Country@Heart Dinner Diaries
Tim’s ‘Mater Gravy
By Tim H. Martin
Before you country cookin' traditionalists look at these ingredients and start throwing tomatoes at me, I confess my recipe is a bit different than what most mawmaws make. Leave out the hot sauce, garlic, Worcestershire sauce and cayenne pe... READ MORE
Tasso: America’s Great Unknown Secret Ingredient
By Tim H. Martin
So, what is tasso? I believe it’s the best-kept secret ingredient in all of American food culture. Unless you’re from the Cajun Country of southern Louisiana, you’ve probably never heard of it — even my spell-checker... READ MORE
Gwin’s Roadhouse Sausage Gravy
By Tim H. Martin
Recipe Courtesy of Gwin’s Roadhouse, Cooper Landing, Alaska Ingredients: • 1 lb. ground pork sausage • 3 1/4 cups whole milk • 1/2 cup all purpose flour • 1/2 tablespoon pork base or 1 beef bullion cub... READ MORE
Olde Tyme Butter Batter Cornbread
By Tim H. Martin
Preserving a Vintage Cast Iron Technique. Based on recipe by Byron’s Smoke House • Auburn, Alabama Ingredients:6 tablespoons clarified butter (from 1/2 cup butter)2 additional tablespoons melted butter for brushing muffin tops3/4... READ MORE
Gator Tail Jambalaya
By Tim H. Martin
Traditionally, jambalaya is made with ham and other leftovers, but is wonderful with a variety of meats and your favorite ingredients. Try swapping out items in this recipe with things such as scallops, crawfish, duck, squirrel, pheasant, r... READ MORE