SPINACH DIP

INGREDIENTS:
1 (9 to 11-ounce) package of frozen spinach
1 (8-ounce) package of cream cheese
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1 clove of garlic (minced)
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon salt


DIRECTIONS:
Cook spinach according to package directions then drain            thorougly. Mix all ingredients together until smooth. Chill for a    few hours before serving. Yield 1 2/3 cups.
                FRIED GREEN TOMATOES

INGREDIENTS:
3/4 cup self-rising flour
1/4 cup cornmeal
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup milk
3 or 4 green tomatoes cut into into slices
vegetable oil

DIRECTIONS:

Combine first 5 ingredients and mix until smooth  Batter should  resemble pancake batter(to thin use additional milk). Dip slices   into batter (allow excess to drip off).Fry in hot oil until brown       turning only once. Drain on paper towels. Yield 3 to 4 servings.
                     SOUTHERN CREAM GRAVY

INGREDIENTS:
1/4 cup bacon or sausage drippings
1/4 cup self-rising flour
1 cup of milk
1 cup of water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

DIRECTIONS:
Combine drippins and flour in large skillet. Cook over medium heat until pale brown. Stir in remaining ingredients and cook until thickened. Stir constantly. Awesome over biscuits. Yield 2 cups.
                       CORNBREAD STUFFING

INGREDIENTS:
1 stick of butter
11/2 cups onion (chopped)
3 cups of celery (chopped)
2 batches of cornbread (2 - 8 inch square pans or equivalent).
4 cups of bread crumbs
3-4 cups chicken or turkey broth
1 tablespoon dried sage
2 tablespoons poultry seasoning
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
3 eggs (beaten)

DIRECTIONS:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Saute' the onions and celery in  butter over medium heat until tender (8-10 minutes). In a bowl  mix remaining ingredients and add the onion and celery.            Spread in a greased pan and bake for 30-40 minutes. Serves      12.
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