Posts Tagged ‘dinner’
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 gorgeous and flavorful Summertime Fruit Salad. The in-season fruits of peaches, blackberries, and bananas are used in this salad, and it is bound together with a tangy lemon sauce. Very Refreshing! Ingredients: 3 medium-sized peaches, peeled and sliced 3 medium bananas, peeled and sliced 1 pint blackberries, washed and drained. 1/4 to 1/2 cup lemon juice (freshly squeezed or reconstituted) 1/2 cup Splenda (or sugar) Slice 3 peaches and 3 bananas into two separate bowls. Immediately cover each bowl of fruit with up to 1/4 cup of lemon juice to hold the color and freshness. Wash and drain 1 pint of blackberries into a separate bowl. Now, use a large bowl, and combine the 3 prepared fruits (including lemon juice). Add 1/2 cup Splenda or sugar. Stir gently, so that the blackberries will not bleed into the other fruits. When completely blended, pour the fruit mixture into a nice, clear serving bowl. Cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until ready to serve. This is a great salad for using seasonal fruits; it looks and tastes lovely!
In this video, Betty demonstrates how to make a scrumptious Tart and Tangy Tartar Sauce. This sauce goes wonderfully with the full Southern Catfish Dinner prepared in bettyskitchen. (The remaining videos will be uploaded within the next few days.) Ingredients: ½ cup mayonnaise 1 tablespoon dill pickle relish 1 tablespoon chopped green olives stuffed with pimientos ½ tablespoon minced onion ½ tablespoon fresh chopped parsley (or ½ teaspoon dried parsley) ½ tablespoon lemon juice dash of garlic salt In a small mixing bowl, combine ½ cup mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon dill pickle relish, 1 tablespoon chopped stuffed green olives, ½ tablespoon minced onion, ½ tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, ½ tablespoon lemon juice, and a dash of garlic salt. Stir until blended. Place into serving dish, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until ready to use. This Tart and Tangy Tartar Sauce will be great with fish, shrimp, or crab—and, particularly with Bettys Southern Catfish Dinner! Enjoy!!!
In this video, Betty demonstrates how to make a New Year’s Eve Sparkling Drink. It is a beautiful drink, and tastes wonderful. With pineapple sherbet, fresh strawberries, and your choice of champagne or sparkling white grape juice, it’s sure to please just about everyone! Cheers, and Happy New Year! Ingredients: 1 1/2 quarts pineapple sherbet 2 cups fresh strawberries, cut into eighths champagne or sparkling white grape juice, about 3/4 cup per serving (You can get this in 25.4-oz. bottles at your grocery store.) Clear stemmed glasses for serving Spoon about 2 1/2 to 3 scoops of pineapple sherbet into each stemmed glass. Top each serving with about 1/4 cup strawberries. Pour champagne over each serving. Serve immediately. YUM!
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In this video, Betty demonstrates how to make healthy and delicious broiled breaded catfish. In this recipe the breading holds the moisture in, so that the cooked catfish is light and flaky—delightful! Ingredients: ½ stick butter or margarine, melted (I used margarine.) 2 tablespoons lemon juice ( I used reconstituted lemon juice from a jar.) 4 or 5 fresh catfish fillets (1 ½ pounds) 1 cup Italian-seasoned dry breadcrumbs Lemon wedges for garnish In a small, shallow bowl, combine ½ stick melted butter or margarine and 2 tablespoons lemon juice. In a second small, shallow bowl, place 1 cup of Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs. Dredge each piece of fish in the breadcrumbs, then dip in the butter mixture, and dredge again in the breadcrumbs. Place the breaded fish fillets on the rack of a broiler pan. (I cover mine with aluminum foil for easy clean-up; you can spray with cooking oil spray instead.) Broil the fish about 5 or 6 inches away from heat, with the oven door partially open, for about 10 minutes, or when fish flakes easily when tested with a fork. Watch the broiling process carefully, as the breading can get too dark. If the breading darkens before the fish flakes, you may want to use a spatula and carefully turn each fillet over to brown the other side while the fish cooks completely. This fish will be very tender, so you will need to carefully transfer it to a serving platter when done. Garnish with lemon wedges, which may be squeezed over the top of the catfish before …
In this video, Betty demonstrates how to make a colorful, delightful Pineapple Orange Layered Gelatin Salad, sometimes called “Sawdust Salad.” It tastes great, goes with just about anything, and is very inviting! It will be one of your favorites!!! Ingredients: 1 small box lemon Jello (I used sugar-free, but I suggest you use regular, unless you are accustomed to using sugar-free.) 1 small box orange gelatin (Again, I used sugar-free, but I suggest you use regular, usless you are accustomed to using sugar-free.) 2 cups hot water 1 1/2 cups cold water 2 bananas, sliced 20 oz. can crushed pineapple, drained (Save the juice for later in this recipe!) 1 cup (or more to taste) miniature marshmallows 1 cup reserved pineapple juice 1/2 cup sugar 2 tablespoons flour 1 well-beaten egg 1/2 pint whipping cream (very cold) 3 oz. cream cheese, softened 12/ cup to 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese Dissolve 1 small box lemon Jello and 1 small box orange Jello in 2 cups hot water. Add 1 1/2 cups cold water. Place in a large, clear bowl. Add 2 sliced bananas and 20 oz. drained, crushed pineapple. Stir. Sprinkle approximately 1 cup of miniature marshmallows over the top. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until set, at least 4 hours. Meanwhile, begin your pineapple pudding layer. Combine 1 cup reserved pineapple juice, 1/2 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons flour, and 1 well-beaten egg. Stir until smooth. Place over low heat and cook, stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbly. Allow …
In this video, Betty demonstrates how to make a luscious Light Lemon Pie. I substituted low fat/low sugar substitutes for almost every ingredient in this pie, yet it tastes indulgent and scrumptious! This is a great dessert if you are watching fat/sugar/calories! Ingredients: 1 small package lemon-flavored gelatin (I used a small package of sugar-free Jello.) 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar (You may substitute an artificial sweetener in place of the sugar.) 1 cup boiling water 1/4 cup cold water 2 tablespoons lemon juice (You may use freshly-squeezed lemon juice or bottle lemon juice.) 6-oz to 8-oz. carton lemon-flavored yogurt (I used 6-oz. “lite” lemon yogurt.) 8-oz container frozen whipped topping, thawed (I used 8-oz. fat-free whipped topping; it is also avaiable in the sugar-free variety.) 1 to 2 teaspoons grated lemon rind 9-oz. graham cracker crust–10-inch diameter (I used a reduced-fat “ready-to-serve” graham cracker crust.) whipped topping, grated lemon rind, lemon slices, for garnish In a large mixing bowl, combine a small package of lemon-flavored Jello, 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar, and 1 cup boiling water. Stir for a few minutes, until the gelatin dissolves. Stir in 1/4 cup cold water and 2 tablespoons lemon juice. Chill about an hour, or until the mixture is the consistency of unbeaten egg whites. Fold 6-oz. to 8-oz. lemon yogurt, 8 oz. thawed whipped topping, and 1 to 2 teaspoons lemon rind into gelatin mixture. Pour into crust. Chill at least 3 hours, or until firmly …
In this video, Betty demonstrates how to make Spiced Buttercream Frosting, using some spices from “the spice island of the Caribbean,” Grenada. This is a wonderful version of buttercream frosting, with a little orange juice, ground cloves, and ground cinnamon added! You will love this special twist to an old favorite! Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened to room temperature 3 cups confectioners sugar 1 tablespoon orange juice ¼ teaspoon ground cloves ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon Combine 1 cup butter with 3 cups confectioners sugar, creaming until light and fluffy. Add 1 tablespoon orange juice. Beat until spreading consistency. Beat in ¼ teaspoon ground cloves and ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon. This is a beautiful and delicious frosting for cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and fruit and nut breads. I will be uploading a Mothers Day cake tomorrow that is perfect for using this frosting! Much love, Betty




