimento, recipes, sandwich spreads

SLOW COOKER MANWICH CHICKEN

The Southern Lady — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 12:58:18 +0000

This is an easy, good recipe for chicken. My family loves it. I serve it over rice or pasta, add a salad and bread and you have a meal.

2 to 4 chicken breasts (can use frozen, fresh or any other pieces of chicken in this recipe)

1 (15.5 ounce) can Manwich Original Sloppy Joe Sauce

1/4 cup salsa

3 to 4 tablespoons honey, optional

1 small onion, chopped

1 small green pepper, chopped

Place chicken breasts in bottom of the crockpot. Mix remaining ingredients and pour over the chicken. Cook on high for 4 to 5 hours or low for 7 hours. Serves 4. Enjoy!

Note: Can sprinkle with parmesan cheese before serving.

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Filed under: Manwich Chicken, Manwich Chicken Tagged: cooking, crockpot, dinner, easy recipes, Entertaining, food, Honey, recipes, slow cooker, southern lady

EASY CHOCOLATE BEIGNETS

The Southern Lady — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 13:30:09 +0000

We Southerners love beignets! If you have ever been to Cafe du Monde in New Orleans and had their famous chicory coffee and beignets you know what I am talking about. A beignet is a pastry made from dough and deep fried then rolled in confectioners sugar. This is an easy way to make these little treats and you won’t be able to stop eating them! A great family activity because children love them as well as adults.

1 regular can of biscuits

chocolate chips

canola oil for frying (enough to make about 2 inches of oil in skillet or deep fryer)

confectionery sugar

chocolate syrup

Spread each biscuit into a circle and add 4 chocolate chips and fold the biscuit in half, pressing edges together. Drop each biscuit into boiling oil around 350 degrees. They will come to the top as soon as you drop them in oil. Turn to brown both sides and remove from oil with slotted spoon. Have a bowl of confectioners sugar read and roll hot biscuits in sugar. Drizzle with chocolate syrup. Enjoy!

We like these with and without the syrup.

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Filed under: beignets, Breads, Chocolate, Desserts, Donuts, Snacks Tagged: Breakfast, brunch, Chocolate, Desserts, food, Holidays, recipes, Southern

PUMPKIN SCONES

The Southern Lady — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 13:09:26 +0000

These pumpkin scones are so good with coffee in the morning or just anytime for a snack.

2 cups self-rising flour

2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons sugar

1 teaspoon ginger

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1/2 stick or 4 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened

2 eggs

1/2 cup canned pumpkin

2 teaspoons vanilla

1/2 cup heavy whipping cream

In a large bowl whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, ginger and cinnamon. Cut in the butter until mixture is like coarse crumbs. In a small bowl whisk together the eggs, pumpkin and vanilla. Add to the flour mixture. Add the cream and mix up until it becomes dough. Spread flour on a floured board and pat or roll out in medium sized squares about 1 inch thick. Cut squares into triangles. (I use a pizza cutter to cut the dough and usually just pat it out into squares with my hands). Spray a baking sheet and place scones on sheet where they don’t touch each other. (Can brush the tops with melted butter before cooking) Bake in 425 degree oven for 15 to 20 minutes until done in center. Makes about 12 scones depending on size you cut your triangles. Serve with your favorite jam, jelly, butter, molasses or topping. We like them with the topping recipe below. Enjoy!

Topping for Scones

1 cup confectionery sugar

1 tablespoon light corn syrup

2 to 3 tablespoons milk

Whisk together in a bowl and drizzle over scones or spread on with a knife.

Note: This topping is great for cookies, breads and cakes, too. You can add food coloring for cookies but be sure and stir each time before applying to the color is even.

Enjoy!

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Filed under: Breads, Pumpkin Scones, Scones Tagged: baking, Breakfast, brunch, cooking, food, pumpkin, recipes