Tim the Younger

Corn Puppies

1 cup cornmeal 1/4 cup flour 1/2 onion, chopped/minced Enough milk to moisten well (between 1/2 cup and 1 cup) Directions: Heat deep fryer (or equivalent) to 350F. Mix cornmeal, flour, and onions in bowl. Add milk to mixture until mixture begins to hold together. Using spoon or small ice cream scoop, add mixture toContinue reading “Corn Puppies”

Buttermilk Spoonbread

1-1/2 cups buttermilk 1/2 cup stone-ground yellow or white cornmeal 2 tablespoons butter 3/4 teaspoon salt 3 eggs, separated 3 green onions, thinly sliced Optional: 1/2 che Directions: Preheat oven to 375F. Butter the sides and bottom of a 4-cup souffle or casserole dish. Warm buttermilk in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in cornmeal.Continue reading “Buttermilk Spoonbread”

Spiced Tea Mix

With Sugar 2 cups Orange Tang 2 cups sugar 3/4 cup instant tea (plain, without lemon or sweetener) 1 teaspoon cloves 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon Directions: Mix well. To use, add 2 teaspoons to 8 oz of very hot water. Without Sugar 3 packets/tubes (2-qt size) Crystal Light Orange Drink Mix 1 cup instant tea (plain,Continue reading “Spiced Tea Mix”

Hot Chocolate Mix

2 cups powdered milk 1/4 cup cocoa 1 cup powdered sugar 1/3 cup plain powdered coffee creamer A dash of salt Directions: Combine and store in tupperware. To use, add 4 tablespoons mix to 8 oz of very hot water.

Squash Fritters

(This is, by far, my favorite recipe.) 3 medium/large crook-neck yellow squash 1 egg, well beaten 1 medium onion, chopped or minced 1 tablespoon baking powder Self-rising flour (1-2 cups) Salt Directions: Grate squash and sprinkle generously with salt. Let sit for 30 minutes. Heat deep fryer (or equivalent) to 350F. Using cheesecloth or someContinue reading “Squash Fritters”

Deviled Crab Casserole

1 lb crab meat 2 eggs, well beaten 1 cup mayonnaise 2 cups bread crumbs 2 teaspoons grated onion Dash of hot pepper sauce 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 2 tablespoons melted butter or margarine Directions: Preheat oven to 350F. Combine the bread crumbs and butter. Set aside. Combine the beaten eggs, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, gratedContinue reading “Deviled Crab Casserole”

Ritzy Shrimp Bake

3 cups shrimp, peeled and deveined 1/3 cup butter 1/2 cup chopped onion 2 14.5-oz cans chopped tomatoes 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1/2 cup sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1 14-oz box Ritz crackers (use about 1 cup or less) 1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese Directions: Saute shrimp and onion in butter. Dissolve cornstarch in juiceContinue reading “Ritzy Shrimp Bake”

Cranberry Pork Tenderloin

1 small bottle (assumed 16 oz) Catalina dressing 1 package dry onion soup mix 1 can jellied cranberry sauce 1 small pork tenderloin Directions: Preheat oven to 325F. Mix dressing, soup mix, and cranberry sauce together with a wire whisk. Place pork in well-greased baking dish and top with dressing mix. Cover with foil andContinue reading “Cranberry Pork Tenderloin”

Chicken or Turkey Spaghetti Casserole

2 cups chopped cooked chicken breast or shredded leftover turkey 2 oz spaghetti, broken the cooked according to package directions 1 cup soft bread cubes 1 cup grated cheddar cheese 1/4 cup diced green bell pepper 1-1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth 3 eggs, slightly beaten 2 oz pimientos, drained 1 tablespoon parsley, fresh or driedContinue reading “Chicken or Turkey Spaghetti Casserole”

Boiled Shrimp

2 lbs shrimp 1 qt water 1 small onion (sweet) or onion powder Celery Leaves or Celery Salt 1 Bay Leaf 1/2 cup White Vinegar Salt & Pepper Dash of Tabasco (I think, really hard to read her writing) Directions: Combine all ingredients other than shrimp in a pot. Bring to a boil. Add shrimp.Continue reading “Boiled Shrimp”