Vicki Wilkerson
Authentic Southern Fiction
The Lowcountry is charmingly picturesque and has a colorful history. No other place on earth duplicates the Lowcountry's graceful physical and spiritual characteristics. The arms of ancient oaks that date back 1500 years are draped with Spanish moss, making them look like elegant matriarchs with gray shawls. Much of the ground is wet with lush green foliage and palmetto trees. Sandlappers and white-tail deer decorate that land. But the thing that makes this place special is its people. Being born in this aesthetically unique place endows a person with manners and sensibilities. Life slows down here where Sundays are still reserved for worship with family and friends and for dinner with sweet tea and fried chicken.
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GRITS CASSEROLE |
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1/2 tsp. salt Brown sausage until crumbly and drain. Stir grits into boiling water with salt. Stir frequently and add more water if too stiff. Add butter, milk and cheese. Mix well. Add beaten eggs slowly stirring constantly. Add sausage. Pour into greased casserole dish. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until firm. Serves 8-10. |
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PISTACHIO COOL WHIP SALAD
1 (3 oz.) pkg. instant pistachio pudding
1 (9 oz.) container Cool Whip whipped topping
1 (16 oz.) can crushed pineapple, do not drain
1/2 c. miniature marshmallows
1/2 c. chopped pecans
½ c maraschino cherries
Small can mandarin oranges
Optional: cottage cheese, cous cous pasta, or other similar filler
With spatula, lightly mix Cool Whip and dry pistachio pudding together. Add remaining ingredients. Must be chilled overnight.
Okay, shhhh! I will be placing more of my family's secret Southern recipes here...
I'll be sharing my favorite places in the Lowcountry soon!
