Georgia is sweet spot for watermelons

While Georgia has long been associated with peaches, the sweet fruit is not the state’s top crop. The title for #1 produce crop goes to watermelons, reports the Georgia Department of Agriculture. With some 40,000 acres in production, Georgia ranks among the top four watermelon- producing states in the U.S. Texas, California and Florida round […]
Get out and grill!

You can make a great steak The skies are clear and the weather is warming in Georgia. That can only mean one thing: grilling season is here! Walton Gas has compiled some pro-style tips and techniques to help you grill a tender, juicy restaurant-worthy steak. For the meat lovers among us, grilling season also signals […]
Make mine a grilled cheese, please

Aaaah, the grilled cheese sandwich. It’s gooey, buttery, crisp and comforting in all the right ways. April is National Grilled Cheese Month, a well-deserved recognition for this ultimate comfort food. Americans consume about 2.3 billion grilled cheese sandwiches annually. Spanning geographic regions and all ages, grilled cheese sandwiches have been a go-to in U.S. kitchens […]
Homemade for the Holidays

Bring Christmas cheer with candy from your kitchen Nothing beats a batch of Christmas confections whipped up in your own kitchen for everyone on your gift list. Armed with a few tips, tried-and-true recipes and the precision heat of a natural gas range, successfully making Southern-inspired favorites like peanut brittle and divinity can be quick […]
Blueberry Cream Cheese Pound Cake

Ingredients 3 sticks salted butter, softened 8 ounces cream cheese, softened 3 cups granulated sugar 6 eggs 3 cups flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon table salt 1 teaspoon vanilla flavoring 1-2 cups blueberries Directions Preheat oven to 325 F. Grease and flour cake pan. Beat butter with mixer until creamy, add cream cheese, […]
Pasta Salad

Ingredients 1 pound macaroni 1 ½ cup oil 1 ½ cup vinegar 1 ½ cup sugar ¼ cup minced onion 1 teaspoon garlic salt 1 tablespoon parsley flakes 1 teaspoon Accent 1 ½ tablespoon salt 1 ½ tablespoon pepper 2 cucumbers, diced 1 bell pepper, diced 1 cup carrots, grated Directions Cook macaroni and drain. […]
Poppy Seed Chicken

Ingredients 3 chicken breasts 1 can cream of chicken soup 8 ounces sour cream 2 teaspoons poppy seeds Topping: 1 stack or about 30 round crackers, crushed 2 teaspoons poppy seeds 1 stick margarine, melted Directions Cook chicken until tender. Chop into small pieces. In mixing bowl, combine cream of chicken soup, sour cream and […]
Breakfast Casserole

Ingredients 8 pieces white bread 1 pound sausage 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese 8 eggs 2 cups milk ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon dry mustard Black pepper to taste Directions Fry and drain sausage. Let cool. Cut crust off bread and place in a 9×13-inch casserole dish. Top bread with sausage and cheese. Mix eggs, […]
Beef Stroganoff

Ingredients 2 ½ pounds of lean beef 1 small can sliced mushrooms, optional 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil 1 tablespoon garlic, minced 1 tablespoon onions, minced 1 small can tomato paste 1 medium can crushed tomatoes Herbs and seasoning to your taste, McDaniel uses basil, chives, parsley, oregano, nutmeg, cumin and smoked paprika Salt […]
Peanut Butter Cookies

Ingredients 2 1/2 cups plain white flour, Hyman recommends the Lily brand 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 cups margarine 1 cup sugar 1 cup dark brown sugar, firmly packed 1 – 16-ounce jar peanut butter 2 eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Directions Preheat oven to 350 F. Sift flour, baking soda and […]