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Ham Bone Beans

Ham Bone Beans

| April 6, 2015 | 32 Comments

Follow easy, step-by-step, photo illustrated instructions for making this delicious Ham Bone Beans recipe.  Use that leftover ham bone, or ham hock, to make this creamy bean dish that can be served as a side dish or a main dish either one.  We’ll show you how to make it and we’ve got a printable recipe […]

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Mustard Greens

Mustard Greens

| January 19, 2015 | 23 Comments

Follow our step-by-step, photo illustrated recipe for making our southern style Mustard Greens. Greens dominate the fresh produce available here in the South during the winter, and we’ll show you how to cook some up for a great side dish, or even the main meal of the day. They’ll go great with a hunk of […]

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Mashed Rutabagas

Mashed Rutabagas

| October 19, 2014 | 19 Comments

Follow our easy step-by-step, photo illustrated recipe for making Mashed Rutabagas. This root vegetable has been dated back to the early 1600’s, and is a cross between a turnip and a cabbage. Often overlooked by many folks, Rutabagas can be prepared many different ways and will delight your family with a brand new taste treat. […]

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Creamed Corn

Creamed Corn

| September 22, 2014 | 23 Comments

Follow our easy, step-by-step, photo illustrated recipe to make this old Southern Classic recipe. You’ll love the taste of this corn dish, made with fresh shucked corn. It’s called creamed corn, but we don’t use any cream to make ours. Creamed Corn is a super easy side dish that all the family will enjoy. Printable […]

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Field Peas with Snaps and Okra

Field Peas with Snaps and Okra

| September 15, 2014 | 16 Comments

Follow our easy, step-by-step, photo illustrated recipe to make this favorite summertime side dish. We love to make this with freshly shelled peas and fresh okra, and serve it up as part of an all vegetable plate. Add some skillet made cornbread, and you’ve got a complete meal. We’ll show you how easy it is […]

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Seafood Mac and Cheese Recipe

Seafood Mac and Cheese Recipe

| September 1, 2014 | 7 Comments

Follow our step-by-step, photo illustrated recipe to make this absolutely delicious version of Seafood Macaroni and Cheese. We’re using shrimp and crab meat, but you could use the seafood of your choice to make this creamy dish. It’s quick and easy to make, and it will bring back lots of great memories of walking in […]

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Baked Beans Recipe, made from scratch.

Baked Beans Recipe, made from scratch.

| June 24, 2014 | 152 Comments

Follow easy step-by-step, photo illustrated instructions for making these delicious Baked Beans… from scratch.  We start out with dry Navy Beans, soak them overnight then, we add bacon and a few other surprises to make some of the best beans you’ve ever enjoyed.  Did I mention we slow cooked them for about 7 hours?  Oh […]

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Turnip Greens with Diced Turnips Recipe

Turnip Greens with Diced Turnips Recipe

| February 17, 2014 | 12 Comments

Follow step-by-step, photo illustrated instructions to make our special Turnip Greens with Diced Turnips Recipe.  Fresh turnip greens and turnips are a cold weather delight.  We’ll visit our North Carolina State Farmer’s Market to pick up some fresh greens, then cook them up with some pork seasoning for a hearty dish that goes great as […]

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Cabbage Casserole

Cabbage Casserole

| January 13, 2014 | 6 Comments

Follow step-by-step, photo illustrated instructions for making this delicious Cabbage Casserole dish. We’re taking cooked cabbage up a couple of levels, adding some cheddar cheese, and making a dish even those family members that don’t like cabbage will find themselves asking for seconds. I’ve never been a fan of cooked cabbage myself, and it even […]

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How To Fry Hog Jowl

How To Fry Hog Jowl

| December 31, 2013 | 63 Comments

Follow step-by-step, photo illustrated instructions to fry up some good old Southern Hog Jowl.  Often referred to as Pork Jowl Bacon, it’s not just for New Years Day.  We’ll show you how easy it is to slice it for frying, or to use it as seasoning in lots of your favorite beans and greens side […]

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