Recipes
MAY 2018 COUNTRY KITCHEN
In Alabama, strawberries are in season from late March to early June. This time of year, roadside stands and farmers markets are brimming with the bright red fruit, festivals centered around strawberries can be found all over the state, and fresh strawberry desserts are abundant. more
MARCH 2018 COUNTRY KITCHEN
Boiled peanuts, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, cocktail nuts and desserts are what most Americans think of when considering peanuts. But because this humble legume can be used in both sweet and savory flavor profiles, there’s no limit to its use in all kinds of dishes. more
FEBRUARY 2018 COUNTRY KITCHEN
Eggs are perhaps the most versatile food on the planet. They’re eaten on their own —boiled, fried, scrambled or poached, and they’re an integral ingredient in just about every cake or cookie. Breakfast almost wouldn’t be possible without eggs, but they’re a key ingredient in lots of foods we enjoy. more
JANUARY 2018 COUNTRY KITCHEN
In Alabama, cold weather often doesn’t set in until after Christmas. Alabama cooks always need a few good recipes for soups and stews on hand in January. more
NOVEMBER 2017 COUNTRY KITCHEN
Just in time for football tailgates and the holiday season, ladies from 28 counties whipped up “udderly” delightful cheeseballs during the Alabama Farmers Federation’s 42nd annual Heritage Cooking Contest in Montgomery Sept. 7. more
OCTOBER 2017 COUNTRY KITCHEN
Alabama-grown apples? Believe it or not, it can be done. Alabama’s climate isn’t ideal for growing apples, which require cooler temperatures and lower humidity than the southern state generally provides. But in Alabama’s northern counties where elevation is higher, farmers make it work. Apples are used in all kinds of dishes, from desserts to soups to salads. more
AUGUST 2017 COUNTRY KITCHEN
When people think catfish, most think fried. It is delicious, after all. But catfish is incredibly versatile and a healthy part of a balanced diet. “I like to blacken it or cook it in a skillet with some seasoning,” said Catfish Farmers of America President Townsend Kyser of Greensboro. “It’s a white flaky fish that goes well with just about any spice. The current recommendation is to eat fish twice a week, and catfish definitely fits into that.” more
SEPTEMBER 2017 COUNTRY KITCHEN
When cooking with pork, the possibilities are endless. Chops, tenderloin, roast, ribs, bacon, ham, sausage, shoulder — and those are only a few of the widely available, affordable cuts. Pork can be cooked quickly and easily on the grill, in the oven, in a slow cooker and on the stove. And praise for pork doesn’t stop at versatility, affordability and taste. more