2 or 3 medium blues 2 or 3 medium potatoes 1 stick butter, melted 1 medium onion lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce and mustard Poach the fish until it flakes. Use the poaching water to boil the potatoes and onions. Deskin and debone the fish. Mash potatoes and onions, and add to the fish with lemon juice, [...]
Archive for April, 2009
Nellie Myrtle Pridgen’s Fish Cakes
Posted in Recipes, Seafood, tagged Fishing, Ocracoke, Recipes on April 30, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Chicken Divan Bake
Posted in Main Dishes, Recipes, tagged Casseroles, Ocracoke, Recipes on April 29, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
4 boneless chicken breasts, cooked 1 bunch broccoli, cooked 1 can cream of mushroom 1 cup mayonnaise 1 teaspoon curry powder ½ cup milk 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese ¾ cup French-fried onions Place cubed chicken and broccoli in a 13x9x2 inch baking dish. Combine soup, mayonnaise, curry powder and cheese; pour over chicken. [...]
Coconut Macaroons
Posted in Desserts, Recipes, tagged Desserts, Ocracoke, Recipes on April 28, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
1. Beat until stiff: 1 Egg White 2. Gradually add, mixing thoroughly: 1/2 cup Sugar 1/4 tsp. Salt 1/2 tsp. Almond Extract 3. Fold in: 1/2 cup Shredded Coconut 1 cup Cornflakes 4. Drop heaping teasoonsful, 3 inches apart, on lightly oiled baking sheet. 5. Bake in 300 degree oven (pre-heated) for about 20 minutes [...]
The Cheese Spread
Posted in Appetizers, Recipes, tagged Dips, Ocracoke, Recipes, Spreads on April 27, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
½ pound sharp cheddar 1/3 pound medium cheddar 4 chopped scallions, white and green parts ¼ teaspoon cayenne ¼ teaspoon dry mustard, optional (see note) 4 to 5 tablespoons mayonnaise Strawberry jam or preserves (cheap ones are fine) Buttery crackers, like Townhouse or Ritz Using the small holes on a cheese grater, grate both [...]
Vanilla-Almond Fruit Tart
Posted in Desserts, Recipes, tagged Dessert, Ocracoke, Recipes, Summertime on April 20, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
½ cup Planters Sliced Almonds, toasted, divided 50 Nilla Wafers, finely crushed 6 Tbsp. butter, melted 1 pkg. (3.4 oz) Jell-o Vanilla Flavor Instant Pudding 1 cup cold milk 1 cup thawed Cool Whip whipped topping 1 cup mixed fresh fruit (blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, halved strawberries, sliced kiwi) Reserve 1 Tbsp. nuts. Finely chop [...]
Baked Stuffed Shrimp
Posted in Main Dishes, Recipes, Seafood, tagged Ocracoke, Recipes, Shrimp on April 16, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
24 jumbo shrimp ½ teaspoon salt 1 medium onion minced 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 1 green pepper, chopped ~ I prefer to leave these out. 2 tablespoons flour 6 tablespoons butter, divided 1 cup milk 1 cup fresh crab meat 1 tablespoon sherry wine 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon dry mustard Grated Parmesan cheese Paprika [...]
Easy Southern Banana Pudding
Posted in Desserts, Recipes, tagged Ocracoke, Recipes, Southern, Summer on April 15, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
3 cups cold milk 2 pkg. (4-serving size each) JELL-O Vanilla Flavor Instant Pudding 30 NILLA Wafers 3 medium bananas, sliced 1 tub (8 oz.) COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, thawed POUR milk into large bowl. Add dry pudding mixes. Beat with wire whisk 2 min. or until well blended. Let stand 5 min. ARRANGE half [...]
Apple Blue Cheese Spread with Pecans
Posted in Appetizers, Recipes, tagged Appetizers, Ocracoke, Recipes on April 10, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
8 ounces cream cheese ½ cup sour cream 2 cups finely chopped apples ¼ cup crumbled blue cheese ¼ cup chopped red onions ¼ cup chopped pecans Beat cream cheese spread and sour cream in medium bowl until well blended. Add apples, blue cheese, onions and pecans; mix well. Cover and refrigerate at least [...]
Fried Pickles
Posted in Appetizers, Recipes, tagged Appetizers, Ocracoke, Recipe on April 8, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
1 cup dill pickle chips 4 oz of batter (recipe follows) Batter: 1 ½ cups beer, preferably Abita Turbodog 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 tablespoon granulated garlic 1 tablespoon salt 1 tablespoon sugar Whisk all batter ingredients until well mixed. If batter is too thick, add some water [...]
Fried Chicken Biscuits with “Almost Pickles”
Posted in Appetizers, Main Dishes, Recipes, tagged Biscuits, Ocracoke, Recipes on April 7, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
FOR “ALMOST PICKLES” 1 large cucumber, thinly sliced into 1/8 – inch-thick-slices 1 tablespoon salt 1 teaspoon granulated sugar ¼ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper 2 tablespoons white vinegar FOR CHICKEN 1 large egg 1 cup buttermilk Hot sauce to taste 6 chicken cutlets, about 1 ¼ pounds 1 cup all-purpose flour [...]



