My grandfathers, uncles, and my Dad were coal miners in the western part of Virginia and southern West Virginia - hard, honest work for minimal pay. The women in our families worked equally as hard in raising children and keeping house - and making the most wonderful meals out of the simplest ingredients! I have learned from my own cooking experience that the best part of preparing something is in sharing it with others who enjoy it, too. That is the purpose behind this blog: not only to preserve our family recipes, but to share them with others who can use and enjoy them as much as we have. Thanks for stopping by! Cris

A Note: I do not condone the use or consumption of beverage alcohol in any form for any reason. Therefore, the recipes posted here on our blog do not contain wine, beer, or liquor in any form.

Monday, March 30, 2015

Ham and Cheese Muffins



















Photo courtesy of Doc Watson


Ingredients:

1 cup of DRY Bisquick, 
(NOTE: any biscuit mix can be used, just check 
        the package to see if it only needs milk or water, 
        that means it has it's leavening agent in the mix.  
        If the mix calls for BUTTERMILK, you will 
        need to add about 1/4 cup of buttermilk 
        for leavening.)

2 to 2 ½ cups of finely chopped ham
4 eggs
1 cup of shredded Cheddar cheese (medium or sharp) 

Directions:
1.  Beat eggs to blend.

2.  Add all the other ingredients and mix just until well moistened.

3.  Lightly spray muffin tins with non-stick spray.

4.  Spoon into muffin tins - 12 large or 24 mini

5.  Bake at 350 degrees for 18 to 20 minutes. 


Recipe shared by Chris Watson


Tuesday, March 24, 2015

End Of Garden Relish

























Photo courtesy of DW Watson


Recipe shared by Aunt Beulah Pizzino

Basic Ingredients: 
1 cup sliced cucumbers
1 cup chopped green peppers
1 cup cabbage
1 cup onions
1 cup carrots sliced
1 cup green tomatoes
1 cup green beans

Directions:

1. Combine all the above vegetables and soak in salt water solution overnight (1 1/2 cup salt and 2 quarts water).

2. Drain salt water solution from vegetables.

3. Cook carrots and beans until tender.  Add remaining vegetables and following spices and cover with water and cook 10 minutes.


2 teas mustard seed
1 teas celery seed
1 tablespoon chopped celery
2 cup of vinegar
2 cup sugar
2 tablespoon of tumeric

Pack in jars and seals.