Country@Heart Dinner Diaries
Taco Night!
By Tim H. Martin
A Fun and Easy Homemade Taco, Burrito and Nacho Mix! Recipe Origin: Taco Night happens about once a week at my house. It’s fun, uncomplicated, and tastes so much better than Taco Bell (and I love Taco Bell). But this scrumptious taco ... READ MORE
Sara’s Beef Stew
By Tim H. Martin
Recipe courtesy of J. Wayne Fears and his book “The Lodge Book of Dutch Oven Cooking.” Makes 6-8 portions Ingredients: 1 package Adolph’s Beef Stew Mix2 tablespoons vegetable oil3 pounds beef round, cut into 1-inch cubes1... 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
Crescent City Shrimp Creole
By Tim H. Martin
New Orleans’ prodigal son re-creates signature dish. — Recipe by Tim H. Martin Preliminary Directions and Ingredients: First, peel and devein 2 1/4 pounds raw shrimp. Also, finely chop 1⁄4 cup green onions (green stems fo... READ MORE
Redfish Magic Gravy
By Tim H. Martin
Contains no fish, and it’s pure magic on poultry, pork, rice and mashed potatoes. Don’t let the unusual name fool you. This gourmet mushroom gravy contains zero fish. However, it does feature Chef Paul Prudhomme’s Redfish ... READ MORE