Bon Appétit

Southern Fare Bon Appétit

March Winds Will Bring Warm Temps

By Scarlett Cook

As we wait for Mother Nature to let us have spring we just have to be patient. It will arrive with all the wonderful flowers and blossoms they are a true sign that warmer weather is here. So enjoy Saint Patrick’s Day and don’t moan too loudly over the loss of an hour’s sleep.

Apple Stuffed Pork Chops 4 Servings

4 1” Thick pork chops w/ pocket cut in each one Apple stuffing Salt and Pepper 1 Tablespoon butter 3 Tablespoons water

Apple Stuffing 1 Cup soft breadcrumbs 1/4 Cup diced apple, peeled 3 Tablespoons diced onion 3 Tablespoons diced raisins, optional 1/2 Teaspoon salt Pinch of black pepper Pinch of sage 1 1/2 Tablespoons butter, melted

Combine all ingredients; mix well. Stuff pockets of pork chops with stuffing mix and secure pockets with toothpicks. Sprinkle chops with salt and pepper. Melt butter in large heavy skillet and brown chops on both sides. Add water, cover skillet and simmer on medium low heat for 45 – 50 minutes or until chops are tender.

Marinated Green Beans 6 Servings

2 16-Ounce green beans, drained well 1 Small onion sliced and separated into rings 3 Tablespoons sugar 1/2 Cup rice vinegar 3 Tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 1/2 Cup vegetable oil 1 Teaspoon salt 1/2 Teaspoon dry mustard 1/2 Teaspoon dried basil 1/2 Teaspoon dried tarragon

Combine beans and onions in bowl. In jar (or other liquid spill proof container) combine sugar and vinegar and shake until sugar dissolves. Add remaining ingredients and shake to blend. Pour over beans, cover and chill for 8 hours.

3/4 Cup chopped onion 2 Tablespoons butter 1/4 Cup diced pimiento 1/4 Cup minced green bell pepper 3 Cups cooked regular rice

Sauté onion and bell pepper in butter in heavy skillet until tender. Stir in rice and pimiento stirring constantly until heated throughout.

Herbed French Bread 8 Servings

1 Loaf unsliced French bread 1/3 Cup softened butter 1 Teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 2 Teaspoons dried parsley 1/2 Teaspoon dried basil 1/2 Teaspoon garlic powder

Preheat oven to 350° Slice French bread into 1” slices. Combine remaining ingredients mixing well Spread butter mixture on one side of bread. Put bread back into a loaf shape and wrap in aluminum foil. Bake 15 – 20 minutes.

Easy Peach Crumble 4 Servings

1 29- Ounce can sliced peaches, drained 3/4 Cup packed brown sugar 1/2 Cup plain flour 1/2 Teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 Cup butter, softened

Preheat oven to 375°. Grease 9” pie plate. Place peaches in prepared pie plate. Combine sugar, flour and cinnamon; cut butter into mixture until mixture resembles coarse meal. Sprinkle mixture over peaches. Bake for 25 minutes.