Innholdsfortegnelse for Southern Plate 2013 i Taste of the South

Menu CASSEROLE Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli Casserole Buttered Rice with Parsley Easy Stewed Tomatoes SOMETHIN' SWEET Oatmeal-Apricot Bars with White Chocolate Drizzle, page 101 I love broccoli, and my husband and kids love anything with cheese. This recipe makes everyone happy; I get my broccoli, they get their cheese, and we all get a delicious meal! CHEESY CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI CASSEROLE Yield: approximately 4 servings 6 tablespoons butter 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour 21⁄2 cups whole milk 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided 11⁄2 teaspoons garlic salt 1⁄4 teaspoon ground black pepper 3 cups chopped cooked chicken 1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped broccoli, thawed and drained 1⁄3 cup slivered almonds, toasted (optional) 12 buttery round crackers, crushed 1. Preheat oven to 350°. Spray a 2-quart baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.…

Menu Slow-Cooked Beef Roast with Red Wine Sauce Lemony Green Beans with Italian Bread Crumbs Mashed Cauliflower SOMETHIN' SWEET Skillet Apple Streusel Cakes, page 103 Christy's Tip If you'd like to leave out the wine, simply substitute beef broth. SLOW-COOKED BEEF ROAST WITH RED WINE SAUCE Yield: 4 to 5 servings 2 (8-ounce) packages whole button mushrooms 1⁄2 cup all-purpose flour 21⁄2 teaspoons salt, divided 3⁄4 teaspoon ground black pepper, divided 1 (4-pound) boneless chuck roast 1⁄3 cup vegetable oil 3⁄4 cup dry red wine, such as Cabernet Sauvignon 1⁄2 cup beef broth 1⁄4 cup tomato paste 11⁄2 teaspoons dried thyme 2 to 3 teaspoons balsamic vinegar 1. Trim tough ends from mushroom stems; gently rub mushrooms with a damp paper towel to clean. 2. In a shallow dish, combine…

□ MARY B’S FROZEN DUMPLINGS These are perfectly delicious shortcuts when you don’t have time for homemade dumplings. □ SELF-RISING FLOUR Since it already contains leavening agents, this flour is a great baking shortcut. □ COCONUT MILK Don’t confuse this with Coco Lopez, which is thicker and much sweeter. Find coconut milk on the ethnic foods aisle of your grocery store. □ JIFFY GOLDEN YELLOW CAKE MIX You’d think I was a Jiffy hoarder if you looked in my pantry. This versatile mix makes recipes come together in a snap. □ FIRE-ROASTED CANNED TOMATOES These tomatoes are great for adding easy, instant flavor to stews, casseroles, and side dishes. □ APPLE CIDER VINEGAR This is my go-to vinegar for marinades and dressings. It’s the perfect blend of tangy and sweet.…

Shopping Tip You can find coconut milk in the ethnic foods aisle of most supermarkets. Don’t confuse it with cream of coconut, which is much sweeter. Give your coconut milk a stir before measuring; it tends to settle. KEY LIME-COCONUT SHEET CAKE Yield: approximately 12 servings 1 (15.25-ounce) box yellow cake mix (I used Betty Crocker) 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk 1 (13.5-ounce) can coconut milk, divided 10 tablespoons bottled Key lime juice, divided 2 cups heavy whipping cream 1⁄4 cup confectioners’ sugar Lime zest and sweetened, flaked coconut, optional 1. Preheat oven to 350°. Spray the bottom only of a 13x9-inch baking dish with nonstick baking spray with flour. 2. Prepare and bake cake mix in prepared dish according to package directions. Let cake cool for 5 minutes.…