Recipes

Mom’s Hot Bacon Dressing

Mom’s Hot Bacon Dressing

My mom used to make this all the time to drizzle over fresh endive…it’s a country classic. This dressing is very good added to homemade hot potato salad too.
Couverts2 cups
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Equipment

  • skillet

Ingredients

Instructions

  • In a skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crisp.
  • Remove bacon and reserve drippings in skillet.
  • In a small bowl, mix sugar, flour, egg and vinegar until smooth.
  • Stir in water and milk and add to drippings.
  • Crumble bacon and return to skillet.
  • Cook over medium-low heat until thickened.
  • More water or milk may be added until dressing reaches desired consistency.
  • Serve warm.
  • Store in the refrigerator for up to one week.
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Course; Dressing / Pork

Cheese & Garlic Croutons

Cheese & Garlic Croutons

These savory croutons are delicious sprinkled in a bowl of soup or tossed in a dinner salad.
Couverts2 cups
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Equipment

  • Large skillet

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Heat butter in a large skillet.
  • Add seasonings, garlic and onion; cook for about one minute to soften.
  • Stir in bread cubes; sauté until golden and crisp.
  • Toss with cheese until coated.
  • Cool; store in an airtight container.
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Course; Cheese / Side Dish

Refrigerator Pickles

Refrigerator Pickles

Super simple…a great recipe for first-time pickle makers.
Couverts1 quart
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Ingredients

Instructions

  • Mix cucumbers and onion in a glass or plastic bowl; set aside.
  • Stir remaining ingredients together in a microwave-safe container.
  • Microwave on high for 3 minutes, stirring after 2 minutes.
  • Pour over
  • cucumber mixture.
  • Cover and refrigerate for 24 hours before serving to blend flavors.
  • Keep refrigerated.
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Course; Side Dish
Diets; Vegetarian

Zesty Pita Crisps

Zesty Pita Crisps

Oh-so simple! Pop these in the oven while the soup simmers on the stove and the salad is tossed.
Couverts3 cups
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Equipment

  • Small bowl

Ingredients

Garnish:

  • additional salt
  • cumin

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, stir together oil, cumin and salt.
  • Brush the cut sides of the pita rounds with oil mixture.
  • Cut each round into 6 triangles.
  • Arrange in a single layer in an ungreased 15″x10″ jelly-roll pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes, until golden.
  • Toss warm crisps with additional salt and cumin; let cool.
  • Serve immediately or store in an airtight container.
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Course; Side Dish

Creamy Basil Salad Dressing

Creamy Basil Salad Dressing

I grow my own basil and love this recipe. The dressing is so flavorful you would never guess it’s low in fat!
Couverts1 cup
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Ingredients

Instructions

  • Place all ingredients except salt and pepper in a food processor or blender.
  • Proccess until smooth.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Keep refrigerated.
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Course; Dressing

Bacon-Onion Croutons

Bacon-Onion Croutons

Why use store-bought when homemade tastes so much better?
Couverts2 cups
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Ingredients

Instructions

  • Cube bread; set aside.
  • Heat remaining ingredients in a skillet over medium heat; stir in bread cubes until well coated.
  • Remove from heat; spread mixture in a single layer on an ungreased 15″x10″ jelly-roll pan.
  • Bake at 300 degrees until golden and crisp, about 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Let cool.
  • Store in an
  • airtight container.
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Course; Side Dish

Farmhouse Honey Mustard

Farmhouse Honey Mustard

There are so many ways to use this sweet-tangy mustard. You can spread it on sandwiches, drizzle over salads or spoon into a bowl for dipping chicken tenders…yum!
Couverts1 cup
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Ingredients

Instructions

  • Whisk together all ingredients in a small bowl.
  • Cover and store in the refrigerator for up to one week.
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Course; Sauce

Honey-Barbecued Pork

Honey-Barbecued Pork

This slow-cooker recipe is my mom’s. Try it on mini buns for sliders!
Couverts6
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Ingredients

  • 2 to 3- lb. pork roast
  • 2 onions chopped
  • 12- oz. bottle barbecue sauce
  • 1/4 c. honey
  • 6 to 8 sandwich rolls split

Instructions

  • Place pork in a slow cooker.
  • Add onions, barbecue sauce and honey.
  • Cover and cook on low setting for 6 to 8 hours.
  • Use 2 forks to shred roast; mix well.
  • Serve on rolls.
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Course; Barbecue / Pork / Sandwiches

Kentucky Hot Browns

Kentucky Hot Browns

I learned to make these cheesy-good sandwiches when I was very young. They’re a real favorite here in Kentucky.
Couverts6
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Equipment

  • Saucepan

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Melt butter in a heavy saucepan over low heat.
  • Stir in flour until smooth.
  • Cook one minute, stirring constantly.
  • Stir in milk and bouillon cubes.
  • Cook until thick and bubbly.
  • Add cheese and stir until smooth.
  • Place toast slices in a buttered 13″x9″ baking pan.
  • Layer each with turkey and ham.
  • Evenly spread cheese sauce over ham.
  • Top each with bacon and tomato.
  • Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 3 to 5 minutes, until bubbly.
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Course; Pork / Sandwiches / Turkey

Famous Hidden Sandwich

Famous Hidden Sandwich

I have fond memories of lunching at the old department store downtown with my best friend. This sandwich was a favorite…you’ll need a knife and fork!
Couverts1
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Ingredients

  • 1 slice rye bread
  • 1 slice deli ham
  • 1 slice Swiss cheese
  • 1 slice deli turkey
  • 1 c. lettuce shredded
  • 1/2 c. Russian or Thousand Island salad dressing
  • 1 egg hard-boiled, peeled and sliced
  • 2 slices tomato
  • 2 slices bacon crisply cooked

Garnish:

  • sweet pickle slices

Instructions

  • Place bread slice on a plate.
  • Layer with ham, cheese and turkey slices.
  • Mound shredded lettuce on top.
  • Cover with salad dressing.
  • Top with egg slices and tomato slices; criss-cross bacon slices on top.
  • Garnish with sweet pickle slices.
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Course; Sandwiches