Hungry? This is the thread for you!

[sparky9]

Holy better-than-the-food-network, Dixie!
I really hate that I found this thread this late at night.

[Mickey D]

Drool...all my favorites! Planning on leaving your husband anytime soon?

[parts]

Wow! A lady who loves cooking and Smith & Wessons!!

Dave

[35Rem]

Ok, Monte Christos as I type...very good! The 4 year old even approved!

[neiljrosen]

Wasn't hungry when I started reading this thread.......But I am now.

[BarbC]

Everything looks great! Have you ever considered opening a restaurant?

[Blacksmith58]

Dixie, you got a Sister? WOW! Now that's some good Ole Southern Cooking! I pass through Western Tenn. on my way down to visit my folks in Texas from Northern Illinois. After seeing this thread, I know I'm going to be hungry around West Memphis!

[ingmansinc]

Cold weather is here and here is Dixie's Chili. Here is the recipe: From TennDixieGirl / S&W Forum


SPICY CHILI

1 pound ground chuck
1 pound hot pork sausage
16 oz. can kidney beans
15 oz. can hot chili beans
10 oz. can diced rotel
7 ½ oz. can chopped tomatoes
2 tablespoons chili powder
¾ tsp. salt
1 diced onion

Brown both meats in dutch oven. Drain. Stir in remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil; cover; reduce heat; simmer on low at least one hour.

Note: Can use regular or mild sausage, and regular chili beans for less heat.

If you want extreme heat, get the "hot" Rotel instead of the regular. Also, use 2 or 3 cans of hot chili beans and leave out the kidney beans.

[gunlovingirl]

Ok Lee. We need a recipe section!

[ladder13]

Your husband is a VERY lucky man.

[Grayfox]

She shoots AND cooks like that!
I'M IN LOVE!

Just don't tell my wife.

[gr8AmericanBash]

Is it too late to get in line for the karma!

[TNDixieGirl]

35rem, glad you reported back on how you like them. If anyone else cooks any of these, let us know what you thought too. Sometimes folks will adjust my recipes just like I do theirs, and I like to try their method too.

Barb, in all honesty, my husband and I have talked about it many times. My sister in Oklahoma is this gourmet type cook (will try all the detailed, very complicated recipes that I won't even look at) and all 3 of us came from restaurant backgrounds, so it would be a family venture. But, sadly, it's only been a dream so far. Personally, I'd rather run a bed & breakfast. That's more my style.

Yes, yes I do have a sister. 3 of them, to be exact. All happily married at the moment.

Mmmmmmmmm, this is the PERFECT weather for chili. Now I'll have to whip up a batch this weekend. I've worked up another recipe for chili, not alot different, but a little. When I get it just right, I'll post it and you can try that one too. Hint: it starts off with an envelope of seasoning that I bought at Wal-Mart.

Hey Misty, when I gain weight from just looking at pictures, I put in a workout tape and watch it too. Evens it all out. The pounds fall right off while you're watching that girl sweat. LOLOL

And this man has put up with me for going on 25 years now so I'm not going anywhere anytime soon. Anybody that could live with me that long deserves a medal! And thanks for all the nice remarks.

[Thicker]

Originally Posted by TNDixieGirl

I've developed a new addiction and I'm considering finding a 12-step program to help me stop before I get bigger than the broad side of a barn.

Here's a few dishes I've prepared lately. Feel free to share yours too, please. We can all use new ideas as the holidays approach.

4 Layer Delight





FIRST LAYER:
1 cup flour
1 stick butter, melted
1 ½ cups chopped nuts

SECOND LAYER:
8 oz. cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar

THIRD LAYER:
2 small pkgs instant chocolate pudding
3 cups milk

FOURTH LAYER:
8 oz. Cool Whip
chopped nuts (optional)

Mix and spread first layer in cake pan. I use an 8x10 pan, but will also work in 13x9 pan. Bake at 300 degrees for 30 minutes. Let cool. Mix and spread second layer over baked first layer. Mix third layer well and spread over second layer. Top with Cool Whip and chopped nuts (if desired). Refrigerate several hours before serving.

That looks really good.... Down home we called it Moon's Desert...

[TNDixieGirl]

Coconut Cake





1 package Pillsbury yellow cake mix (with the pudding in the mix)
1 ½ cups milk
½ cup sugar
2 cups flaked coconut, divided
1 8 oz. tub Cool Whip

Prepare and bake cake as directed on package for 13x9 cake pan. Cool in pan for 15 minutes. Pierce cake with large fork at ½” intervals.

In a small saucepan, combine milk, sugar and ½ cup of the coconut. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer one minute. Spoon over warm cake, spreading coconut evenly over top. Let cool completely.

Stir ½ cup coconut into the Cool Whip. Spread over cake. Sprinkle cake with remaining coconut. Refrigerate for 6 hours, or overnight for best results. Store any uneaten cake in refrigerator.

[normanvin]

Originally Posted by TNDixieGirl

Taco Soup



1 pound ground chuck, browned and drained
1 small onion, chopped
1 can Rotel tomatoes
1 can light kidney beans
1 can northern beans
1 can shoepeg corn
1 large can crushed tomatoes
1 envelope taco seasoning
1 small bottle taco sauce (hot is best for a li’l kick)

Combine all ingredients in crockpot and simmer on low for at least one hour. Best if simmered 2-3 hours. To serve, line bowl with Fritos, add soup, then sprinkle with shredded cheese.

My wife does this. I talked her into leaving out the tomatoes and just use the salsa. We eat it with corn chips.

Originally Posted by TNDixieGirl

Creamed Dried Beef aka SOS





3 jars dried beef
1 stick butter or margarine
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
4 cups milk

Tear (I cut with scissors) dried beef into small pieces and set aside. In saucepan, melt butter over low heat. After completely melted, add flour and mix in with spoon until no lumps show. Add milk and turn heat to high, stirring constantly until it boils. Turn heat back down to medium, stirring constantly, until desired thickness is achieved. Stir in dried beef. Serve over warm toast.
For large crowds, double recipe.

Haven't had dried beef in years. The thing is I eat it like jerky.

Originally Posted by TNDixieGirl

Corn Casserole





1 pkg Jiffy corn muffin mix
1 can whole kernel corn, drained
1 can creamed style corn
1/2 stick butter, softened
1 egg
1 cup sour cream

Preheat oven to 350. Coat a 2 quart casserole dish with cooking spray. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients and mix well. Pour into casserole dish. Cover and bake 30 minutes. Uncover and bake for 30-35 more minutes, or until the top is golden.

Gotta try this one.

[Lizardman_u]

ok, Dixie.... you can set up an air drop of some of them thar vittles to my place. I'll make sure to mark the house somehow so you know where to drop them.


I think I gained 20 pounds just looking at the photos.

Dave

[mtgianni]

Originally Posted by TNDixieGirl

George Dickel Whiskey Cake



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I believe that is what's referred to in Argentina as "sopa Ingles", English soup.

[wbraswell]

Originally Posted by gunlovingirl

Thanks a lot Dixie! I think I gained 5 lbs just from looking at the pictures!

You just took the words right out of my drooling mouth.

[jgh4445]

uh-uh Dixie..Pie are square...cakes are round!

[TOM BECKWITH]

My wife has made it for (40+) years - called Chocolate YumYum in my neck of the woods - it and Red Velvet are her signature deserts.

[pbslinger]

That's good lookin food. It needs some protection.

[TNDixieGirl]

Are Ya Ready For Some Football???

Buffalo Wings



Purchase a 4 or 5 lb bag of sectioned chicken wings at your local grocer, deep fry at 375 for 10 or 15 minutes (depending on how crispy you like them) then liberally drench in the sauce below. I have found that the "Hot Buffalo" is REALLY hot!! So hot that I didn't enjoy it, and I really like hot food. And the "Buffalo" was too mild. So, I mix the plain "Buffalo" with the "Hot Buffalo" and it comes out perfect.

[reerc]

I LOVE food threads!

Great looking recipes, and great pix too, TNDGirl, congratulations.

If you don't have one yet, you may consider creating a food blog. They're free (blogspot.com, wordpress.com) and fun.

Thanks for sharing.

[TNDixieGirl]

My new Chili recipe. It's a "cheater" recipe because I use the spice packets. But it does seem to give it more flavor.

Ingman, try this one next time you make chili and tell me what you think. My family said this new version was better, in their opinion. I like it better because it doesn't have the chunks of tomatoes in it (but I'm not a big tomato fan).



2 envelopes McCormick Chili Seasoning (one regular, one hot)
2 lbs ground beef
1 lb hot sausage
2 - 14 ½ oz. cans tomato sauce
4 - 16 oz. cans chili beans (two mild, two hot)
1 or 2 handfuls diced onion

In a large dutch oven, brown ground beef and sausage; drain off grease. Combine remaining ingredients with the meats and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low and simmer for an hour or two. The longer it simmers, the more the flavors blend. I let mine simmer for several hours.

And for you Texans that are going to tell me that real chili doesn't have beans, I have to disagree. Without beans, it's simply hamburger soup.

[handejector]

Originally Posted by TNDixieGirl

And for you Texans that are going to tell me that real chili doesn't have beans, I have to disagree. Without beans, it's simply hamburger soup.

Amen, Dixie, or somethin' to put on a hot dawg!

So, when can we expect some samples?

[TNDixieGirl]

You better hit the road now. It should be done simmering in a couple of hours.

[PALADIN85020]

MOVE OVER, JULIA CHILD!!! If you're ever out Arizona way in the future, gal, let me know! I'll pay for the fixin's and you can whump up whatever dishes your heart desires. And I'll diet for a couple of weeks before you come!

[TNDixieGirl]

If you have a good A/C in that AZ heat, it's a deal!

[BarbC]

You are very cruel because all I have here for lunch is a microwavable macaroni & cheese cup.

[oldfella]

Dixie Girl - Please don't do that to me... I hope you live close to Tullahoma, I'd like to adopt you

Pete

[TNDixieGirl]

Do you have any bacon bits around? That would liven up that mac & cheese.

You know, I love mac & cheese, yet I've never tried to make it from scratch. Anybody have a good, easy recipe for it?

oldfella, I'm at the West end of the state. But you can still adopt me!

[AKA-plinkster]

A simple recipe that we really like, especially when served with a good Chili is Cheezy-cornbread

using 2 boxes of jiffy brand corn muffin mix, follow the instructionas on the box for preparation,
instead of adding water, substitute cream style corn

pour 1/2 of the mixed batter into your pan, then lay in a layer of Mozarella, Oaxaca or Queso Quesadilla cheese (any mild white low oil cheese will do)
Pour the remainder of the batter on top of the cheese layer and bake as per box instructions

We are not big bread eaters in my house, but there's never any leftovers when we make this...

(edit) PS I'll try to get my wife's Mac&Cheese recipe for you (it=YUM)lol

[TNDixieGirl]

That sounds like good bread. Will definitely try that tonight with the chili. Thanks!

[BarbC]

Dixie, you make something different every night?

Generally, I make something that will last three nights or so.

Charlie, when living as a bachelor all those years, would make a big dinner on Sunday night, and then have it all week long. For weeks. The same thing. A month of meat loaf. A month of lasagna.

When we got married, I took over the cooking. He's generally easy to please. When he was laid off, he did the cooking. He got on a lasagna kick. After the 6th week, I said, "Let's have something else." He said, "What's the matter? You don't like my lasagna??"

[TNDixieGirl]

I make something different for 2 or 3 nights, then the rest of the week we'll eat up the leftovers from those meals. The chili will last us at 2-3 days, but luckily, my guys love chili. Tonight will be chili with that cheesy cornbread recipe. Tomorrow will most likely be chili dogs or chili nachos. But I'll make something new Thursday and Friday so I don't wear them out on chili dishes. Then we'll just clean out the fridge of leftovers over the weekend.

If they do get tired of it before it's gone, I'll freeze what's left and pull it out again at a later date.

When growing up, my Dad was like your husband. Thats why, to this day, I'm not big on spaghetti. He made it so often, I just got tired of it.

[AKA-plinkster]

Our cooking pattern is the reverse of yours, we cook on week-ends and eat the leftovers in our lunchboxes all week (we both work 2nd shift hours) I have Wednesdays off, so sometimes I'll make something on the grill so she can eat when she gets home.

[Jim Shugart]

I know dat's right. (Even if he had to eat off of the MacD's dollar menu.)

[Jim Shugart]

Holy Moley, Penny. I'll be trying a bunch of those recipes!

These photos are from the orginal Biscuits 'n Gravy thread, which has long since fallen off the end. . .







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[PALADIN85020]

Originally Posted by Jim Shugart

Holy Moley, Penny. I'll be trying a bunch of those recipes!

These photos are from the orginal Biscuits 'n Gravy thread, which has long since fallen off the end. . .

LMAO! I hope your dog enjoyed his dinner!

[raisedin99]

Originally Posted by TNDixieGirl

Cinnamon Crumb Cake





Seriously, this is the best boxed mix I've ever tasted. Tastes very much like my husband's grandmother's recipe she made from scratch.

I was introduced to Krusteaz cinnamon crumb cake a few months ago, I believe I went through 7 or 8 of them in as many weeks... mmm mmm good

[35Rem]

Cooked the Chicken and Dumplins this week. They were really good. I will caution that is takes a while to flatten out 4 cans of biscuits.

Had the Tater Tot Casserole tonight (with ham), It, too, was good, and easy.

[TNDixieGirl]

Thanks for the report. Glad to hear it.

If you don't mind fatter dumplins, you can use a pair of scissors and cut the biscuits into 4 pieces, without flattening them first. When I do it that way, I only use 3 cans of biscuits.

Strawberry Cake

Cake:
1 box white cake mix
1 box strawberry Jello
1/2 cup lukewarm water
3/4 cup vegetable oil
4 eggs
1/2 cup strawberries, pureed

Preheat oven to 350. Grease and flour a 13x9 baking pan.

Mix all ingredients well, for at least two minutes; bake at 350 for 35-40 minutes.

Icing:
1 box powdered sugar
1/2 cup softened butter
Enough pureed strawberries to make the icing spreadable.

Spread over lukewarm cake.

[rock doc]

I gained 10 pounds just looking at this thread!!

[westkybanded]

Breakfast this morning:

Fried deer tenderloin, potato pancakes, eggs, scratch gravy, coffee.

The obligitory Smith and a couple of knives and a grownup beverage.

[neiljrosen]

I made the Corn Casserole tonight and it was terrific.
Thanks for the recipe TNDixieGirl.
njr

[Thicker]

Originally Posted by westkybanded

Breakfast this morning:

Fried deer tenderloin, potato pancakes, eggs, scratch gravy, coffee.

The obligitory Smith and a couple of knives and a grownup beverage.

Now you're talking.......

[ASA335]

First, FANTASTIC recipes! I’ve copied nearly all of them and added them to my recipe list; giving you credit for them of course.

Second (tongue in cheek), though not a Texan myself, I am a chili head and a bit of a purist - West Texas and New Mexico styles.

“And for you Texans that are going to tell me that real chili doesn't have beans, I have to disagree. Without beans, it's simply hamburger soup. ”

I would agree, if you use hambuger, but why would any self respecting chili aficionado use hamburger in chili con carne? It calls for real meat, cubes of real meat. And beans are a side dish. What you do with the beans and the chili in your bowl is up to you.

I've heard rumors of folks using lima beans in their "imitation" chili - yuck!

Peace,

[TNDixieGirl]

Hey plinkster, I made your cheesey cornbread recipe, twice now. It was very good, both times. The first time I made it, I used mozzarella cheese. I don't think I used enough cheese in it though, but it still came out very good.

Here's the second version I made. I followed your recipe, threw in a handful of freshly made bacon bits and the cheese I used was Hot Pepper White American. It was delicious!

[AKA-plinkster]

ok, now that I've wiped up all the drool, I'm gonna have to make some SOON!!