Monthly Archives: December 2013

2013 in Review: Palatable Pastime from Birth to Mirth!

December 31, 2013 By palatablepastime in Uncategorized Tags: 2013, best of, note's from sue's kitchen, top ten, year in review 4 Comments

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Hoppin’ John

December 29, 2013 By palatablepastime in Black-Eyed Peas, Cajun, Celery, Ham, Main Dish, Onions, Peas, Peppers or Chillies, Pork, Rice, Southern, Stovetop, United States Tags: black-eyed, ham, hoppin' john, new years, peas, rice, southern, spicy Leave a comment

Hoppin’ John is a traditional and auspicious low country New Year’s Day meal made with fresh or dried black-eyed peas.

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Cracklin’ Corn Bread

December 29, 2013 By palatablepastime in Breads, Corn masa/ corn flour/ corn meal, Dairy, Eggs, Grains, Milk & Cream, Oven Baked, Pork, Quick Breads, Southern Tags: bread, buttermilk, corn, cracklins, gobble, new years, pork, southern 2 Comments

Cracklin’ Corn Bread kicks up the standard with delicious and crunchy bits of cracklins! A true New Year’s tradition.

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Creamy Ham and Beans

December 26, 2013 By palatablepastime in Beans, Carrots, Ham, Legumes, Main Dish, Southern, Stovetop, United States, White Beans / Cannellini, Northern, Navy, Etc Tags: beans, ham, new year, southern 1 Comment

Creamy Ham and Beans is a hearty version of a traditional New Years Day meal eaten to ensure prosperity in the coming year.

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Beefy Cheddar Cheese Ball

December 26, 2013 By palatablepastime in Appetizers, Beef, Cheese, Dried Beef, Food Processor, No Cook, United States Tags: appetizers, ball, beef, cheddar, cheese, cream, dried, horseradish, nuts, pecans, spreads 1 Comment

Beefy Cheddar Cheese Ball is easy to prepare and delicious, great with crackers for a party or holiday snacking.

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Texas Caviar

December 22, 2013 By palatablepastime in Appetizers, Black-Eyed Peas, Corn, No Cook, Onions, Peppers or Chillies, Salsa, Tex-Mex, Tomatoes Tags: appetizers, Black-Eyed Peas, caviar, new years, salsa, Tex-Mex, texas Leave a comment

Southern style black-eyed pea salsa is perfect with crispy corn tortilla chips!

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Cranberry Guacamole

December 22, 2013 By palatablepastime in Appetizers, Avocados, Cranberries, Mexican or Southwest US, No Cook, Seeds, Tex-Mex Tags: avocado, chips, cranberry, dip, guacamole, holiday, Mexican, pepita, pumpkin seeds, Tex-Mex 2 Comments

Cranberry Guacamole is a seasonal departure from the usual ingredients; this delicious guack is festive and nutty.

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Stone Crab Claws in Red Curry

December 20, 2013 By palatablepastime in Appetizers, Asian, Cooking Method, Course, Crab, Cuisine, Curries, Fish and Seafood, Herbs, Spices, Teas, and Coffee, Main Dish, Main Ingredients, Onions, Peppers or Chillies, Shellfish, Stovetop, Thai, Tomatoes Tags: appetizer, Asian, claws, crab, curry, jonah, red, spicy, stone, Thai Leave a comment

Stone Crab Claws in Red Curry are spicy and delicious and can be served as an appetizer or as an exotic curry with rice.


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Spiced Indian Tomato Soup

December 16, 2013 By palatablepastime in Asian, Blender, Cooking Method, Course, Cuisine, Dairy, Food Processor, Indian, Main Ingredients, Soup, Soups, Stews & Chili, Stovetop, Tomato Sauce, Tomatoes, Yogurt Tags: autumn, Hot Soups, Indian, soup. spicy, spiced, tomato, winter 6 Comments

Spiced Indian Tomato Soup is delicious homemade tomato soup with a depth of flavor from exotic spices.

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Homemade Citron Vodka

December 15, 2013 By palatablepastime in Alcoholic, Beverages, Buddha's Hand, Citron, Cooking Method, Course, Cuisine, No Cook, United States, Vodka Tags: alcohol, buddha's hand, citron, easy, flavored, homemade, how to make, infused, vodka 1 Comment

Citron vodka is easily prepared!

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