Index

A

Abreo, Jo Ann, 244
Acorn squash
      Acorn Squash, 164
      Cinnamon Acorn Squash Rings, 174
Alexander, Georgianna, 149
Allen, Jeanette, 90, 148, 327
Allgood, Liz, 320
Almonds
      Almond and Orange Salad, 100
      Almond Chicken Casserole, 232
Appetizers. See also Dips; Spreads
      Asparagus Sandwiches, 38
      Bacon-Chestnut Appetizers, 38
      Bacon Roll-Ups, 39
      Bacon-Tomato Cocktail Rounds, 39
      Cheese Ball, 39
      Cheese Cookies, 40
      Cheese Mold, 40–41
      Chicken Bites with Sweet-Hot Tomato
            Chutney, 41
      Chocolate Chip Cheese Ball, 41
      Cream Cheese and Pineapple Finger
            Sandwiches, 42
      Cream Puffs, 43
      Cucumber Party Sandwiches, 43

Double Oink Roll-Ups, 44
Famous Tomato Sandwiches, 44–45
Fruit Cheese Ball, 45
Glorified Grapes, 46–47
Granny Smith Apples with Caramel
     Fondue, 47
Ham and Cheese Tarts, 47
Jalapeño and Pimiento Squares, 49
Jezebel Sauce and Cream Cheese, 50
Killer Sausage Balls, 50
Lemon Tea Sandwiches, 51
Olive Spread Tea Sandwiches, 51
Salmon Ball, 52
Sausage Balls in Cheese Pastry, 53
Shrimp Mold, 54
Shrimp Wrapped in Bacon, 54
Spiced Olives, 54
Spinach Balls, 55
Spinach Roll-Ups, 55
Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes, 56–57
Sugared Nuts, 57
Sweet and Sour Meatballs, 57
Tea Sandwiches, 58
Tomato Chutney, 127
Tuna Salad Mini Sandwiches, 58
Zucchini-Parmesan Appetizer Bread, 150

Apples
      Apple Brown Betty, 347
      Apple Butter, 80
      Apple Chutney, 124
      Apple Cole Slaw, 101
      Apple Dumplings, 347
      Apple Fritters, 348
      Apple-Mint Jelly, 80
      Apple Muffins, 153
      Apple Pie, 325
      Apple Walnut Cake, 274
      Baked Apples, 165
      Cheese Apples, 174
      Chunky Cranberry Applesauce, 132
      Crunchy Apple Salad, 106
      Dried Apple & Egg Custard Pie, 330
      Fresh Apple Cake, 287
      Granny Smith Apples with Caramel Fondue, 47
      Hot Apple Crisp, 352
      Hot Curried Fruit, 191
      “Not Apple Salad!”, 118
      Oven Apple Butter, 84
      Stewed Apples, 202
      Waldorf Salad, 121
Apricots
      Apricot Baked Chicken, 233
Artichoke hearts
      Hot Artichoke Dip, 48
      Hot Spinach Artichoke Dip, 49
Asparagus
      Asparagus Casserole, 164
      Asparagus Chicken Casserole, 233
      Asparagus Sandwiches, 38
      Asparagus Vegetable Casserole, 164–165
      Asparagus with Ham, 221
      Jill’s Asparagus, 191

B

BaBa (Billie Van Dyke’s grandmother), 21
Bacon
      Bacon, Lettuce, and Tomato Dip, 38
      Bacon-Chestnut Appetizers, 38
      Bacon Roll-Ups, 39

       Bacon-Tomato Cocktail Rounds, 39
       Double Oink Roll-Ups, 44
       Fried Red Tomatoes and Creamed Gravy, 184–185
       Shrimp Wrapped in Bacon, 54
       Sophia’s Green Beans in Blankets, 200
Bailey, Bobbi, 275
Baines, Nellie, 214
Baker, Charles, 21, 23
Baker, Dennis, 21, 22–23
Baker, Dorothy “Dot”, 21, 22–23
Baker, Herman “Pop”, 21
Baker, Jimmy, 21
Baker, Liz, 23
Baker, Nita Jean, 21
Baking dish sizes, 373–374
Bananas
       Alabama “Blue Ribbon” Banana Pudding, 342
       Banana Bars, 262–263
       Banana Boats, 358
       Banana-Nut Bread, 140
       Banana Pudding, 342
       Banana Split Cake, 274–275
       Best Banana Pie, The, 326
       Blueberry-Banana-Pecan-Nut Cake, 277
       Double Strawberry-Banana Shake, 359
       Spiced Mixed Fruit, 201
Bar cookies
       Banana Bars, 262–263
       Blue Willow Squares, 263
       Chewies, 264–265
       Chocolate Scotcheroos, 265
       Cream Cheese Peanut Bars, 265
       Deluxe Chocolate Marshmallow Bars, 267
       Easy Lemon Squares, 267
       Fudge Cuts, 268–269
       Lemon Squares, 270–271
       Pineapple Squares, 271
Beans. See also Green beans
       Baked Beans, 166
       Garbanzo Bean Soup (Chickpeas), 92
       Governor Mark Sanford’s Favorite Butter Bean
            Casserole, 186–187
       Morgan & Seth’s Wacky Beans, 194–195

       Pinto Beans, 196
       quantities for large groups, 365
Beaseley, Vivian, 41, 115, 143
Beef
       Baked Beans, 166
       Beef Hash, 212
       Beef Stroganoff, 212
       Betty Whitman’s Hamburger Casserole, 212–213
       Bob’s Blue Ribbon Favorite, “Rileyhouse Beef Stew”, 213
       Brunswick Stew, 90
       Chipped Beef with White Gravy, 213
       cooking guide, 371–372
       Country Fried Steak, 214
       Dried Beef Dip, 44
       Easy Oven Stew, 214
       Ground Chuck Casserole, 215
       Hamburger Stroganoff, 215
       Hawkins Swiss Steak, 216
       Hot Beef Dip, 48
       Lasagna, 216–217
       Liver and Onions, 217
       Louis’ Dad’s North Carolina Brunswick Stew, 94
       Meatloaf, 218
       Morgan & Seth’s Wacky Beans, 194–195
       Picadillo with Capers, 52
       Pot Roast, 220
       President Ronald Reagan’s Favorite Beef Stew, 219
       quantities for large groups, 365
       Roast Beef, 219
       Steak Rolls with Sour Cream Sauce, 220–221
       Sweet and Sour Meatballs, 57
       Swiss Steak, 221
Beets
       Harvard Beets, 189
Bertha Upshaw Club House, 19, 26
Beverages, cold and frozen. See also Punches
       Bellini, 62
       Cherry Jubilee Splash, 62
       Chocolate Iced Coffee, 63
       Classic Cola Float, 63
       Coffee-House Slush, 63
       Double Strawberry-Banana Shake, 359

       labels for, 61
       Low-Fat Cappuccino Cooler, 65
       Magnolia Blossoms, 65
       Mimosa, 66
       Mint Julep, 66
       Poppa’s Eggnog, 66–67
       quantities for large groups, 364
       Scuppernong Juice, 85
       Strawberry Lemonade, 69
       Swamp Breeze, 67
       Sweet Southern Tea, 68
       Syllabub, 75
       Three-Fruit Yogurt Shake, 68
Bevan, Diane, 157
Beverages, hot
       Cherry Cordial Hot Chocolate, 62
       Holiday or Spiced Tea, 64
       Hot Chocolate, 64
       quantities for large groups, 364
       spiced tea or cider, 72
       Winter Wassail, 77
Billie’s at the American Legion, 25–26, 27, 29
Billie’s Classic Country Dining, 23–25
Billie’s Family Restaurant, 25
Biscuits
       Angel Biscuits, 150–151
       Blue Willow Buttermilk Biscuits, 151
       Buttery Biscuit Rolls, 156
       Cheesy Drop Biscuits, 151
       Sweet Potato Biscuits, 152
Bish, Teresa, 291
Blackberries
       Blackberry Cobbler, 345
       Old-Fashioned Blackberry Roll, 348
Black-eyed peas
       Black-Eyed Peas, 167
       Hoppin’ John, 190–191
       North Georgia Caviar, 117
Blueberries
       Blueberry-Banana-Pecan-Nut Cake, 277
       Blueberry Cobbler, 345
       Blueberry Dessert, 349
       Blueberry Jam, 81

       Blueberry Muffins, 156
       Blueberry Salad, 102
       Blueberry Sauce, 130
       Blueberry Topping, 355
       Bridge-Luncheon Frozen Fruit Salad, 103
       Fresh Fruit and Cheese in Pineapple Wedges, 110–111
       Old South Berry Blue Pie, 338–339
Blue-plate special, 17
Blue Willow china, 16–17, 20
Blue Willow Inn Restaurant, The
       atmosphere of, 20
       awards earned by, 31
       banquet facilities, 20
       buffet service at, 20
       china collection, 20
       Dining in Historic Georgia (Godbey), 30
       early history of building, 17–19
       food philosophy, 16
       Lewis Grizzard appreciation of, 30–31
       location of, 17–18
       media interest in, 30–32
       menu examples, 32–36
       opening of, 19, 29
       popularity of, 20, 31–32
Bowyer, Shirley Smith, 66, 135, 165, 175
Breads and rolls. See also Biscuits; Corn breads; Muffins
       Banana-Nut Bread, 140
       Beignets, 158
       Bran Raisin Bread, 140
       Buttery Biscuit Rolls, 156
       Cinnamon Breakfast Rolls, 156–157
       Gift of the Magi Bread, 142–143
       Gingerbread, 143
       Gramma’s Rolls, 157
       Grandma’s Strawberry Nut Loaf, 144
       Granny Julia’s Sausage Bread, 144–145
       Green Tomato Bread, 145
       Hot Cross Buns, 160
       Journey Cakes, 155
       Knee Caps, 155
       Sally Lunn Bread, 146–147
       Skillet Corn Bread, 147

       Sourdough Bread, 148
       Sweet Potato Bread, 150
       Yeast Rolls, 161
       Zucchini-Parmesan Appetizer Bread, 150
Breakfast dishes
       Beignets, 158
       Christmas Breakfast Casserole, 223
       Cinnamon Breakfast Rolls, 156–157
       Company Breakfast Strata, 224
       Eggs Golden, 182
       French Toast, 161
       Knee Caps, 155
       Pancakes, 159
       Sausage and Egg Casserole, 230
       Waffles, 162
Broccoli
       Broccoli Casserole, 170
       Broccoli Salad, 103
       Chicken Divine, 236–237
       Ham & Broccoli Noodle Casserole, 227
       Marinated Vegetable Salad, 112
       Vegetable Pilaf, 207
Brownies
       Aunt France’s Brownie Recipe, 262
       Babe’s Brownie Stuff, 262
       Brownie Trifle, 349
       Buttermilk Brownies, 264
       Crème de Menthe Squares, 266
       Grandmother Alice’s Brownies, 269
       Louis’ Brownies, 271
       Triple-Layer Brownies, 272–273
Butler, Deborah, 289
Butler, June, 333
Butler, Rhett, 18

C

Cabbage
      Cabbage Casserole, 172
      Cabbage Relish, 125
      Chow-Chow, 125
      Cole Slaw, 105
      Cooked Cabbage, 175
      Fried Cabbage, 183

       Red Cabbage and Cranberry Relish, 127
Cakes
       Amy’s Orange Pineapple Layer Cake, 273
       Apple Walnut Cake, 274
       Banana Split Cake, 274–275
       Birthday Cake, 275
       Bishop’s Cake, 277
       Blueberry-Banana-Pecan-Nut Cake, 277
       Brown Sugar Pound Cake, 278
       Burnt Sugar Cake, 276
       Cameo Cake with White Chocolate Frosting, 278–279
       Caramel Cake, 280
       Celestial Snow Cake, 279
       Chocolate Cherry Cake, 281
       Chocolate Pound Cake, 282–283
       Coca-Cola Cake with Broiled Peanut Butter
            Frosting, 283
       Country Lane Cake, 284
       Dirt Cake, 286, 359
       Dutch Chocolate Cake, 285
       Eight-Layer Butter Cake, 286
       Feud Cake, 287
       Fresh Apple Cake, 287
       Fresh Coconut Cake from Scratch, 288
       Frosted Creams, 268
       Fruit Cake, 290
       Grasshoppers, 270
       Green Velvet Cake, 289
       Hershey’s Syrup Cake, 291
       Hummingbird Cake, 290–291
       Ice Cream Cake, 292
       Italian Cream Cake, 292–293
       Lane Cake, 294
       Lemon Meringue Cake, 295
       Nell’s Carrot Cake, 282
       Nell’s Peanut Butter Cake, 297
       1-2-3-4 Cake, 293
       Orange-Coconut Cake, 298
       Peanut Butter Cake, 298–299
       Peppermint Angel Food Cake, 300
       Peppermint Chiffon Cake, 299
       Petra’s “Not Just Right” Pound Cake, 301

       Pineapple Nut Cake, 302
       Pineapple Upside-Down Cake, 302–303
       Prune Spice Cake, 303
       Punch Bowl Cake, 304
       quantities for large groups, 365
       Red Velvet Cake, 304–305
       Rum Cake, 305
       7-Up Cake, 306
       Southern Delight Butter Pecan Cake, 306–307
       Strawberry Cake, 307
       Texas Sheet Cake, 308–309
       Watermelon Cake, 309
Candies
       Buttermilk Pralines, 310
       Cranberry-Pear Fruit Jellies, 310–311
       Cream Cheese Mints, 311
       Divinity, 312
       Donna’s Fudge, 312
       Garbage Bag Candy, 360
       Mamie Eisenhower’s Million-Dollar Fudge, 312–313
       Merry Cherry Fudge, 313
       Mints, 313
       Peanut Brittle, 314
       Peppermint Brickle, 314
       Pralines, 314–315
       Rocky Road, 315
       Strawberry Candies, 315
       temperature stages and tests, 374
       temperature stages by type, 375
       Yummy Candy, 362
Canning and pickling fruits and vegetables, 88
Can size chart, 367
Carrots
       Carrot Casserole, 173
       Carrot-Raisin Salad, 104
       Carrots au Gratin, 172
       Carrots Vichy, 174
       Glazed Carrots, 186
       Nell’s Carrot Cake, 282
       quantities for large groups, 365
Cartwright, Louise, 339
Casseroles
       Almond Chicken Casserole, 232

Asparagus Chicken Casserole, 233
Baked Pineapple Casserole, 168
Betty Whitman’s Hamburger Casserole, 212–213
Blue Willow Chicken Casserole, 234
Blue Willow Corn Pudding, 169
Broccoli Casserole, 170
Cabbage Casserole, 172
Carrot Casserole, 173
Carrots au Gratin, 172
Casserole of Chops, 222–223
Cauliflower-Cheese Casserole, 173
Cheese Apples, 174
Cheese Casserole, 175
Cheesy Ham Potato Casserole, 223
Chicken and Dressing Casserole, 236
Chicken and Rice, 234
Chicken and Rice Casserole, 235
Chicken Casserole, 235
Chicken Divine, 236–237
Chicken Macaroni, 237
Chicken Noodle Delight, 238
Chicken Pecan Pasta, 238–239
Chicken Pot Pie, 240
Chicken Spectacular, 241
Chicken Tetrazzini, 240–241
Christmas Breakfast Casserole, 223
Company Breakfast Strata, 224
Corn Casserole, 176
Corn Pudding, 177
Crab Casserole, 249
Crabmeat Casserole, 250
Eggplant Casserole, 181
Governor Mark Sanford’s Favorite Butter Bean
     Casserole, 186–187
Green Bean and Corn Casserole, 187
Green Bean Casserole, 188
Green Pea Casserole, 188
Grits Casserole, 189
Ground Chuck Casserole, 215
Ham & Broccoli Noodle Casserole, 227
Lee’s Baked Garlic Cheese Grits, 192

       Lynn’s Sausage Casserole, 218
       Macaroni and Cheese and Corn Bake, 192
       Martha Washington’s Turkey Potpie, 242–243
       Mom’s Sweet Potato Casserole, 194
       Poppy Seed Chicken, 244
       Potatoes au Gratin, 196
       Potato Soufflé, 196–197
       Sausage and Egg Casserole, 230
       Sausage Casserole, 231
       Savannah Red Rice, 198
       Savannah Shrimp and Rice, 252
       Scalloped Potatoes, 198
       Seafood au Gratin, 254
       Sherried Fruit, 198–199
       Shrimp & Wild Rice Casserole, 254–255
       Sophia’s Squash Casserole, 200
       Squash Casserole, 201
       Tomato-Corn Casserole, 205
       Tuna Casserole, 255
       Vegetable Casserole, 207
       Vidalia Onion Casserole, 208
       Vidalia Onion Shortcake, 209
Cast iron, seasoning, 147
Catholic Church ban on tomatoes, 15
Cauliflower
       Cauliflower-Cheese Casserole, 173
       Marinated Vegetable Salad, 112
Chadwick, Evelyn, 344
Cheese
       Baked Corn Chex and Cheese, 167
       Blender Soufflé, 168
       Blue Willow Inn’s Mac & Cheese, 169
       Cauliflower-Cheese Casserole, 173
       Cheese Apples, 174
       Cheese Ball, 39
       Cheese Casserole, 175
       Cheese Cookies, 40
       Cheese Mold, 40–41
       Cheese Sauces, 131
       Cheese Spread, 85
       Cheesy Drop Biscuits, 151
       Cheesy Ham Potato Casserole, 223

       Chocolate Chip Cheese Ball, 41
       Chutney-Onion Cheese Spread, 86
       Fresh Fruit and Cheese in Pineapple Wedges, 110–111
       Fruit Cheese Ball, 45
       Ham and Cheese Pie, 226
       Ham and Cheese Tarts, 47
       Lee’s Baked Garlic Cheese Grits, 192
       Macaroni and Cheese and Corn Bake, 192
       quantities for large groups, 366
       Slow-Cooker Macaroni and Cheese, 199
       Zucchini-Parmesan Appetizer Bread, 150
Cheesecakes
       Cheesecake, 280–281
       Cherry Cheese Pie, 326–327
       Mascarpone Cheesecake, 296
Cherries
       Cherry Cheese Pie, 326–327
       Cherry Cobbler, 346
       Cherry Cordial Hot Chocolate, 62
       Cherry Dessert, 350
       Cherry Fluff, 358
       Cherry Jubilee Splash, 62
       Chocolate Cherry Cake, 281
       Frozen Bing Cherry Salad, 102
       Merry Cherry Fudge, 313
       Roast Pork with Spiced Cherry Sauce, 229
Chicken
       Almond Chicken Casserole, 232
       Ann Lowe’s Chicken Stew, 90
       Apricot Baked Chicken, 233
       Asparagus Chicken Casserole, 233
       Baked Chicken, 233
       Blue Willow Chicken Casserole, 234
       Chicken and Dressing Casserole, 236
       Chicken and Dumplings, 90–91
       Chicken and Rice, 234
       Chicken and Rice Casserole, 235
       Chicken Bites with Sweet-Hot Tomato Chutney, 41
       Chicken Casserole, 235
       Chicken Divine, 236–237
       Chicken Fry-Bake, 237

       Chicken Macaroni, 237
       Chicken Noodle Delight, 238
       Chicken Pecan Pasta, 238–239
       Chicken Pie with Sweet Potato Crust, 239
       Chicken Pot Pie, 240
       Chicken Salad, 104
       Chicken Spectacular, 241
       Chicken Tetrazzini, 240–241
       Company Chicken Salad, 106
       cooking guide, 372
       Dried Fruit Pilaf, 180
       Elegant Chicken Salad, 108
       Fried Chicken Livers, 242
       Grilled Lemon Pepper Chicken, 242
       Hot Chicken Salad, 111
       Louis’ Dad’s North Carolina Brunswick Stew, 94
       Mama’s Fried Chicken, 244
       Orange-Pecan Glazed Chicken and Wild Rice, 245
       Oven-Fried Chicken, 244–245
       Pecan-Encrusted Chicken, 246
       Poppy Seed Chicken, 244
       quantities for large groups, 365
       Southern Fried Chicken, 247
       Stuffed Chicken Breast, 247
Chlapowski, Ann, 272
Chocolate
       Aunt France’s Brownie Recipe, 262
       Buttermilk Brownies, 264
       Cameo Cake with White Chocolate Frosting, 278–279
       Chocolate Cherry Cake, 281
       Chocolate Chess Pie, 327
       Chocolate Chip Cheese Ball, 41
       Chocolate Chip Cookies, 317
       Chocolate Delight, 350
       Chocolate Iced Coffee, 63
       Chocolate Lovers’ Easy Pie, 328
       Chocolate Macaroons, 317
       Chocolate Meringue Pie, 328
       Chocolate Mousse, 350–351
       Chocolate Pound Cake, 282–283
       Chocolate Pudding, 344

      Chocolate Scotcheroos, 265
      Crème de Menthe Squares, 266
      Death by Chocolate, 284–285
      Deluxe Chocolate Marshmallow Bars, 267
      Donna’s Fudge, 312
      Dutch Chocolate Cake, 285
      Eight-Layer Butter Cake, 286
      French Silk Chocolate Pie, 331
      Fudge Cuts, 268–269
      Grandmother Alice’s Brownies, 269
      Grasshoppers, 270
      Hershey’s Syrup Cake, 291
      Louis’ Brownies, 271
      Mamie Eisenhower’s Million-Dollar Fudge, 312–313
      Merry Cherry Fudge, 313
      Mississippi Mud Pie, 338
      Pea-Choc, 361
      Rocky Road, 315
      S’mores, 361
      Snow-Capped Chocolate Pie, 341
      Texas Sheet Cake, 308–309
      Triple Chocolate Clusters, 272
      Triple-Layer Brownies, 272–273
      White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies, 322
Chowders. See Soups, stews, and chowders
Christmas dinner menu, 35–36
Chutney. See Relishes
Clack, Jimmy, 114, 213
Clams
      Quick-and-Easy Clam Chowder, 97
Coconut
      Chocolate Macaroons, 317
      Coconut Cream Pie, 329
      Coconut Pie, 330
      Fresh Coconut Cake from Scratch, 288
      Orange-Coconut Cake, 298
Cookies
      Banbury Tarts, 316
      Chewy Oatmeal Cookies, 316–317
      Chocolate Chip Cookies, 317
      Chocolate Macaroons, 317
      Date Balls, 266

      Granny’s Sugar Cookies, 320
      Meringue Cookies, 318
      Noel Crisps, 318
      Oatmeal Cookies, 318–319
      Old-Fashioned Tea Cakes, 321
      Peanut Butter Balls, 361
      Rolled-Out Cookies, 319
      Sugar Cookies, 320–321
      Tea Cakes, 322
      Triple Chocolate Clusters, 272
      White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies, 322
Corasaniti, Amy, 273
Corn
      Baked Corn Chex and Cheese, 167
      Blue Willow Corn Pudding, 169
      Corn, 176
      Corn Casserole, 176
      Corn Chowder, 91
      Corn Pudding, 177
      Corn Salsa, 126
      Creamed Corn, 178
      Fried Corn, 183
      Green Bean and Corn Casserole, 187
      importance of in Southern cooking, 14–15
      Macaroni and Cheese and Corn Bake, 192
      Tomato-Corn Casserole, 205
      Vegetable Casserole, 207
Corn breads
      Cheddar Corn Bread, 142
      Corn Bread Dressing, 177
      Corn Bread or Corn Muffins, 154
      Corn Bread Salad, 105
      Crackling Bread, 142
      Red and Green Confetti Corn Bread, 146
Cornmeal
      Hushpuppies, 145
      importance of in Southern cooking, 15
      Southern Spoon Bread, 149
      Spoon Bread, 149
Crabmeat
      Crab Cakes, 249
      Crab Casserole, 249
      Crab Chowder, 92

       Crab Dip, 42
       Crabmeat Casserole, 250
       Maryland Vegetable Crab Soup, 95
       Mildred’s Imperial Crab, 250–251
       Pine-Bark Stew, 251
       Seafood au Gratin, 254
       Seafood Gumbo, 253
       She-Crab Soup, 97
Cranberries
       Baked Cranberry Sauce, 130
       Cabernet Cranberries, 131
       Chunky Cranberry Applesauce, 132
       Cranberry-Ambrosia Cream Cheese Spread, 86
       Cranberry Nut Topping, 355
       Cranberry-Orange Relish, 126
       Cranberry-Pear Fruit Jellies, 310–311
       Red Cabbage and Cranberry Relish, 127
Cucumbers
       Bread and Butter Pickles, 124
       Cucumber Party Sandwiches, 43
       Marinated Vegetable Salad, 112

D

Dally, Becky, 48
Dalton, Lois, 103, 233, 266
Davis, Lynda, 323
DeMoss, Sophia, 182
Desserts. See also Bar cookies; Brownies; Cakes; Cookies;
            Frozen desserts and salads; Pies; Puddings
      Ambrosia, 100–101
      Apple Brown Betty, 347
      Apple Dumplings, 347
      Apple Fritters, 348
      Blackberry Cobbler, 345
      Blueberry Cobbler, 345
      Blueberry Dessert, 349
      Blueberry Salad, 102
      Brownie Trifle, 349
      Cheesecake, 280–281
      Cherry Cobbler, 346
      Cherry Dessert, 350
      Chocolate Delight, 350
      Chocolate Mousse, 350–351

       CrèmeBrulée, 351
       Crêpes, 158–159
       Death by Chocolate, 284–285
       Eggnog Mousse, 351
       Floating Islands, 352
       Frozen Lemon Squares, 268
       Gingerbread, 143
       Hot Apple Crisp, 352
       Lemon Lush, 352–353
       Lemon Sponge Custard, 353
       Mascarpone Cheesecake, 296
       Old-Fashioned Blackberry Roll, 348
       Peach Cobbler, 346
       quantities for large groups, 365
       Sherry Soup, 98
       Stewed Apples, 202
       Strawberry Delight, 354
       Strawberry Pretzel Delight, 272
       Strawberry Shortcake, 308
Dina, Joyce, 42, 58, 98, 140, 167, 173
Dining in Historic Georgia (Godbey), 30
Dinner, 14
Dips. See also Fruit dips
       Bacon, Lettuce, and Tomato Dip, 38
       Crab Dip, 42
       Dried Beef Dip, 44
       Flamingo Floyd’s Spinach Dip, 45
       Hot Artichoke Dip, 48
       Hot Beef Dip, 48
       Hot Shrimp Dip, 48–49
       Hot Spinach Artichoke Dip, 49
       Marshmallow Fruit Dip, 46
       Oyster Dip, 51
       Picadillo with Capers, 52
       Shrimp Dip, 53
       Spinach Dip, 55
       Virginia’s Vidalia Onion Dip, 58
       Watercress Dip or Spread, 59
Dressing or stuffing
       Corn Bread Dressing, 177
       Mincemeat Stuffing, 193
       Squash Dressing, 202
Dykes, Joanne 194, 231

E

Easter Sunday menu, 32–33
Edgerly, Dale, 22, 23
Edgerly, Donna, 22
Edgerly, William “Bill”, Jr, 21–22
Edgerly, William “Chip”, III, 22, 25
Eggplants
      Eggplant and Tomatoes, 181
      Eggplant Casserole, 181
      Farmer’s Garden Stew, 182–183
      Stuffed Eggplant, 203
Eggs
      Blender Soufflé, 168
      Christmas Breakfast Casserole, 223
      Company Breakfast Strata, 224
      Deviled Eggs, 179
      Deviled Ham Stuffed Eggs, 180
      Eggs Golden, 182
      Molded Egg Salad, 116
      Sausage and Egg Casserole, 230
      Sweet Potato Soufflé, 204
Elder, Jean, 91, 130, 151, 310
Equivalents chart, 368–371
Exley, Annie Laura, 21
Exley, Marvin, 21

F

Father’s Day menu, 33–34
Figs
      Fig Preserves, 81
      Fig-Strawberry Preserves, 81
First Prize Winners
      Appetizers and Hors d’Oeuvre (Vivian Beasley), 41
      Beverages and Punches (Shirley Smith Bowyer), 66
      Breads (Judy Suggs), 144
      Jellies and Sauces (Nancy Posner), 83
      Meats and Main Dishes (Nancy Morris), 232
      Soups and Salads (Buddy Logan), 109
      Vegetables and Side Dishes (Mary Landress), 202
Fish
      Baked Flounder, 248
      Catfish Stew, 248
      Fried Catfish, 250

       Pine-Bark Stew, 251
       quantities for large groups, 365
       Salmon Ball, 52
       Salmon Croquettes, 252
       Seafood au Gratin, 254
Fourth of July menu, 34
Franks, Chris, 45
Fried green tomatoes, 15
Fritters
       Apple Fritters, 348
       Fritters, 141
       Hushpuppies, 145
Frostings
       Broiled Peanut Butter Frosting, 283
       Burnt Sugar Frosting, 276
       Butter Pecan Frosting, 306–307
       Cameo Cake with White Chocolate Frosting, 278–279
       Coconut Icing, 302
       Cream Cheese Frosting, 282, 291, 292–293
       Frosting, 279, 281, 284, 285, 286, 287, 289, 294, 303, 304–305, 306, 308–309
       Icing, 309, 320–321, 338
       Orange-Coconut Frosting, 298
       Peanut Butter Frosting, 297, 299
       Pink Peppermint Frosting, 300
       Seven-Minute Icing, 288, 356
       Strawberry Cake Frosting, 307
Frozen desserts and salads
       Amelia Mud Pie, 325
       Babe’s Brownie Stuff, 262
       Boiled Custard Ice Cream, 322–323
       Bridge-Luncheon Frozen Fruit Salad, 103
       Cool Lemon Sherbet, 323
       Frozen Bing Cherry Salad, 102
       Frozen Lemonade Pie, 333
       Frozen Lemon Squares, 268
       Frozen Orange Balls, 360
       Ice Cream Cake, 292
       Ice Cream Pie, 334
       Ice Cream Sandwich Dessert, 360–361
       Martha Jane’s Homemade Ice Cream, 323
       Peppermint Ice Cream, 324

       Pineapple Sherbet, 324
       quantities for large groups, 366
       Snow Ice Cream, 362
       Vanilla Custard Ice Cream, 324–325
       Vanilla Ice Cream, 324
Fruit
       Bridge-Luncheon Frozen Fruit Salad, 103
       Fresh Fruit and Cheese in Pineapple Wedges, 110–111
       Fritters, 141
       Fruit Cake, 290
       Fruit Cheese Ball, 45
       Hot Curried Fruit, 191
       pickling and canning, 88
       quantities for large groups, 365
       Sherried Fruit, 198–199
       Spiced Mixed Fruit, 201
Fruit dips
       Fruit Dip, 46
       Marshmallow Fruit Dip, 46
       Strawberries with Fluffy Cream Cheese Dip, 56
       Strawberries with Mint Yogurt Dip, 56
Fuller, Frances Hawkins, 216

G

Galbraith, Anne, 50, 98, 319
Gasaway, Juanita, 177
Godbey, Marty, 30
Goose
      Stuffed Wild Goose, 258
Goucher, Marilyn, 67, 190, 224
Grace, Lynn, 218, 273, 339
Grapes. See alsoMuscadine grapes; Scuppernong grapes
      Fresh Fruit and Cheese in Pineapple Wedges, 110–111
      Glorified Grapes, 46–47
      Grape Salad, 110
Gravies
      Chipped Beef with White Gravy, 213
      Creamy Gravy, 257
      Fried Ham with Redeye Gravy, 224–225
      Giblet Gravy, 137
      Pan or Cream Gravy, 137

      Roux, 137
      Sausage and Gravy, 231
      Sausage Gravy, 138
      Tomato Gravy, 138
Green beans
      Barbecued Green Beans, 165
      Green Bean and Corn Casserole, 187
      Green Bean Casserole, 188
      Green Beans, 188
      Sophia’s Green Beans in Blankets, 200
      Vegetable Casserole, 207
Greens
      Collard Greens, 175
      Turnip Greens, 206
      Watercress Dip or Spread, 59
Green tomatoes
      Blue Willow Inn’s Famous Fried Green Tomatoes, 170
      Chow-Chow, 125
      fried green tomatoes, 15
      Green Tomato Bread, 145
      Green Tomato Marmalade, 82
      Green Tomato Pie, 188–189
Grits
      Grits Casserole, 189
      Lee’s Baked Garlic Cheese Grits, 192
Grizzard, Lewis, 30–31
Guerine, Nancy, 146

H

Ham
      Asparagus with Ham, 221
      Cheesy Ham Potato Casserole, 223
      Company Breakfast Strata, 224
      cooking guide, 372
      Deviled Ham Stuffed Eggs, 180
      Fresh Ham, 225
      Fried Ham with Redeye Gravy, 224–225
      Grilled Ham, 226
      Ham & Broccoli Noodle Casserole, 227
      Ham and Cheese Pie, 226
      Ham and Cheese Tarts, 47
      Hawaiian Grilled Ham, 226

      Hawaiian Pineapple Ham Steaks, 227–228
      Pineapple Ham, 228
      quantities for large groups, 365, 366
      Shredded Potato & Ham Pie, 232
      Sugar-Cured Ham, 231
Harvey, Homer, 19, 26–27
Harrison, Elaine, 46
Hartzog, Betty, 264, 271, 287, 303
Hawkins, Peggy, 111
Hester, Ellen 208, 255, 337
Hicks, Stacey, 195
Hoganson, Melissa, 145, 174, 299, 359

I

Ice cream desserts. See Frozen desserts and salads
Ingredient equivalents chart, 368–370
Ingredient substitutions chart, 370–371

J

Jacobs, Kitty, 116, 125, 269
Jams and jellies
      Apple Butter, 80
      Apple-Mint Jelly, 80
      Blueberry Jam, 81
      Fig Preserves, 81
      Fig-Strawberry Preserves, 81
      Green Tomato Marmalade, 82
      Guava Jelly, 82
      Kudzu Blossom Jelly, 83
      Muscadine Marmalade, 84
      Oven Apple Butter, 84
      Peach Preserves, 83
      Scuppernong Jelly, 84–85
      Strawberry Preserves, 85
Jenkins, Joanne, 150
Johnston, Ginny, 192
Joiner, Patsy, 235, 341

K

Kennedy, Delinda, 345
Kids’ recipes
      Ants on a Log, 358

       Banana Boats, 358
       Blizzard Party Mix, 358
       Cherry Fluff, 358
       Chicken Feed, 359
       Cornflake Peanut Butter Balls, 359
       Dirt Cake, 359
       Double Strawberry-Banana Shake, 359
       Frozen Orange Balls, 360
       Garbage Bag Candy, 360
       Homemade Butter, 360
       Ice Cream Sandwich Dessert, 360–361
       Pea-Choc, 361
       Peanut Butter Balls, 361
       S’mores, 361
       Snow Ice Cream, 362
       Yummy Candy, 362
Kitchen, Carolyn, 187

L

Lamb
      cooking guide, 372
      Roast Leg of Lamb with Mint Sauce, 257
Landress, Mary, 202
Lee, into the casserole dish and bake for Harper, 12–13
Lee, Joyce, 80
Lemons
      Cool Lemon Sherbet, 323
      Easy Lemon Pie, 330–331
      Easy Lemon Squares, 267
      Frozen Lemonade Pie, 333
      Frozen Lemon Squares, 268
      Lemonade, 65
      Lemon Lush, 352–353
      Lemon Meringue Cake, 295
      Lemon Meringue Pie, 336–337
      Lemon Sauce, 134
      Lemon Sponge Custard, 353
      Lemon Sponge Pie, 337
      Lemon Squares, 270–271
      Lemon Tea Sandwiches, 51
      Luscious Lemon Cream Salad, 114–115
      Strawberry Lemonade, 69
Lewis, Rose, 181, 236, 348

Limes
      Key Lime Pie, 336
Logan, Buddy, 109

M

Massey, Deborah, 69
Marks, Dot, 171, 181, 193, 210
McDowell, Nada, 165, 172, 199
McLendon, Gena, 197
McMillan, Joan, 205, 353
McMillan, Yvonne, 43, 159
Measurement equivalents chart, 368
Menu examples, 32–36
Miller, Marilyn, 183, 245
Minton, Thomas, 16
Mitchell, Margaret, 18
Morris, Nancy, 232
Mother’s Day menu, 33
Muffins
      Apple Muffins, 153
      Blueberry Muffins, 156
      Bran Muffins, 154
      Corn Bread or Corn Muffins, 154
Muscadine grapes
      Muscadine Marmalade, 84
Muse, Juanita, 64, 207, 265, 330, 334

N

Native Americans, contributions of, 15
New Southern Cuisine, 15–16
New Year’s Day menu, 32
Nichols, Barbara, 323
Nicholson, Jill, 95, 191
Nuts and seeds. See also Pecans; Walnuts
      Banana-Nut Bread, 140
      Chicken Feed, 359
      Cranberry Nut Topping, 355
      Grandma’s Strawberry Nut Loaf, 144
      Pineapple Nut Cake, 302
      storage tip, 62
      Sugared Nuts, 57
      White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies, 322

O

O’Kelley, Sue, 215
Okra
      Boiled Okra, 171
      Fried Okra, 184
      Georgia Okra, 186
      Okra and Tomatoes, 195
Olives
      Olive Spread Tea Sandwiches, 51
      Spiced Olives, 54
Onions
      Baked Vidalia Onions, 166–167
      Chutney-Onion Cheese Spread, 86
      Fried Onion Rings, 184
      Georgia Okra, 186
      Onion Pie, 195
      Roasted Vidalia Onion Salad, 117
      Vidalia Onion Casserole, 208
      Vidalia Onion Pie, 208
      Vidalia Onion Shortcake, 209
      Virginia’s Vidalia Onion Dip, 58
Oranges
      Almond and Orange Salad, 100
      Ambrosia, 100–101
      Amy’s Orange Pineapple Layer Cake, 273
      Cranberry-Orange Relish, 126
      Frozen Orange Balls, 360
      Orange-Coconut Cake, 298
      Orange Fluff, 119
      Orange-Pecan Glazed Chicken and Wild Rice, 245
      Spiced Mixed Fruit, 201
Osburn, Kristen, 359
Oven chart, 367
Oysters
      Oyster Dip, 51
      Pine-Bark Stew, 251
      Scalloped Oysters, 252–253
      Seafood Gumbo, 253
      Southern Fried Oysters, 255

P

Pace, Dorothy, 153
Page, Donna, 119

Pancakes
      Crêpes, 158–159
      Pancakes, 159
Pan sizes, 373–374
Pasta
      Blue Willow Inn’s Mac & Cheese, 169
      Chicken Macaroni, 237
      Chicken Noodle Delight, 238
      Chicken Pecan Pasta, 238–239
      Chicken Tetrazzini, 240–241
      Ham & Broccoli Noodle Casserole, 227
      Lasagna, 216–217
      Macaroni and Cheese and Corn Bake, 192
      Pasta Salad, 113
      quantities for large groups, 365
      Rice-A-Roni Salad, 118
      Slow-Cooker Macaroni and Cheese, 199
Peaches
      Bridge-Luncheon Frozen Fruit Salad, 103
      Fried Pies, 332
      Georgia Peach Champagne Punch, 71
      Georgia Peach Soup, 93
      Hot Curried Fruit, 191
      Peach Cobbler, 346
      Peach Preserves, 83
      Pickled Peaches, 126–127
      Sherried Fruit, 198–199
      Texas Governor’s Mansion Summer Peach Tea
            Punch, 76
Peanut butter
      Coca-Cola Cake with Broiled Peanut Butter
            Frosting, 283
      Cornflake Peanut Butter Balls, 359
      Cream Cheese Peanut Bars, 265
      Nell’s Peanut Butter Cake, 297
      Pea-Choc, 361
      Peanut Butter Balls, 361
      Peanut Butter Cake, 298–299
      Peanut Butter Pie, 339
      Peanut Soup, 93
      Yummy Candy, 362
Pears
      Cranberry-Pear Fruit Jellies, 310–311

       Hot Curried Fruit, 191
       Mama Smith’s Pear Delight, 114
       Sherried Fruit, 198–199
Peas
       Creamed Peas, 178
       Green Pea Casserole, 188
       Minted Peas, 193
Pecans
       Banana-Nut Bread, 140
       Blueberry-Banana-Pecan-Nut Cake, 277
       Buttermilk Pralines, 310
       Feud Cake, 287
       Julian’s Pecan Pie, 334
       Orange-Pecan Glazed Chicken and Wild Rice, 245
       Pecan-Encrusted Chicken, 246
       Pecan Topping, 355
       Pralines, 314–315
       Ranch House Salad with Pecan Vinaigrette, 115
       Southern Delight Butter Pecan Cake, 306–307
       Sugared Nuts, 57
Pickles
       Bread and Butter Pickles, 124
       Watermelon Pickles, 128
Pickling and canning fruits and vegetables, 88
Pies
       Amelia Mud Pie, 325
       Apple Pie, 325
       Best Banana Pie, The, 326
       Buttermilk Pie, 326
       Cherry Cheese Pie, 326–327
       Chess Pie, 327
       Chicken Pie with Sweet Potato Crust, 239
       Chocolate Chess Pie, 327
       Chocolate Lovers’ Easy Pie, 328
       Chocolate Meringue Pie, 328
       Coconut Cream Pie, 329
       Coconut Pie, 330
       Double-Layer Pumpkin Pie, 329
       Dried Apple & Egg Custard Pie, 330
       Easy Lemon Pie, 330–331
       Egg Custard Pie, 331
       French Silk Chocolate Pie, 331
       Fried Pies, 332

       Fried Sweet Potato Pies, 332–333
       Frozen Lemonade Pie, 333
       Graham Cracker Piecrust, 333
       Green Tomato Pie, 188–189
       Ham and Cheese Pie, 226
       Ice Cream Pie, 334
       Julian’s Pecan Pie, 334
       Julian’s Sweet Potato Pie, 335
       Key Lime Pie, 336
       Lemon Meringue Pie, 336–337
       Lemon Sponge Pie, 337
       Meringue, 337
       Mississippi Mud Pie, 338
       Old South Berry Blue Pie, 338–339
       Onion Pie, 195
       Pastry Piecrust, 340
       Pawley’s Island Pie, 339
       Peanut Butter Pie, 339
       Pumpkin Pie, 340
       quantities for large groups, 365
       Shirley’s Chess Pie, 340
       Shredded Potato & Ham Pie, 232
       Snow-Capped Chocolate Pie, 341
       Steve’s Favorite Pie, 341
       Vidalia Onion Pie, 208
Pineapples
       Amy’s Orange Pineapple Layer Cake, 273
       Baked Pineapple Casserole, 168
       Cream Cheese and Pineapple Finger Sandwiches, 42
       Fresh Fruit and Cheese in Pineapple Wedges, 110–111
       Hawaiian Grilled Ham, 226
       Hawaiian Pineapple Ham Steaks, 227–228
       Pineapple Ham, 228
       Pineapple Nut Cake, 302
       Pineapple Sherbet, 324
       Pineapple Squares, 271
       Pineapple Upside-Down Cake, 302–303
       Sherried Fruit, 198–199
Pork
       Baked Pork Chops, 222
       Baked Pork Chops and Rice, 222
       Casserole of Chops, 222–223
       cooking guide, 372

       Fried Fatback (also know as Streak O’Lean), 224
       Fried Pork Chops, 225
       importance of in Southern cooking, 14
       Pork Roast, 228
       Pork Tenderloin, 228–229
       Roast Pork Creole, 230
       Roast Pork with Spiced Cherry Sauce, 229
Posner, Nancy, 49, 83, 352, 354
Potatoes
       Cheesy Ham Potato Casserole, 223
       Creamed Potatoes or Mashed Potatoes, 179
       Dandelion Potato Salad, 107
       Gourmet Potato Salad, 112–113
       Holiday Mashed Potatoes, 190
       Louis’ Potato Salad, 114
       Mashed Potato Cakes, 192–193
       Potatoes au Gratin, 196
       Potato Soufflé, 196–197
       Potato Soup, 96
       quantities for large groups, 365
       Red New Potatoes, 197
       Roasted New Potatoes, 197
       Scalloped Potatoes, 198
       Shredded Potato & Ham Pie, 232
       Twice-Baked Potatoes, 206
Poultry, 372
Powell, Cherie, 38, 241, 314
Preserves. See Jams and jellies
Pressley, Susan, 23
Price, Reynolds, 13, 15
Puddings
       Alabama “Blue Ribbon” Banana Pudding, 342
       Banana Pudding, 342
       Blue Willow Corn Pudding, 169
       Bread Pudding, 343
       Chocolate Pudding, 344
       Corn Pudding, 177
       Indian Pudding, 344
       Rice Pudding, 344
       River Club Bread Pudding, 343
       Strawberry Pudding, 345
Pumpkin
       Double-Layer Pumpkin Pie, 329

      Pumpkin Pie, 340
Punches
      Auntie Lucille’s Punch, 68–69
      Bourbon-Tea Punch, 67
      Champagne Punch, 70
      Chatham Artillery Punch, 70
      Coffee Punch, 71
      Georgia Peach Champagne Punch, 71
      Ice Mold, 73
      labels for, 61
      Magnolia Punch, 72
      Minted Tea Punch, 72
      Miss Betty Rob’s Southern Punch, 73
      Peppermint Punch, 74
      Punch for a Crowd, 74
      Request Punch, 74
      Sweet Tart Punch, 75
      Texas Governor’s Mansion Summer Peach Tea
            Punch, 76
      tips, 61
      Veranda Tea Punch, 76

Q

Quail
      John Lowe’s Quail, 256–257
      Sautéed Quail, 258
quantities for large groups, 364–366

R

Rabbit
      Fried Young Rabbit, 256
Raisins
      Bran Raisin Bread, 140
      Carrot-Raisin Salad, 104
      Raisin Sauce, 134–135
Raspberries
      Raspberry Sauce, 135
      Sexy Raspberry Salad, 119
Relishes
      Apple Chutney, 124
      Cabbage Relish, 125

       Chow-Chow, 125
       Corn Salsa, 126
       Cranberry-Orange Relish, 126
       Red Cabbage and Cranberry Relish, 127
       Tomato Chutney, 127
       Tomato Relish, 128
Rice
       Baked Pork Chops and Rice, 222
       Chicken and Rice, 234
       Chicken and Rice Casserole, 235
       Dried Fruit Pilaf, 180
       Green Rice, 187
       Journey Cakes, 155
       Rice-A-Roni Salad, 118
       Rice Pudding, 344
       Savannah Red Rice, 198
       Savannah Shrimp and Rice, 252
       Vegetable Pilaf, 207
Robinson, Ashlee, 331
Rushing, Jeannie, 230
Rutabagas
       Rutabagas, 197

S

Salad dressings. See also Vinaigrettes
      quantities for large groups, 365
Salads
      ABC Salad, 99
      Al Fresco Watermelon Salad, 100
      Almond and Orange Salad, 100
      Ambrosia, 100–101
      Amy’s Salad, 101
      Apple Cole Slaw, 101
      Blueberry Salad, 102
      bowl recommendation, 89
      Bridge-Luncheon Frozen Fruit Salad, 103
      Broccoli Salad, 103
      Buttermilk Congealed Salad, 104
      Carrot-Raisin Salad, 104
      Chicken Salad, 104
      Cole Slaw, 105
      Company Chicken Salad, 106

       Corn Bread Salad, 105
       Cottage Cheese Salad, 105
       Crunchy Apple Salad, 106
       Curried Sweet Potato Salad, 107
       Dandelion Potato Salad, 107
       Daylily Salad, 108
       Elegant Chicken Salad, 108
       Family-Favorite Layered Salad, 108–109
       Fresh Fruit and Cheese in Pineapple Wedges, 110–111
       Friendship, or Doug’s Favorite, Salad, 109
       Frozen Bing Cherry Salad, 102
       Gourmet Potato Salad, 112–113
       Grape Salad, 110
       Holiday Mincemeat Salad, 111
       Horseradish Salad, 112
       Hot Chicken Salad, 111
       Kraut Salad, 113
       Louis’ Potato Salad, 114
       Luscious Lemon Cream Salad, 114–115
       Mama Smith’s Pear Delight, 114
       Marinated Vegetable Salad, 112
       Millionaire Salad, 116
       Molded Egg Salad, 116
       North Georgia Caviar, 117
       “Not Apple Salad!”, 118
       Orange Fluff, 119
       quantities for large groups, 364, 365
       Ranch House Salad with Pecan Vinaigrette, 115
       Rice-A-Roni Salad, 118
       Roasted Vidalia Onion Salad, 117
       Sexy Raspberry Salad, 119
       Spinach-Strawberry Salad, 120
       Tomato Zucchini Salad, 120
       Waldorf Salad, 121
       Watergate Salad (also known as Green Stuff), 121
Sams, Barbara, 118, 209, 319
Sandwiches
       Asparagus Sandwiches, 38
       Cream Cheese and Pineapple Finger Sandwiches, 42
       Cucumber Party Sandwiches, 43
       Famous Tomato Sandwiches, 44–45

       Lemon Tea Sandwiches, 51
       Olive Spread Tea Sandwiches, 51
       quantities for large groups, 366
       Tea Sandwiches, 58
       Tuna Salad Mini Sandwiches, 58
Sauces
       Baked Cranberry Sauce, 130
       Blueberry Sauce, 130
       Bourbon Sauce, 130
       Cabernet Cranberries, 131
       Carolina Low Country Dressing, 131
       Cheese Sauce, 131, 223
       Chunky Cranberry Applesauce, 132
       Classic Hollandaise Sauce, 132
       Cold Sabayon Sauce, 343
       Cream Sauce, 254
       Creole Sauce, 230
       Dijon Sauce, 133
       Dill Sauce, 133
       Ginger Sauce, 133
       Lemon Sauce, 134
       Marchand de Vin Sauce, 134
       Mint Sauce, 257
       Raisin Sauce, 134–135
       Raspberry Sauce, 135
       Shrimp Sauce for Vegetables, 135
       Sour Cream Sauce, 220–221
       Tartar Sauce, 136
       White Sauce, 136, 164–165, 182
Sauerkraut
       Kraut Salad, 113
Saunders, Jane, 347
Sausage
       Baked Beans, 166
       Christmas Breakfast Casserole, 223
       Double Oink Roll-Ups, 44
       Granny Julia’s Sausage Bread, 144–145
       Lasagna, 216–217
       Lynn’s Sausage Casserole, 218
       Sausage and Egg Casserole, 230
       Sausage and Gravy, 231
       Sausage Balls in Cheese Pastry, 53

      Sausage Biscuits, 152
      Sausage Casserole, 231
      Sausage Gravy, 138
Scallops
      Pine-Bark Stew, 251
Scuppernong grapes
      Scuppernong Jelly, 84–85
      Scuppernong Juice, 85
Sears, Janice “Sams”, 119
Sears, Richard, 227
Seiler, Lee, 192
Sexton, Billie, 326
Shrimp
      Hot Shrimp Dip, 48–49
      Pine-Bark Stew, 251
      Savannah Shrimp and Rice, 252
      Seafood au Gratin, 254
      Seafood Gumbo, 253
      Shrimp & Wild Rice Casserole, 254–255
      Shrimp Dip, 53
      Shrimp Mold, 54
      Shrimp Sauce for Vegetables, 135
      Shrimp Wrapped in Bacon, 54
Smith, Alma K.,46, 73, 155
Smith, Jeanne, 75, 268, 344
Smith, Robin, 45
Social Circle, Georgia, 19, 26
Social Circle Church of God, 19, 26–27
Sommerville, Sherrie, 69
Soups, stews, and chowders
      Ann Lowe’s Chicken Stew, 90
      Bob’s Blue Ribbon Favorite, “Rileyhouse Beef Stew”, 213
      Brunswick Stew, 90
      Catfish Stew, 248
      Chicken and Dumplings, 90–91
      Corn Chowder, 91
      Crab Chowder, 92
      Easy Oven Stew, 214
      Garbanzo Bean Soup (Chickpeas), 92
      Georgia Peach Soup, 93
      Jill’s Vegetable Soup, 94–95

       Louis’ Dad’s North Carolina Brunswick Stew, 94
       Maryland Vegetable Crab Soup, 95
       Minestrone Soup, 96
       Peanut Soup, 93
       Pine-Bark Stew, 251
       Potato Soup, 96
       President Ronald Reagan’s Favorite Beef Stew, 219
       quantities for large groups, 366
       Quick-and-Easy Clam Chowder, 97
       Seafood Gumbo, 253
       She-Crab Soup, 97
       Sherry Soup, 98
       Tomato-Basil Cream Soup, 98
       Vegetable Soup, 99
       Venison Stew, 259
Southern cooking
       definition, 14
       down-home cuisine, 14
       evolution of, 16
       methods for preparing, 15
       New Southern Cuisine, 15–16
       passing down recipes, decline in, 16
       staples of, 15
Southern culture
       hospitality, 11–12
       manners, 12
       pace of life, 12–13
       speech patterns, 13
       vocabulary, 13–14
Spinach
       Flamingo Floyd’s Spinach Dip, 45
       Hot Spinach Artichoke Dip, 49
       Spinach Balls, 55
       Spinach Dip, 55
       Spinach Roll-Ups, 55
       Spinach-Strawberry Salad, 120
Spoon breads
       Southern Spoon Bread, 149
       Spoon Bread, 149
Spreads
       Cheese Spread, 85
       Chutney-Onion Cheese Spread, 86

       Cranberry-Ambrosia Cream Cheese Spread, 86
       Garlic Cheese Spread, 86–87
       Nasturtium Spread, 87
       Pepper Jelly Spread, 88
       Pimiento Cheese Spread, 87
       Watercress Dip or Spread, 59
Squash
       Fried Squash, 185
       Marinated Vegetable Salad, 112
       Skillet Squash, 200
       Sophia’s Squash Casserole, 200
       Squash Casserole, 201
       Squash Dressing, 202
       Stuffed Zucchini Squash, 203
       Yellow Squash and Tomatoes, 210
Squirrel
       Fried Squirrel, 256
Stanhope, Debra, 199
Staples, Sue, 237
Stephens, Betty, 207, 349
Stews. See Soups, stews, and chowders
Strawberries
       Bridge-Luncheon Frozen Fruit Salad, 103
       Double Strawberry-Banana Shake, 359
       Fig-Strawberry Preserves, 81
       Fresh Fruit and Cheese in Pineapple Wedges, 110–111
       Glaze for Strawberries, 356
       Grandma’s Strawberry Nut Loaf, 144
       Spinach-Strawberry Salad, 120
       Strawberries with Fluffy Cream Cheese Dip, 56
       Strawberries with Mint Yogurt Dip, 56
       Strawberry Cake, 307
       Strawberry Candies, 315
       Strawberry Delight, 354
       Strawberry Lemonade, 69
       Strawberry Preserves, 85
       Strawberry Pretzel Delight, 272
       Strawberry Pudding, 345
       Strawberry Shortcake, 308
Stewart, Fran, 120
Stone, Ariann, 110
Stuffing. See Dressing or stuffing

Substitutions chart, 370–371
Sugar snap peas
       Sugar Snap Peas with Bacon Dressing, 205
Suggs, Judy, 144
Supper, 14
Sweet potatoes
       Candied Yams, 171
       Chicken Pie with Sweet Potato Crust, 239
       Cornwallis Yams, 178
       Curried Sweet Potato Salad, 107
       Fried Sweet Potato Pies, 332–333
       Julian’s Sweet Potato Pie, 335
       Mom’s Sweet Potato Casserole, 194
       Sweet Potato Biscuits, 152
       Sweet Potato Bread, 150
       Sweet Potato Crust, 239
       Sweet Potato Puffs, 204
       Sweet Potato Soufflé, 204
       Yams Louie, 209

T

Thanksgiving dinner menu, 34–35
Tomatoes. See also Green tomatoes
       Catholic Church ban on, 15
       Eggplant and Tomatoes, 181
       Famous Tomato Sandwiches, 44–45
       Fried Red Tomatoes and Creamed Gravy, 184–185
       Okra and Tomatoes, 195
       quantities for large groups, 365, 366
       Skillet Tomatoes and Zucchini, 199
       Stewed Tomatoes, 202
       Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes, 56–57
       Tomato-Basil Cream Soup, 98
       Tomato Chutney, 127
       Tomato-Corn Casserole, 205
       Tomato Gravy, 138
       Tomato Relish, 128
       Tomato Zucchini Salad, 120
       Yellow Squash and Tomatoes, 210
Toppings
       Ambrosia Topping, 354
       Blueberry Topping, 355

      Cranberry Nut Topping, 355
      Pecan Topping, 355
Trammel, Karol, 113, 117, 284
Tribble, Mildred, 100
Tuna
      Tuna Casserole, 255
      Tuna Salad Mini Sandwiches, 58
Turkey, 372
      Martha Washington’s Turkey Potpie, 242–243
      quantities for large groups, 365, 366
      Roast Turkey, 246
Turner, Carole, 262
Twain, Mark, 13

U

Upshaw, Bertha, 17, 18
Upshaw, John Phillips, Jr., 17–19
Upshaw, John Phillips, Sr., 18
Upshaw, Redd, 18
Upshaw, Sanders, 18
Upshaw Gannon, Nell, 17, 19

V

Van Dyke, Billie
      Billie’s at the American Legion, 25–26, 27, 29
      Billie’s Classic Country Dining, 23–25
      Billie’s Family Restaurant, 25
      catering business, 23
      childhood of, 21
      children of, 22
      china collection, 17, 20
      death of son, 23
      financial problems, 29–30
      food, interest in, 21, 22
      marriage to Bill Edgerly, 21–22
      marriage to Louis, 22
      media interest in, 31
      meeting Louis, 22
      move from Atlanta, 23
      prayers about restaurant, 28, 30
      reunion with Dennis Baker, 22–23
      Upshaw mansion, interest in, 26–28

       Upshaw mansion, purchase of, 19, 29
       Upshaw mansion, renovation of, 19–20, 29
       volunteer work of, 22
Van Dyke, Louis
       Billie’s at the American Legion, 25–26, 27, 29
       Billie’s Classic Country Dining, 23–25
       Billie’s Family Restaurant, 25
       career change, 23
       china collection, 17, 20
       financial problems, 29–30
       friendship with Edgerly family, 22
       Lewis Grizzard meeting, 30–31
       marriage to Billie, 22
       move from Atlanta, 23
       prayers about restaurant, 28
       Upshaw mansion, interest in, 26–28
       Upshaw mansion, purchase of, 19, 29
       Upshaw mansion, renovation of, 19–20, 29
       U.S. Navy service of, 22
Vargas, Ada, 329
Veal, 372
Vegetables
       Asparagus Vegetable Casserole, 164–165
       Farmer’s Garden Stew, 182–183
       Fritters, 141
       Jill’s Vegetable Soup, 94–95
       Marinated Vegetable Salad, 112
       Maryland Vegetable Crab Soup, 95
       pickling and canning, 88
       quantities for large groups, 364
       Vegetable Casserole, 207
       Vegetable Pilaf, 207
       Vegetable Soup, 99
Venison
       Venison Stew, 259
Vinaigrettes
       Garlic Vinaigrette, 117
       Pecan Vinaigrette, 115

W

Walden, Kathy, 291, 328
Walker, Marilyn 106, 152
Walnuts

       Apple Walnut Cake, 274
       Pineapple Nut Cake, 302
Water chestnuts
       Bacon-Chestnut Appetizers, 38
Watermelons
       Al Fresco Watermelon Salad, 100
       quantities for large groups, 365
       Watermelon Cake, 309
       Watermelon Pickles, 128
Wild rice
       Orange-Pecan Glazed Chicken and Wild Rice, 245
       Shrimp & Wild Rice Casserole, 254–255
Wilson, Bernice, 128, 185, 251, 316

Y

Yams. See Sweet potatoes
Yogurt
      Strawberries with Mint Yogurt Dip, 56

Z

Zucchini
      Farmer’s Garden Stew, 182–183
      Skillet Tomatoes and Zucchini, 199
      Stuffed Zucchini Squash, 203
      Tomato Zucchini Salad, 120
      Zucchini-Parmesan Appetizer Bread, 150