Steve Gordon
Award Winning Food Preservationist, Fisherman, Author of three cookbooks. "From Mama's Big Oval Table, From Mama's Big Oval Table - BOOK TWO and Carolina Christmas Sweets and Appetizers." Online Contributor to Our State Magazine Newsletter.
Steve Gordon's Latest Posts
Seven Minute Frosting Recipe
Follow the easy step-by-step, photo illustrated instructions for our Seven Minute Frosting Recipe. You’re sure to love this old fashioned frosting recipe that’s so easy to make. It’s light, marshmallow fluffy texture is, a quick and easy change from all those butter cream frostings you’ve been making. Leave it plain, color it or, add a […]
Apple Butter Recipe
Follow our step-by-step, photo illustrated instructions for this delicious Apple Butter Recipe. This is just another in our Canning 101 series of recipes for preserving our heritage, one jar at a time. Apple Butter is really easy to make despite the fact that it takes a little bit of time to slow cook it to perfection. […]
Beaufort Stew Recipe
Follow our step-by-step, photo illustrated instructions for a quick and easy Beaufort Stew Recipe. When a recipe says “just dump it all in the middle of the table when its done,” that should be enough to make you want to try it. This recipe is easily adaptable to any size family and friends gathering you might […]
Basic Cake Layers Recipe
Follow these easy, step-by-step, photo illustrated instructions for making our homemade Basic Cake Layers Recipe. Baking from scratch is much easier than you think. Why give credit to a boxed cake mix when you can bake your very own scratch made layers and, have family and friends raving about how moist and delicious your cakes […]
Adams Original Red Velvet Cake Recipe
Follow our step-by-step, photo illustrated instructions as we recreate the Adams Original Red Velvet Cake Recipe. Adams Extract, a Texas based company, is credited with bringing this cake to American kitchens during the time of The Great Depression. Just why is it so red though? We’ll explore it’s origins and follow the recipe of Betty […]
How To Open A Coconut
Step-by-step, photo illustrated instructions on how to open a coconut and grate it. It’s much easier than you might think to open up a fresh coconut and grate the meat inside for your next recipe. From Coconut Cakes to Coconut Cream Pies and so many other dishes, you’ll love the distinctly different taste of using […]
Vegetable Beef Soup Recipe
Follow our step-by-step, photo illustrated recipe for making this hearty Vegetable Beef Soup. Nothing seems to satisfy the tummy and the “soul” on a cold day better than a bowl of warm soup. Add some saltine crackers, a sandwich of choice and, you’ve got a meal that will have you all warm and cozy in no […]
New York and Southern Fried Pork Chops
What do New York and our Southern Fried Pork Chops have in common? We take a quick look back on 2012 and share some of the “statistics” about our very first year on the Internet. It’s a quick behind the scene look at some of the highlights of Taste of Southern.com. … New York […]
Collard Sandwich Recipe
A step-by-step, photo illustrated recipe for making a yummy Collard Sandwich. Serve it up with some Fried Fatback and a side of Black Eyed Peas. It’s a great way to use up any leftover collards you might have. Wait…is it even possible to have leftover collards? … Collard Sandwich Recipe: … Originally published January […]
Skillet BBQ Chicken Thighs with Potatoes Recipe
Follow our step-by-step, photo illustrated recipe for Skillet BBQ Chicken Thighs with Potatoes Recipe. When you need a quick and economical meal all the family will enjoy….make it chicken and potatoes. We’re cooking it all up in one cast iron skillet so clean up is just as quick. You can use your favorite BBQ Sauce […]
