This gravy recipe applies to all gravy.  It can be beef gravy, chicken gravy or any kind of gravy because the method is the same for turkey gravy and all gravy.  If you are nervous about making gravy, practice before hand with some grease from a chicken or bacon.  The key is to have the grease to make gravy. My husband always said, " The gravy makes the meal!" He always made the gra...

These hash browns contain Canadian Ham, eggs and are so special tasting.  They can be made anytime and are a real treat for the family for supper or breakfast or anytime. Ingredients: 2 pounds russet   potatoes, peeled and shredded [ could use frozen hash browns]2 teaspoons cornstarchSalt and pepper to taste1/2 cup vegetable oil2 egg yolks1 tablespoons fresh lemon juicePinch of caye...

BASIC QUICHEIngredients: 1/2 pound grated Pepper Jack cheese8 beaten eggs1 pound bulk hot sausage [ if prefer, use mild]1 cup milk1 cup BisquickSalt and pepper to tasteDirections: Cook sausage in skillet.  Drain Well.  Add other ingredients and mix well.  Pour into a 2-quart, oblong Pyrex dish and bake at 375 degrees until solid. Cool; cut into squares. Yield: 6-8 servings. BLENDER ...

THIS FLOUR IS SUCH GOOD FLOUR THAT I AM RECOMMENDING IT TO ALL OF YOU.  IT CAN BE FOUND IN MOST GROCERY STORES, BUT YOU MAY HAVE TO SEARCH FOR IT.  IT IS WORTH THE SEARCH. Go to the web site for more recipes and information.  www.midstatemills.com Basic Biscuits Ingredients: 1/4 cup shortening 2 cups Southern Biscuit® Self-Rising Flour* ...

This Apple Bread is a tasty bread to serve with coffee or as a dessert; it can be frozen and kept for special occasions.  It is a pretty bread and can be made for  Christmas gifts with a pretty cellophane and colorful ribbons.  Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans 1 [ 8 ounce] container sour cream 1 cup granulated sugar 2 large eggs 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract 2 c...

This recipe is a great recipe for the holidays.  It is colorful and hearty for company and the family.  It serves 8 or more, and should be served with grits,  and the family's favorite fruit. For brunch, serve with grits, fruit on skewer, and a variety of Danish and cookies.  This is a family favorite, but it is labor intensive, but well worth the time. Ingredients: ...

My friend Mary shared this recipe.  She is a wonderful cook and this recipe is especially good.  Ingredients: 1 quart milk 1/2 cup butter 1 cup grits - preferably stone ground or yellow 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon white pepper 1/3 cup butter 4 ounce grated Gruyere [Gruyère is sweet but slightly salty] cheese 12 cup grated Parmesan cheese Directions: Bring milk to a...

Biscuits used to be a breakfast staple, but today, people do not serve big breakfasts anymore. Busy housewives often do not have time to cooks a big eggs, bacon, sausage, grits, and biscuit breakfast for the family.  Often mornings consist of a bowl of cereal, toast and milk.  That is fine but on the weekends, at least, a family should try to have breakfast togethr as a family.  The...