Louisiana Catfish

Prep: 5 min Cook: 8 min
275 cal, 0g carbs, 30g protein, 0g fiber, 16g fat, 5g sat fat, 110 chol, 725mg sodium

Ingredients:

• 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
• 1 1/2 tsp lemon pepper
• 1 1/2 lbs catfish fillets
• 4 tsp unsalted butter
• 2Tbs fresh parsley, chopped
• lemon wedges
• oil
  

Directions:

1. Coat a grill pan with oil and heat pan over med-high.
2. In a sm bowl combine Cajun seasoning & lemon pepper; sprinkle on fillets & rub to coat.
3. Coat fillets with nonstick cooking spray or oil.
4. Place fillets in pan; cook 4-5 min per side until fish flakes easily with a fork.
5. Top with butter and sprinkle with parsley & serve with lemon wedges.
   

Southern Red Velvet Cake

Prep: 20-30 mins Bake: 20 mins

Cake Ingredients:

• 2 1/2 c high quality all-purpose flour (Preferably White Lilly Flour)
  
• 1 1/2 c sugar
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp cocoa powder
• 1 1/2 c vegetable oil (Do not substitute butter, margarine, shortening or any other oils)
  
• 1 c buttermilk, room temperature
• 2 lg eggs, room temperature
• 2 Tbs red food coloring (Do not use beet juice it will not yield the proper coloring)
  
• 1 tsp white distilled vinegar
• 1 tsp high quality vanilla extract

Cream Cheese Frosting Ingredients:

• 1 lb cream cheese, softened
• 2 sticks real butter, softened
• 1 tsp high quality vanilla extract
• 4 c sifted confectioners' sugar
• Chopped pecans & fresh raspberries or strawberries, for garnish

Cake Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Lightly grease & flour two 8-9" cake pans or line two 12-cup muffin pans with cupcake papers.
3. In a md mixing bowl, sift together: flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, & cocoa powder.
4. In a lg bowl gently beat together: oil, buttermilk, eggs, food coloring, vinegar, & vanilla with a handheld electric mixer.
5. Add the sifted dry ingredients to the wet, mix until smooth & thoroughly combined.
6. Divide batter evenly between cake pans or among the cupcake tins about 2/3 filled.
7. Bake in oven for ab 20-22 min, turning pans once, half way through for even cooking.
8. Test cakes with a toothpick for doneness.
9. Remove from oven & cool completely before frosting.

Frosting Directions:

1. In a lg mixing bowl, beat: cream cheese, butter & vanilla until smooth.
2. Add sugar and beat on low speed until incorporated.
3. Increase the speed to high, mix until very light & fluffy.
4. Frost the cakes with a butter knife or pipe it on with a big star tip.
5. Garnish with chopped pecans, sprinkles, fresh raspberry or strawberry.

Southern Fried Green Beans

Prep: 5 min Cook: 30 min-1 hr

Ingredients:

• 2 slices thick cut bacon
• 1 lb fresh green beans
• Salt & Pepper to taste

Optional Ingredients:

• 1 clove fresh garlic, minced

Directions:

1. Pre-heat a med sized sauce pan over med-high.
2. Slice bacon into 1 in wide pieces, add to pan & cook until almost crispy; stirring so pieces do not stick.
3. Optional: Saute garlic in bacon grease until golden brown.
4. Add green beans & enough water to bring to a boil.
5. Once boiling reduce heat, cover & simmer 30 min to 1 hr.
6. Season with salt & pepper.

Hoosier (Sugar Cream) Pie

Prep: 10 min Preheat: 450F Bake: 40 min Serves: 6-8

Ingredients:

• 1 1/3 c sugar
  
• 1/2 c all-purpose flour, unsifted
• 1/2 pint (1 c) whipping cream
• 3/4 c milk
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract, optional
  
• 1, 9", unbaked pie shell
• 2 Tbs butter, cut into small pieces
• Pinch nutmeg

Directions:

1. In a mixing bowl combine sugar, flour, cream, milk, & vanilla.
   
2. Pour mixture into pie shell.
3. Dot butter bits all around top of pie.
4. Sprinkle with nutmeg.
5. Bake, 10 minutes.
6. Reduce oven temperature to 350F.
7. Bake another 30 min.
8. Remove from oven when top has
9. Cool to room temperature & then refrigerate a minimum of 3 hours until chilled.
10. Serve chilled.
11. Cook's Note: If using a glass baking dish, lower oven temperature by 25F.