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...
Hot Tomato Grits

Hot Tomato Grits

by | Jun 19, 2014 | Side Dishes

Hot Tomato Grits 2 slices bacon (diced)1 14- ounce cans low sodium chicken broth1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup quick cooking grits2 to matoes (peeled and diced)2 tablespoons chopped canned green chiles1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese Cook the bacon in a heavy pan until...
Texas Adobo Onion Rings

Texas Adobo Onion Rings

by | Jun 19, 2014 | Side Dishes

Texas Adobo Onion Rings 2 large sweet onions (cut into 1/4-inch slices)1 1/2 cups buttermilk2 tablespoons adobo sauce1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (separated)1 1/2 cups yellow cornmeal1 tablespoon cuminOil for frying Separate the onion slices into rings.Mix the...
Southern Greens with Potlikker

Southern Greens with Potlikker

by | Jun 19, 2014 | Side Dishes

Pot liquor or potlikker? However you spell it, it is the wonderfully flavored broth left over from cooked greens. The great debate goes back to the 1930s, when a senator was going on about the virtues of potlikker during a filibuster. A reporter wrote about it, the...
Zesty Coleslaw

Zesty Coleslaw

by | Jun 18, 2014 | Side Dishes

Zesty Coleslaw For the Dressing2 cups real mayonnaise1/2 cup Dijon mustard1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)1/2 cup apple cider vinegar1/4 cup vegetable oil1 tablespoon dry mustardSalt and pepperFor the Veggies6 cups mixed red and green cabbage (shredded)2 carrots...
Chowchow

Chowchow

by | Jun 18, 2014 | Side Dishes

There are many different versions of chowchow, or picadilly. This one contains cauliflower, cabbage, cucumber, red pepper, and onion in vinegar and spices. This keeps for about a month in the refrigerator. Serve with any barbecued item. Chowchow 4 cups 1-inch size...