Appalachian Tomato Gravy

April 12, 2018 By palatablepastime in Breakfast & Brunch, Dairy, Ham, Meats, Milk & Cream, Onions, Pork, Sauces, Southern, Stovetop, Tomatoes, United States Tags: #RSC, Appalachian, biscuits, biscuits and gravy, breakfast, country cooking, gravy, ham, sauces, southern, tomato gravy, tomatoes 4 Comments

One of the secrets of the Appalachian South is a traditional tomato gravy often served over biscuits for breakfast or over meats, potatoes and rice at other meals.

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Creamy Cajun Shrimp Pasta

January 19, 2018 By palatablepastime in Cajun, Cheese, Fish and Seafood, Grains, Main Dish, Meats, Milk & Cream, Onions, Pasta, Peppers or Chillies, Pork, Sausage, Shellfish, Shrimp, Southern, Stovetop, Tomato Paste, Tomatoes, United States Tags: #fishfridayfoodies, andouille, cajun, cream sauce, linguine, mardis gras, pasta, sausage, seafood, shellfish, shrimp, southern 11 Comments

Creamy Cajun shrimp pasta pairs includes Andouille sausage and piquant spices in a Cajun cream sauce in this inspired and comforting supper.

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Turkey and Sausage Gumbo

November 25, 2017 By palatablepastime in Cajun, Celery, Chicken, Main Dish, Meats, Onions, Peppers or Chillies, Poultry, Rice, Soups, Stews & Chili, Southern, Stew, Stovetop, Turkey, United States Tags: #ThanksgivingLeftovers, cajun, cajun mirepoix, cajun trinity, Celery, chicken, green pepper', gumbo, gumbo file, ht soups, onion, rice, roux, sausage, smoked sausage, soup, southern, stew, turkey 4 Comments

Classic cajun gumbo and rice made with leftover Thanksgiving turkey meat.

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Ham and Pesto Pimento Cheese Rollups

August 16, 2017 By palatablepastime in Appetizers, Bread, Buns or Rolls, Cheese, Cooking Method, Course, Cuisine, Dairy, Grains, Greens or Lettuces, Ham, Main Dish, Meats, No Cook, Peppers or Chillies, Pork, Sandwiches, Southern, Spinach, United States Tags: Back to School, cheese, easy, ham, Lunch, make ahead, pimento, pimiento, rollups, snacks, southern, spinach, Wraps 1 Comment

Ham and Pesto Pimento Cheese Rollups are easy to prepare and make a healthy after school snack or lunch idea.

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Hot Brown Sandwich

May 6, 2017 By palatablepastime in Bacon, Cheese, Cold Cuts, Cooking Method, Course, Cuisine, Dairy, Main Dish, Main Ingredients, Meats, Milk & Cream, Oven Baked, Pork, Poultry, Sandwiches, Tomatoes, Turkey, Turkey Breast, United States Tags: #DerbyDayRecipes, bacon, Broiled, cheese, cheese sauce, Derby, Hot Brown, Kentucky, Louisville, Mornay Sauce, Race Day, sandwich, southern, Texas Toast, tomatoes, turkey, White Cheddar 4 Comments

Hot Brown Sandwich is a Derby Day classic from Louisville Kentucky with turkey, bacon, tomatoes and Mornay sauce on thick slices of bread.
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Healthy Buttermilk Pie

April 24, 2017 By palatablepastime in Cooking Method, Course, Cuisine, Dairy, Desserts, Eggs, Main Ingredients, Milk & Cream, Oven Baked, Pies, Southern, Uncategorized, United States Tags: #RecipeMakeover, Buttermilk Pie, dessert, giveaway, healthier, lighter, low fat, low sugar, pie, southern 4 Comments

Healthy Buttermilk Pie takes the classic old-fashioned pie recipe and lightens it up to be healthier while keeping all the flavor.

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Sausage and Chicken Leg Gumbo

February 21, 2017 By palatablepastime in Cajun, Celery, Chicken, Cooking Method, Course, Cuisine, Cut-up/Bone-In, Garlic, Grains, Herbs, Spices, Teas, and Coffee, Main Dish, Main Ingredients, Meats, Okra, Onions, Peppers or Chillies, Pork, Poultry, Rice, Sausage, Soups, Stews & Chili, Southern, Stew, Stovetop, Tomato Paste, Tomatoes, United States Tags: cajun, chicken, fat tuesday, gumbo, Hot Soups, mardis gras, okra, sausage, soups, southern, stews 1 Comment

Sausage and Chicken Leg Gumbo is a hearty and delicious yet economical homestyle gumbo made with chicken on the bone.

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Black Eyed Pea and Collard Greens Soup

December 27, 2016 By palatablepastime in Black-Eyed Peas, Cajun, Carrots, Celery, Cooking Method, Course, Cuisine, Greens or Lettuces, Main Ingredients, Meats, Onions, Peas, Pork, Sausage, Soup, Soups, Stews & Chili, Southern, Stovetop, United States Tags: #OurFamilyTable, andouille, black-eyed peas, cajun, collards, greens, Hot Soups, lucky, mirepoix, new year, pork, sausage, smoked sausage, soup, southern 3 Comments

Black eyed peas and tender collards and vegetables with Andouille sausage and savory broth make a lucky and flavorful soup.
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Fried Macaroni and Cheese

December 17, 2016 By palatablepastime in Appetizers, Bread, Buns or Rolls, Cheese, Cooking Method, Course, Cuisine, Dairy, Grains, Macaroni, Main Ingredients, Pasta, Southern, Stovetop, United States Tags: appetizer, balls, cheese, deep fried, fried, mac and cheese, macaroni, macaroni and cheese, pan fried, pasta, poppers, southern Leave a comment

Fried Macaroni and Cheese are crispy croquettes of creamy macaroni and cheese that make a perfect appetizer.

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Jewelled Fruitcake Bars

December 6, 2016 By palatablepastime in Bars, British, Cookies, Cooking Method, Course, Cuisine, Desserts, Dried Fruits/Raisins, European, Fruits, Main Ingredients, Nuts, Oven Baked, Pecans, Southern, United States Tags: #ChristmasCookies, baking, bars, Biritsh, Christmas, cookies, dried fruits, English, fruitcake, holiday, nuts, southern, Sweet Eats 4 Comments

Jewelled Fruitcake Bars are comprised of candied fruit and nuts on a shortbread crust with a secret ingredient for an over-the-top flavor.

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