04.22.08

Patti’s Georgia Caviar

Posted in Southern Specialities, appetizers at 6:02 pm

This is a recipe that has been handed down between family and friends for years. I hope ya’ll will give it a try. Let me know what you think.

Patti’s Georgia Caviar:

2 fifteen ounce cans black eyed peas drained and rinsed

1 fifteen ounce can white corn drained and rinsed

1 large tomato seeded and chopped

1 cup chopped red pepper

1/2 cup chopped and seeded jalapeno’s optional

1/2 cup chopped sweet onion

1 8 ounce jar low fat Italian dressing

1 4 ounce jar of chopped pimentos

In a large bowl combine all the ingredients.Stir well. Refrigerate overnight. Serve with corn or tortilla chips.

04.21.08

Simple Smashed Potatoes

Posted in Vegetables, potatoes at 5:41 pm

This is the simplest way I make Smashed Potatoes. I use the old fashioned potato masher. They are a little lumpy but so good.

Simple Smashed Potatoes:

5-6 large potatoes cut up

1 stick of butter

Milk enough to get them to the consistency you like

Boil the potatoes till tender. Drain, pour back in pan and smash with the potato masher. Add butter and milk. Stir. Season with salt and pepper.

04.14.08

One very good Old Fashioned Cake ( 7 – UP CAKE )

Posted in cakes at 9:27 pm

This is one of my favorite cakes to bake it is simple yet oh so delicious. It has a very delicate texture and a mild lemony flavor. This is a cake from my childhood.

7 – UP CAKE:

1 1/2 cups soften butter ( do not use margarine as it changes the texture of the cake)

3 cups sugar

5 eggs

3 cups flour sifted at least twice

2 1/2 -3 tablespoons lemon extract

3/4 cup 7 – Up

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.Grease and flour a bunt cake pan.

Cream the sugar and butter for at least 15 minutes until light and fluffy. Add the eggs 1 at a time, mix well after each addition. Add the flour and mix well. Add the lemon extract and 7-Up. Mix well. Pour into prepared pan and bake for 1 hour to 1 hour and 15 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes in pan then turn out onto a cake plate to finish cooling. When completely cooled sprinkle with confectioner sugar.

At Christmas I make this cake but I ice the cake with a vanilla cream frosting and sprinkle crushed candy cane on it.

I get many compliments on this cake.