Marinated Shrimp
This can be made ahead and refrigerated.
Ham and Swiss Cheese Loaf
This is a hugely popular, high cholesterol, make-ahead-and-freeze hunt breakfast dish. Pulled from the freezer, baked and served with a green salad, it is perfect to feed lots of people.
Thin Chocolate-Chip Cookies
2 sticks unsalted butter, softened (not margarine. Bring butter to room temperature.)½ cup sugar1½ cups (packed) brown sugar2 eggs1 teaspoon vanilla extract1¾ cups all purpose flour¾ teaspoon salt1 teaspoon baking soda1½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips Preheat over to 350° FCream the butter and sugars (food processor works for this). Beat the eggs and vanilla until […]
“Alligator Stew”
1 pound ground round2 medium Spanish onions, sliced1 can pork and beans1 can tomato soup1 Tablespoon brown sugar per layerSalt1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce In a casserole with a lid, layer meat, then onion, then beans and then sugar. Repeat. Pour soup mixed with Worcestershire sauce over top. Bake 1 hour at 350.
Carolina Trifle
This recipe originally came from Margaret Varn, an early Belle Meade member. Jean Derrick tweaked it by substituting low-fat and low-carbohydrate ingredients.
Master James’ Favorite Coca-Cola Cake
CAKE:2 cups sugar2 cups all-purpose flour1½ cups small marshmallows½ cup butter or margarine½ cup vegetable oil3 tablespoons cocoa1 cup Coca-Cola½ cup buttermilk1 teaspoon baking soda2 eggs1 teaspoon vanilla extract FROSTING:½ cup butter3 tablespoons cocoa6 tablespoons Coca-Cola1 (16-ounce) box confectioner’s sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup chopped pecans Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a bowl, sift […]
Rough Rider Venison Chili


Chili freezes well, and is always great after a cold day hunting.
Hearty Breakfast Casserole
8 hard-boiled eggs, sliced1 pound mild sausage, cooked and drained2 cup sour cream½ cup chives, chopped½ cup Saltine crumbs2 cups cheddar cheese, gratedSalt and pepper In buttered casserole, layer eggs and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add layers of sausage, sour cream, chives. Top with mix of cheese and cracker crumbs. Bake at 350 degrees […]
Cheese Grits
1 cup uncooked grits1 stick butter½ pound grated sharp cheese (or 1 roll Kraft garlic cheese)¼ cup milk2 eggs, well beatenGarlic salt Cook grits as directed. Melt butter and cheese together. Combine beaten eggs and milk. Add all ingredients to grits. Add garlic salt (or substitute 1 roll Kraft garlic cheese). Pour into buttered 11/2-quart […]
Pork Loin with Almond-Cherry Sauce
Buy whole boneless pork loin (it is usually easy to handle if you have it cut in half). Sprinkle with vinegar (I like red wine vinegar). Put a bit of water in the pan also. Coat with seasoning (I use Old Bay). Bake at 325 degrees for about one-two hours until the meat reaches […]
