Molasses Baked Beans

by | Jun 19, 2014 | Side Dishes

Molasses Baked Beans 1 pound dried small white beans2 bay leaves1 large onion (cut into wedges)3 1/2 ounces salt pork (cut into 1/4-inch slices)3/4 cup ketchup1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)1/4 cup light molasses1 teaspoon dry mustard1 teaspoon black pepperSalt and...

Creamed Hominy

by | Jun 19, 2014 | Side Dishes

Creamed Hominy 2 tablespoons unsalted butter1 medium onion (finely diced)1/2 yellow pepper (finely diced)2 garlic cloves (minced)1/2 teaspoon chile powder3 16- ounce cans hominy (drained (white or yellow))1/2 cup chicken stock1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme3/4 cup...

Sweet Corn Maque Choux

by | Jun 19, 2014 | Side Dishes

Maque choux, pronounced ‘mock shoe’, is a traditional southern Louisiana braised vegetable dish containing corn, onions, peppers, and tomatoes. This recipe contains cream and sweet onions. Sweet Corn Maque Choux 3 tablespoons vegetable oil3 cups fresh...

West Texas Baked Beans

by | Jun 19, 2014 | Side Dishes

West Texas Baked Beans 6 cups pinto beans (picked over)1 pound bacon (chopped)2 onions (chopped)4 garlic cloves (chopped)4 teaspoons chile powder1 1/4 cups brown sugar (packed)2 12- ounce bottles dark beerSalt and pepper to taste Place the beans in a large pot, and...

Sweet and Sour Cipollines

by | Jun 19, 2014 | Side Dishes

Cipollines are small, flat onions that originated from Italy. They are found in most supermarkets, and any small onion may be substituted. Sweet and Sour Cipollines 1 pound cipollinesWater (for boiling onions)3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil2 bay leaves2...