Recipes
Country Kitchen, January 2017
In Alabama, cold weather usually doesn’t set in until January, and although it happens every […]
January 2017 Country Kitchen
In Alabama, cold weather usually doesn’t set in until January, and although it happens every year, it always hits hard. For farmers and others who work outside all year long, a warm, hearty meal on a cold January evening is essential. more
DECEMBER 2016 COUNTRY KITCHEN
Christmas is a natural time to show people love, appreciation or affection through thoughtful gifts. Shopping for close family and friends is standard, but how do you share the Christmas spirit with teachers, coworkers, friends at church and so many others without spending a fortune? The answer for Dale County’s Vicki Morrison is in the kitchen. more
November 2016 Country Kitchen
Holiday meals are often full of nostalgia and tradition, but in the dessert category, holidays can be an excuse to depart from the routine. Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners seem to bring a sense of freedom to try a few new ideas or revisit old recipes, but those recipes don’t have to be overly complicated or time consuming. After all, cooking a turkey and dressing is a huge undertaking. Who’s got time for an intricate cake or huge batches of cookies? more
October 2016 Country Kitchen
Whether served on a crisp fall morning with a hot cup of coffee or as a centerpiece for a church social, the comfort and simple goodness of sweet breads can’t be overlooked. More than 30 delicious sweet breads were on display at the Alabama Farmers Federation’s Heritage Cooking Contest Sept. 1. We’ve featured the three winners in this month’s Country Kitchen and made a digital cookbook with all the state entries to share at AlfaFarmers.org. more
September 2016 Country Kitchen
Valorie Stroud doesn’t have much time for cooking these days — she’s busy raising her 5-year-old daughter, Abigail. That’s why she loves cooking with chicken. “My husband Steve and I are both 42, and we have an active little girl,” Valorie said. “We had the amazing opportunity to adopt Abigail after we struggled with infertility and went through two failed adoptions. She keeps us young, and we stay busy. My priority right now is being a mom, so I love simple recipes.” more
AUGUST 2016 COUNTRY KITCHEN
Alabama-raised catfish is known worldwide for its quality and taste. Whether fried, baked, grilled or featured in gumbos, stews and chowders, catfish is an ingredient that gets people excited to sit down and eat. more
July 2016 Country Kitchen
Canning has traditionally been a way to preserve an abundance of vegetables grown in spring and summer to save for winter months. While that’s still true, canning can be enjoyed by anyone, regardless of their vegetable gardening skills. Making pickles is arguably the best place to start. more
June 2016 Country Kitchen
As food culture in America becomes more sophisticated, pork’s place at the dinner table has been elevated. As evident by the winners of the Alabama Pork Producers’ annual recipe contest, “The Other White Meat” can be dressed up or down and possesses the rare quality of being packed with flavor while simultaneously pairing well with just about anything. more