Butterscotch Pie

1cup brown sugar
1 cup boiling water
2 tbs. flour
2 eggs
2 tbs. butter

Boil water and butter together. Beat eggs, add flour and sugar, dissolve in a small amount of cold water. Pour this mixture into hot water. Cook until thickened. Pour into a baked pie shell.

This recipe is from one of my favorite Amish cookbooks... How can you go wrong, if you are cooking like the Amish. Enjoy!!!!

Recipe Contest

Enter your favorite recipe in a contest to win a bread and jam basket at www.asoutherncook.blogspot.com...to win you must join the site and then send your entry to me through facebook email or comments below. Recipes must be in by Friday August 19, 2011 at 5:00pm. The winner will be selected on Monday and will be posted only on the blog...You may only enter 1 recipe so make it your best.

Easy Chicken Alfredo

3 chicken breast
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 can cream of potato soup
1/4 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 box bowtie pasta

Boil chicken breast and shred into a 9x13 baking dish. In the water used to boil chicken boil pasta until tender and drain. Mix pasta in with the shredded chicken. Add in all other ingredients except the cheddar cheese and mix well. Sprinkle cheddar cheese on top. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 20 minutes.

This is  quick and easy fill'em up kinda meal.

Bread and Jam

Nothing says comfort like a slice of homemade hot bread, slathered with sweet cream butter and homemade jam. My kitchen has been very busy the past few days. I have been jam making, jelly making, bread making, and cake making. If you need a great gift or just want to treat your self, please consider one of these sweet treats.

Pounds Cakes- Cream Cheese, Sour Cream, Butter, Chocolate- Bundt size $25.00 or Loaf size $10.00
Nut Cake-  Bundt size $30.00
3 Layer Red Velvet Cake- $35.00
3 Layer Carrot Cake- $35.00
3 Layer Chocolate Cake- $35.00
White, Wheat, or Honey Wheat Bread- $6.50
Jams and Jellys- Pint size- $6.00  Half Pint- 4.50   Peach Jam, Pear Jam, Spiced Pear Jam, Grape Jelly , Pepper Jelly
Praline Syrup- Half Pint- $6.00

Get your jams and jelly while supplies last. Cakes, Breads, and Praline Syrup is available by special order only.  Gift Baskets available upon request. Coming Soon...Pies, Cinnamon Raisin Bread, Pumpkin Bread, Sour Dough Bread.

Julie's Boutique

 Julie's Boutique is a fun and whimsical little boutique. You will find personalized tumblers, plates, cake holders, wall art, baby wipe cases, jars, car decals, backpacks, wall art,  and so much more. If you are looking for a special gift then look no further. Browse Julie's Boutique on facebook and take a moment to become her friend....she can also help you put together special gift baskets for that special person that is hard to impress.

Quick Salad Dill Pickles

7 Cucumbers
Water
White Vinegar
1 tsp Dry Dill Weed

In a large bowl slice cucumber. Mix together equal parts water and vinegar. Pour mixture over sliced cucumber and let it rest in vinegar bath for 15 minutes. Add dill weed. Put in a glass container and refrigerate. They are ready to eat, but are better if you let them sit. These pickles are great for salads.

Salmon Patties

1 can salmon
1cup chopped onion
1/2 cup flour
1egg
salt and pepper to taste
1 1/2 cup oil

Drain and debone salmon. Mix together all ingredients, except the oil. In a large skillet heat oil on medium heat. Roll salmon mixture into small patties and place in hot oil. Fry until golden brown on both sides. Serve with grits.