Showing posts with label Soul Food. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Soul Food. Show all posts

Friday, April 20, 2007

Fried Green Tomatoes

1 cup flour
1/2 cup corn meal
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon curry powder
2 or 3 eggs (beaten)
3 medium green tomatoes, cut into 1/4 inch slices

Mix dry ingredients. Dip tomato slices in beaten eggs then to dry ingredients; coat very well. Heat oil in large skillet on medium heat. Add tomato slices a few at a time; brown lightly on both sides. Drain on paper towels and serve hot.

Southern Food...a recipe to try with more coming later

Honeyed Collard Greens

2 1/2 lbs collard greens, tough stems discarded, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup chicken broth
3 tbs vinegar, preferably cider
2tbs honey
3/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1 tsp drippings
1 red onion, thinly sliced
1 medium jalapeno, seeded and chopped
1 clove of garlic, minced


Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add greens; cook until tender and deep green in color. Drain; rinse with cold water until cool, which should take about 30 seconds. Firmly squeeze dry. In a bowl combine broth, vineger, honey, salt and pepper. Set aside...
In a large skillet heat bacon drippings over medium heat. Add onion, jalapeno and garlic. Cook until onion softens slightly, 2-3 minutes. Add greens; cook until heated through. Add reserved broth mixture; cook until reduced slightly.