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12/21/97 - Holiday Snacks and Appetizers
Snacks and appetizers perfect for family get-togethers, office gatherings, and New Year's Eve entertaining.

12/14/97 - Christmas Cookies
Recipes, links, and tips for decorating, baking, freezing, and mailing. Updated 12/02/99.

12/07/97 - Kwanzaa
A review of the cookbook Kwanzaa - An African American Celebration of Culture and Cooking, with several Kwanzaa recipes, from Marilyn Helton.

11/30/97 - Fruitcakes
Recipes and tips for fruitcake making, and links to more than 20 fruitcakes on the Web.

11/23/97 - Thanksgiving Leftovers
Turkey casseroles, sandwiches and more, along with a list of several sites with turkey offerings. Updated 11/99.

11/16/97 - Thanksgiving Dinner
A traditional Southern feast and links to dozens of menus and recipes across the Net.

11/09/97 - Sweet Potatoes
Choice recipes from your Guide, and a list of links to more sweet potato cooking and information sites on the Web. Updated 11/12/99.

11/02/97 - Holiday Desserts
Several dessert recipes for the holiday season and links to some of the best dessert and holiday food offerings on the Web.

10/26/97 - Slow Cooking Southern-Style
Tips and hints, a faq, and several recipes I've developed for the crock pot.

10/19/97 - Pecans
Enjoy pecan recipes, some history, and lots of information on this native American nut.

10/12/97 - Gumbo!
Glorious gumbo recipes, some history, and roux-making tips.

09/28/97 - Red Beans and Rice
Enjoy recipes for Louisiana's traditional red beans and rice and other Southern favorites.

09/21/97 - Home Preserving
Tips, Web links, and recipes for homemade pickles, relishes, and preserves!

09/14/97 - Cooking With Oysters
All about delicious oysters, with a variety of recipes, from appetizers to main dishes.

09/07/97 - Low-Fat & Southern, Too?
Fat-lowering tips, Web links, and nearly dozen recipes to try.

08/31/97 - Breakfast Quick-Takes
Breakfast ideas and recipes for kids and parents on the run along with several tried-and-true tips from other Mining Co. Guides.

08/17/97 - Texas Home Cooking
Special guest Marilyn Helton, editor/publisher of the culinary newsletter Cinnamon Hearts reviews this cookbook and offers a sampling of the recipes.

08/10/97 - Elvis Presley
About Elvis and his Tupelo, Mississippi birthplace along with many of his favorite foods and recipes.

08/03/97 - No Bake Treats
A collection of my favorite frozen and no bake desserts and treats.

07/27/97 - Melon Sculpting
This week Melissa Presley shows us how to make a beautiful and delicious melon basket centerpiece!

07/20/97 - Fried Green Tomatoes
Southerners really DO fry their tomatoes!

07/13/97 - Iced Tea
Some history, links, and a basic recipe for the South's favorite beverage.

07/06/97 - Hamburgers
American history, links, recipes, and cooking tips for one of our all-time favorites!

06/29/97 - Eggplant
This often-overlooked vegetable has been popular in the South since the 1700s!

06/15/97 - Breads!
This week we look at salt rising breads and other early Southern breads and yeasts. Don't miss the two pages of recipes - one just for the bread machine!

06/08/97 - On The Side - Salads
Planning a picnic or going to a pot-luck? You need a salad!

06/01/97 - Guest Chef - Nick Sundberg
Chef Nick tells us what it's like to be Executive Chef at an elegant Kentucky inn, and shares several of The Beaumont Inn's recipes!

05/25/97 - Black-Eyed Peas
All about black-eyed peas, with lots of recipes.

05/18/97 - Vidalia Onions
Georgia's sweet Vidalia onions. Facts, recipes, and where to find them on the Net.

05/11/97 - Southern Cakes II
A pound cake recipe and tips to make your cakes the very best.

05/04/97 - Southern Cakes I
In the mood to bake a cake? Recipes for some of the South's most famous cakes.

04/27/97 - Catfish 'n Hush Puppies
A variety of recipes for catfish and hush puppies.

04/13/97 - Peanuts
The peanut is an important crop in the South. You'll find some history, several recipes, and nutritional information.

03/30/97 - Jambalaya
Perhaps the most versatile dish the South has to offer.

03/23/97 - Fun With Southern Food
Play the Southern Food Wordsearch Game!

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