Recipes by B. S. Flowers
Grandmaw’s Tomato Sausage
A classic sausage tomato gravy. Serve it up over rice along with a cabbage vinegar slaw and you have a very satisfying meal. Ingredients 1 pound smoked sausage or fresh sausage 1 large sliced onion salt and pepper to taste 3/4 cup oil (or less) 1 large can tomato sauce ...
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Grandma’s Frosted Molasses Cookies
Great treat for little people and big people alike. This cookie reminds me of the classic old fashioned Rock n Roll Planks. Enjoy with a cup of fresh roasted coffee during the holiday season. Ingredients 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup softened butter 1/2 cup molasses 1/2 cup sour cream 1.5 ...
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Grandma’s Louisiana Fruit Salad
...filling 2 (15.5 oz) cans chunk pineapple, drained 2 (11 oz) cans mandarin oranges, drained 1 package frozen strawberries, thawed or a pint of fresh berries 4 bananas, sliced Directions Step 1 In a large bowl with a cover, mix fruit together. Pour the peach pie filling over the fruit ...
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Sandra’s Party Cheese Ball
...y or gift giving. Ingredients 16 oz cream cheese 2 cups Cracker Barrel or sharp natural cheddar 1 package jalapeño cheese spread 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp lemon juice 1/2 tsp red pepper 3 cups pecans, chopped fine Directions Step 1 All cheeses to reach room temperature. Step 2 ...
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Grandma Julie’s Crab Quiche
...quiche dish is a great delight and so easy to prepare. Makes you feel like a French Chef. Ingredients 2 pie crusts 3 green onion, chopped 1 cup broccoli 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1 cup half and half 3 cups crab meat 8 oz grated Swiss Cheese 4 eggs, beaten salt ...
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Grandma’s Tomato (Mexican) Rice
This is like eating rice and tomato gravy. Ingredients 1 lbs ground meat 1 1/2 cup rice, browned in a little oil 1 onion, chopped fine bacon grease, optional 1 can tomato sauce 2 cups water salt to taste 2 tbsp chili powder 1/2 bell pepper cut in strips Directions ...
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Pe-Paw’s Quick Gumbo
...for you. Ingredients 1 cup Gumbo mix 3 cups rice, cooked and hot chicken, sausage or shrimp 1 tsp seasoned salt 3 bay leaves 1 tsp onion and garlic salt 1 tsp thyme 2 cups chicken broth 1 cup okra, boiled and salted Directions Step 1 Throw all ingredients into ...
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Enice’s Coconut Pecan Pralines
...to make, but don’t tell her Mom-in-law…she thinks MawMaw has slaved all day. These pralines are exceptional. Ingredients 4 cups sugar 1 stick butter - 1/2 cup 1 large can pet milk 2 cups coconut 2 cups pecans 2 tbsp light corn syrup 1 tsp vanilla dash of salt Directions ...
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Rose’s Sweet Dough for Tarts
This is a basic sweet dough for preparing tarts that can be filled with fig preserves, blackberries, bouille, coconut cream, pineapple, or sweet potato. The various recipes for the fillings can be found on our website. Ingredients 3 cups flour 3 tsp baking powder 2 tsp vanilla 1 1/2 cup ...
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Patsy’s Funeral Cake
Ingredients 2 eggs 3 cups sugar 2 cups flour 2 tsp baking soda 1 can crushed pineapple (not drained) 1 (5 oz) can evaporated milk 1 cup pecans, chopped 1 stick margarine Directions Step 1 Mix baking soda in with flour. Then add eggs, 2 cups of sugar, and pineapple. ...
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Becky’s Bread Pudding
...ter 1 (12 oz) can evaporated milk 1 cup sugar 4 eggs (if you want meringue, just the egg whites) 1 tsp vanilla 1/2 bag miniature marshmallows 3/4 loaf of white bread or hard stale French bread Directions Step 1 In a large glass bowl combine sugar, eggs, and vanilla. ...
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Mom’s Crunchy Meringue Frosting
...Ingredients 1 1/2 cups sugar 2 egg whites 5 tbsp water Pinch of tartar powder Directions Step 1 In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, egg whites, tartar powder and water. Step 2 Bring to a boil, stirring constantly until mixture thickens. Add the vanilla and spread over your favorite cake ...
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Jerry’s Jello Mold
...1 large box orange jello 1 (16 oz) bag miniature marshmallows 1 (8 oz) can crushed pineapple 1 (8 oz) package Philadelphia Cream Cheese 1 envelope Dream Whip Topping Mix 1 cup cold water 2 cups hot water Directions Step 1 Dissolve jello in the hot water. Step 2 Add ...
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Meredith’s Oatmeal Cookies
A family favorite! I grew up eating these cookies, as did my children. Now their children will as soon as their first baby teeth come in. Ingredients 2 cups brown sugar 2 cups granulated sugar 2 cups shredded coconut 1 lb Crisco 4 eggs 3 cups Quaker oats 4 cups ...
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Denise’s Dessert
Ingredients Ingredients 1 Devil's Food Cake mix 2 boxes chocolate pudding mix 2 small tubs of cool whip 1 package Oreo cookies Directions Step 1 Make the Devil's Food Cake and the chocolate pudding as directed in their instructions. Step 2 In a 9x12 or 8x8 dish, crumble 1/2 of ...
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