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In this video, Betty demonstrates how to make fluffy and flavorful Browned Butter Mashed Potatoes. These make a great accompaniment to almost any meal; with the extra flavor from the browned butter, they are extra special! Ingredients: ¾ cup butter (1 ½ sticks) 4 pounds potatoes, peeled and sliced into 3/8-inch slices. (I used Idaho potatoes, but you may use any potatoes that cook and mash well.) 3 teaspoons salt 1 ¼ cup milk 1 teaspoon lemon juice ¼ teaspoon white pepper Place ¾ cup butter in a heavy saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until butter begins to turn golden brown—about 8 minutes. Immediately remove from heat and pour into a Pyrex glass measuring cup. The butter will become overbrowned if allowed to sit in the hot saucepan. Reserve about 2 tablespoons of the browned butter in a Pyrex custard cup for use as a topping for the mashed potatoes when they are done. Place 4 pounds of peeled and sliced potatoes into a large pot and cover with water. Add 2 teaspoons salt and place over medium heat. When the potatoes come to a boil, reduce the heat and boil 20 minutes, or until tender. Drain the potatoes, discarding the potato water. Let potatoes sit for a few minutes, so that they will dry out a bit. Meanwhile, stir 1 teaspoon lemon juice into 1 1/4 cup milk. Now, mash the potatoes with a potato masher to desired consistency. Add browned butter (except for the 2 reserved tablespoons), 1 teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon white pepper, and about 1 cup of the


In this video, Betty demonstrates how to make a great side dish for lunch or dinner—Bettys Orange Glazed Beets. The beets are glazed with a paste made of brown sugar, butter, flour, and orange juice. The combination of sweet and tart with the beets is fantastic! Beets are a natural source of beta carotene, a component that promotes good health and prevents disease. Ingredients: 16 oz. can sliced beets 1 tablespoon butter or margarine 2 tablespoons flour 2 tablespoons brown sugar ½ cup orange juice Heat 16 oz. beets in their own liquid. In a small saucepan, melt 1 tablespoon butter. Remove from heat. Add 2 tablespoons flour, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, and ½ cup orange juice. Return to heat, stirring constantly until thickened. Drain heated beets. Add sauce to beets, and stir gently to coat. Pour into a nice serving dish. These beets are an excellent accompaniment to almost any meat entree. Happy beet-eating!


In this video, Betty demonstrates how to make Classic Waldorf Salad. This salad was originally created in 1893 at the Waldorf Hotel (later to become the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel). The basics of this salad were apples, celery, and mayonnaise at the beginning. Later, English walnuts were added, and now there are many versions of Waldorf Salad. I add some lemon juice, sugar, salt, and whipped cream for a gorgeous, luscious salad or dessert. Ingredients: 2 cups diced red apples (I used red delicious apples.) 1 cup 1-inch julienne celery sticks 1/2 cup broken English walnuts 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon sugar dash of salt 1/2 cup whipping cream, whipped Combine, 2 cups diced apple, 1 cup chopped celery, and 1/2 cup broken English walnuts in a nice serving bowl. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, blend 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice, 1 tablespoon sugar, and a dash of salt. Set aside. Whip 1/2 cup whipping cream. Fold into the mayonnaise mixture. Fold dressing into Waldorf Salad. You may use this as a salad or as a dessert. Just place a serving in a salad bowl or on a dessert dish. It’s lovely, and tasty! I hope you like this one!


In this video, Betty demonstrates how to make her Hot Spiced Apple Cider. Its getting just the right time of year here in Kentucky when a nice, hot drink is appealing. This Hot Spiced Apple Cider is flavored with cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and cloves. You can make it with either apple cider or apple juice. Its great for children, too! Ingredients: 2 quarts apple cider (You may substitute apple juice, if you prefer.) ½ cup firmly packed light brown sugar 2 whole nutmegs 4 cinnamon sticks 16 whole cloves 16 whole allspice In a large saucepan, combine 2 quarts apple cider (or apple juice) and ½ cup brown sugar. Tie spices (2 whole nutmegs, 4 cinnamon sticks, 16 whole cloves, and 16 whole allspice) in a cheesecloth bag; crush with a mallet, and add to the saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove spice bag, and ladle Hot Spiced Apple Cider into mugs and serve. This Hot Spiced Apple Cider tastes great with Bettys Pumpkin Molasses Muffins, and the two make a perfect combination during fall, winter, and early spring! Cheers!


In this video, Betty demonstrates how to make hearty and delicious Comforting Homemade Vegetable Beef Soup. It is slow cooked with steak cubes and tasty vegetables and spices. It is made in such a way as to make it the lowest fat version of soup that has meat in it. Ingredients: 2 pounds lean beef cubes, trimmed of fat (I used 1 pound of eye of round steak and 1 pound of top sirloin steak.) 1 to 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon salt 3 quarts (12 cups water) 3 cups tomato juice 2/3 of an 8-oz. can tomato sauce 3 bay leaves 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 onion, chopped 3 cups mixed vegetables (I used a 16-oz. package of frozen vegetable soup starter. If you cannot find this, just use frozen mixed vegetables, or drained Veg-all, or freshly chopped vegetables of your choice.) 1 teaspoon chili powder 6 additional cups water saltine crackers, for serving (I used fat-free saltine crackers.) Chop 2 pounds of lean beef into cubes. (I prefer to use steak, because it is less fatty than stew meat.) Heat 1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil in a deep skillet. Brown the beef cubes in the oil, until there is no pink on the outside. Pour 3 quarts (12 cups) water into a large pot. Add 1 tablespoon of salt, and then add the browned beef cubes. Cook, uncovered, over low heat for about 3 hours. Most of the liquid will evaporate or be absorbed by the meat. (you might want to check the meat while it is cooking, to make sure it doesn’t boil dry


In this video, Betty demonstrates how to make an American classic, Campbells Soups Green Bean Casserole. A delicious blend of mushroom soup and onion crisps over green beans, this version also has sharp Cheddar cheese and chopped red bell pepper. It is great for holiday meals! Ingredients: 10.75 oz. can condensed cream of mushroom soup ½ cup milk Dash ground black pepper 4 cups cooked cut green beans (I used two 15 oz. cans, drained) ¼ cup red bell pepper, chopped 1 1/3 cups French fried onions, divided (These come in a can, or you can make your own.) ¾ cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, divided In a large bowl, stir 10.75 oz. cream of mushroom soup, ½ cup milk, dash black pepper, 2 cans drained green beans, ¼ cup chopped red bell pepper, 2/3 cup French fried onions, and ½ cup Cheddar cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes, or until the bean mixture is hot and bubbling. In a small bowl, mix the remaining 2/3 cup of French fried onions and ¼ cup shredded Cheddar cheese. Sprinkle over the top of the casserole. Bake for 5 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown. Remove from the oven and serve immediately. This is a wonderful casserole, particularly for people who think they dont like vegetables! –Betty 


In this video, Betty demonstrates how to make Fried Green Tomatoes. Betty uses the 4 green tomatoes she purchased at the Farmers Market on Saturday, dipping them in buttermilk, dredging them with a zesty cornmeal mix, and frying them until golden brown. There’s nothing like the taste of Fried Green Tomatoes! Ingredients: 4 medium-sized green tomatoes, washed and sliced into ½-inch slices ¾ cup buttermilk ½ cup cornmeal mix ½ cup flour ½ tablespoon garlic powder ground red pepper, to taste (I used 1/8 teaspoon.) salt, to taste (I used freshly ground sea salt.) black pepper, to taste (I used freshly ground black pepper.) 4 tablespoon cooking oil (I used peanut oil.) hot cayenne pepper sauce (for serving) In a gallon-sized zip-lock bag, place ½ cup cornmeal mix, ½ cup flour, ½ tablespoon garlic powder, and 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper. Close the bag and shake it, distributing the ingredients, and then set it aside. Pour ¾ cup buttermilk into a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and then set aside. Place an iron (or other) skillet over medium heat, and add 4 tablespoons of cooking oil. When the oil is hot (not smoking), quickly prepare your green tomato slices for frying. For each slice, dip it first into the seasoned buttermilk, then into the spiced cornmeal mixture, coating generously, and then place it into the hot oil in the skillet. Continue until the skillet is full (single layer), or you have used all of your green tomato slices. Now fry the coated


In this video, Betty demonstrates how to make a delicious and nutritious drink, her RefreshingTomato Juice Cocktail. This drink is made with tomato juice, flavored with hot sauce, lemon juice, and Worcestershire sauce. With a few snips of cilantro on top and a celery stalk stirrer, it is a very refreshing drink! (You can make it alcoholic by adding Vodka, if you choose.) Ingredients: 2 ¾ cups tomato juice, chilled ¼ teaspoon hot sauce (Tabasco or Louisiana Hot Sauce) ½ tablespoon lemon juice, chilled ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce vodka (optional), as desired snipped cilantro for garnish celery sticks for stirrers In a medium-sized pitcher, combine 2 ¾ cups tomato juice, ¼ teaspoon hot sauce, ½ tablespoon lemon juice, and ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce. Stir well. Pour individual servings into medium clear glasses. Add vodka, if desired. Sprinkle snipped cilantro on top of serving glass. Insert a celery stirrer, and serve cold. Delicious!!!

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