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 […]
Sweet Cornbread

Ingredients 1 tablespoon butter 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup cornmeal 1 tablespoon baking powder ½ cup sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup half and half 2 large eggs 6 tablespoons butter, melted ⅓ cup honey 1 tablespoon vanilla extract Directions Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease your cast iron skillet by placing one tablespoon of butter in cast iron skillet and placing it in the oven to melt. Remove from oven […]