Category Archives: Appetizers

Happy Spring!!

Posted on April 13, 2011 by Lori

I think Spring has finally sprung! The weather has shown 80-degree temperatures one day and near frozen precipitation the next, that’s a sure sign of Spring in the West Virginia mountains, right? Anyway, with the arrival of Spring, many anticipate … Continue reading →

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Woo-wee!! Do you smell that? Spring is here!

Posted on April 1, 2011 by Mikie D.

Ramps grow from South Carolina to Canada, and in many areas they’re considered a spring delicacy or “tonic” West Virginia is known for having ramp festivals and almost every little community has a ramp dinner as a fundraiser. The flavor … Continue reading →

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Ramp Recipes??!!

Posted on April 1, 2011 by Lori

As a request for ramp recipes came in, I found myself challenged. I am not a fan of ramps….at. all. My family eats them, but the ways that they have been prepared have been pretty much limited to fried with … Continue reading →

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More for the Diabetic

Posted on March 1, 2011 by Mikie D.

Creamy Crab Bake * Prep Time: 15 minutes * Total Time: 20 minutes * Serves: 6 Ingredients * 2 tablespoons margarine, canola-based, trans-fat free * 3/4 cups green onion, chopped * 2 tablespoons parsley, fresh, chopped * 1 tablespoons cornstarch … Continue reading →

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Souper Bowl

Posted on February 5, 2011 by Lori

Why not turn this Super Bowl Sunday into a SOUPER Bowl Sunday? I have included a couple great soup recipes that would be good with some cornbread or beer bread as a side. Plus to get you in the spirit of … Continue reading →

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A Favorite Appetizer

Posted on February 2, 2011 by whitegrasscafe

No big news on this blog today…just another recipe that I hope you enjoy! Italian Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms A favorite appetizer for weddings and parties. 12 oz pkg. mushrooms, cleaned and stems removed and saved 4 Tbs. butter Cook the … Continue reading →

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An old standby sandwich or a new dip?

Posted on January 28, 2011 by Mikie D.

As we all prepare for “the” game day here is a new twist on an old standby. It really is as good as its namesake. The classic Bacon, Lettuce and Tomato sandwich turned into a dip! So simple… so good! … Continue reading →

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Are You Ready For Some Football?

Posted on January 24, 2011 by Lori

The venue is ready, the teams are set, the entertainment is lined up, the commercial spots are purchased….now it’s time to put in place the other main attraction of the Super Bowl….the FOOD!! Whether your team has made it or … Continue reading →

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Fried plantains, anyone?

Posted on January 23, 2011 by longslowrise

Perhaps you have wondered about plantains. You’ve probably see them in the produce department looking a lot, but not exactly, like a banana.  They can be mostly yellow or nearly black.  They are edible at all stages, but the blacker the skin … Continue reading →

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