S. L. Watson

Ground beef is a staple in many homes. There are countless ground beef recipes and this cookbook compiles all your favorite and timeless recipes into one easy to use book. This is family pleasing homestyle cooking. Included are recipes for casseroles, skillet meals, main dishes, burgers, soups, tacos, meatloaf, sandwiches and more. I am sure you will find this cookbook handy in more ways than one. With over 250 recipes, you will find a meal for most any occasion. Whether you prefer a homestyle meal or something quick & easy, you will find numerous recipes to serve your family. Casseroles are a huge favorite in my house. I make casseroles several times a week. They are perfect for busy families. Casseroles can be made ahead and reheated when ready to eat. On days where life does not allow us to eat together, a casserole is perfect.

Canned beans are delicious, nutritious, easy and economical to use. In my area, you can buy a 15 oz. can of most any variety of beans for a $1.00 or less. Canned beans are a staple in my house. We use them in main dishes with meat and meatless dishes, fresh salads, soups and for easy side dishes. In this cookbook, you will find recipes using canned beans as the star of the recipe and also recipes where beans play a complimentary role. Canned beans are perfect for ethnic dishes. Canned beans are available in so many varieties and seasoning flavors. Canned beans are great for a protein packed addition to fresh salads, great for bean burgers and quick to add to your favorite soups. Keep your pantry stocked with a wide variety of canned beans to be used in your favorite recipes.Beans are an economical and healthy main dish alternative. We still eat meat in our household but I try to feature bean meals several times a week. Mexican dishes and casseroles are our favorite meals and beans play a big part in providing nutrition and fiber. With time constraints on our lives, I also need a dinner that can be fixed quickly and one the family loves to eat. We absolutely love baked beans. I keep cans of baked beans in the pantry all the time.We love spicy or flavored baked beans in burritos with onions, tomatoes and cheese, added to a salad, served over toast, baked potatoes and biscuits. Try the different varieties of beans available at the supermarket. Seasoned baked beans or other beans are great added to ground beef for burgers, stuffed into peppers, tomatoes, onions or squash.

There is a reason pork is a dinnertime favorite. Most cuts are lean and cook quickly. In the South, pork is most famous for barbecue, but my family loves pork in all types of dishes. Included are recipes for pork chops, pork tenderloin, ribs and pork roast. Homestyle meals, slow cooker meals, skillet dinners and more are all included in this everyday recipe collection. Grilling pork has never been easier to do. Most any cut of pork is delicious on a wood, gas or charcoal grill. The grilling recipes are easy to prepare and the marinades make the pork extra juicy and delicious.

Pimento cheese is probably the most famous sandwich spread in the south. There is a reason it is one of the most loved sandwich spreads. The tangy creamy texture is perfect for sandwich spreads. We also love ham, tuna and bean spreads. Of course with a great sandwich, you need a delicious dip to go with the chips. We grow our own vegetables and you always need a delicious dip or spread for fresh veggies. Included are 200 family favorite spreads and dips.Don't save your dip recipes for holidays or game day. Try the dips on cooked chicken, beef, pork or seafood. Try marinating your favorite cut of meat in your favorite dip. Tailgating is huge in the south. Everyone has a favorite team and we always compete for the best recipes. While the grill is cooking your favorite meat, you need snacks and appetizers for the game. The wide variety of spreads and dips will meet any game day taste.

Potatoes are a staple in my household and can be used in a wide variety of recipes. Potatoes are great for main dishes. They are filling and go well with most any meat or vegetable. They are great for breakfast pies and you can make ordinary scalloped potatoes into a main dish with meat. Sweet potato and potato sweets are common in the south. We grow sweet potatoes and potatoes in our gardens and are always looking for ways to use them. Of course, sweet potato pies are famous for the holidays.Potatoes make a great side dish, meal and even dessert. Potato salads, french fries, potato soups and mashed potatoes are the universal favorites but there are a wide variety of meals that can be made from potatoes. I have included numerous variations for potato salads, french fries, soups and mashed potatoes. There is no reason to eat boring mashed potatoes or french fries again. With around 200 recipes, you will be certain to find a favorite potato dish for main meals, soups, salads, sides dishes or dessert.

On a cold winter's night, my mother would always have brownies or gingerbread ready for our family night parties or a quick dessert. She would serve hot chocolate and we would enjoy family night fun and spending time together. I share this same tradition with my family today.I have included our favorite brownie, gingerbread and hot chocolate recipes. If coffee is your preferred beverage, included are our favorite dessert coffee recipes. There is nothing wrong with using a brownie mix. You can take a package brownie mix from plain to gourmet in a snap with these quick recipes.What would the holidays be without gingerbread? Don't just save these recipes for holidays. Serve these delicious gingerbread recipes year round. Hot chocolate and dessert coffees are served often in the winter. Pots and pots of chocolate and coffee are served at church dinners and parties. Included are our favorite hot chocolate and dessert coffee recipes.

Nuts, popcorn and cereal can be healthy and nutritious snacks. Whether you like your munchies, sweet or savory, you will find many recipes for your favorite snacks. The recipes are great for late night snacks, tailgating, ball games, mid afternoon snacks, lunches and holiday appetizers. The snack mixes make great gifts for the holidays. They are easy to make and everyone loves to snack.Nuts are heart healthy and we all need to eat more of them. Peanuts, pecans and walnuts are most famous in the south but everyone loves cashews. Add a few ingredients and you can turn your basic nut into a delicious appetizer or snack.Dry cereal is great as a snack by itself but when transformed with a few ingredients, you have a great snack mix. Pita chips are my favorite and included are all my favorite toppings for pita chips.

My family loves meat or vegetable pies and quiches. I make them at least twice a week. Included are over 150 homestyle recipes for your favorite breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner pies. Meatless or vegetable pies are great for breakfast, lunch or brunch. Our favorites are the Green Bean Mushroom Pie, Broccoli Pie and Cauliflower Pie. Pies and quiches include recipes for chicken, turkey, seafood, beef, pork and vegetables. The recipes are family tested and approved.You can use your favorite homemade pie crust recipe in place of a refrigerated crust if desired. I keep refrigerated pie crust on hand so making a pie or quiche for dinner is quick and easy. Biscuits and crescent rolls also make a great crust. Also included are recipes for crustless pies and quiches. With the wide variety of recipes, you will be sure to find several favorites your family will love. You can omit the pie crust in many recipes. Spray your pie pan with non stick cooking spray before filling when omitting the crust.

Meatloaf and burgers are an all time family dinner favorite. Families have been serving meatloaf and burgers for decades. Meatloaf is the one dinner either you love or hate. We've all had great meatloaves and also not so great meatloaves. If you enjoy meatloaf, you might want to make two for leftovers. I have included several recipes using leftover meatloaf. Hamburgers and beef sandwiches are a staple in my house. Included are numerous recipes for burgers, hearty steak or ground beef sandwiches along with several sloppy joe recipes. There is nothing better than a juicy steak. Included are many recipes for steaks using seasonings and marinades.Hearty beef main dishes are a staple in my house. I usually make a lasagna or meat pie for busy weekends. They are easy to reheat and everyone can eat when ready. Skillet meals, hearty beef salads and casseroles are my favorite go to weeknight dinner. Skillet meal and casserole recipes often a wide variety of taste for everyone to enjoy. I keep main dish salads prepared in the refrigerator. We eat salad as a main meal at least 5 times a week if not everyday. Main dish salads are a great way to get your family to eat vegetables but also include the beef they love.

Fruit desserts are one of our favorite desserts. We love pies, cobblers, crisp, cakes and more made with fruit. I have included a wide variety of desserts using fresh, frozen and canned fruits. All your favorite fruit cobblers, fried pies, turnovers, dumplings, cakes and pies are included. I have also included desserts and trifles made from your favorite fresh or canned fruits.A fresh fruit pie baking in the oven means home to me. My mother would bake fresh pies quite often. I still see the joy on her face when we devoured her pies. Fresh fruit pies have a smell and taste that compares to no other pie. I have included all my mother's favorite recipes for fruit pies and tarts. Being from the south, fried pies and fruit dumplings are a mainstay for fresh, frozen or canned fruits. Fried pies are a southern staple and are made from all kinds of fruit. Cakes are one of the premier desserts. There is nothing more delicious than a beautiful cake on your dessert table. Layer cakes, bundt cakes and sheet cakes are all included in the recipes.

Fresh fish is one of my favorite quick and easy dinners to cook for the family. We love fish and included are recipes to bake, broil, grill, marinate and fry numerous varieties of fresh fish. Fish is a healthy alternative to red meat and flavoring the fish with sauces or a salsa will take a simple dinner to a gourmet meal. You will find recipes for flounder, salmon, mahi mahi, haddock, tilapia, grouper, catfish, trout, snapper and swordfish.If you love grilled fish for a quick and easy summertime meal, you will find numerous recipes for grilled fish. Simple marinades are best for fresh fish meals and provide fresh and bold flavors to your meal. Fresh fish is easy to cook and clean up is kept to a minimum as most dishes can be cooked in one pan or skillet.

There is nothing I enjoy more in a southern garden than fresh ripe tomatoes. We long all year for the fresh and natural taste of vine ripened tomatoes. Ripe, juicy and so good with most any meal. It seems I always grow more tomatoes than we can eat. I am always looking for new ideas to use the tomatoes. Included are southern favorites for using your home grown tomatoes year round. Recipes include Grilled Cilantro Lime Griddle Cake Sandwiches, Stuffed Green Tomato Casserole, Fresh Tomato Chunky Marinara Sauce, Raspberry Tomato Jam, Rustic Spinach and Tomato Tart, Fried Green Tomato Salad and Tomato Parmesan Gnocchi. Enjoy fresh salads, southern sides, savory pies, tarts, main dishes and more with this southern recipe collection.

Corn is great anytime of the year. When fresh corn is ready in the garden, I am always looking for ways to use corn. Canned or frozen corn is a great substitute for fresh corn in the recipes. Corn is versatile and can be added to most main dishes. Whether you use corn as a side dish or add corn to stretch a main meal, it is a tasty way to eat vegetables.With 100 recipes, you are sure to find a new family favorite. Included are recipes for corn on the cob, appetizers, soups, side dishes, breads and main dishes. Sample recipes include Grilled Corn Salsa, Beefy Corn Nachos, Black Bean & Corn Pork Chops, Smoky Corn and Chicken Salad, Cheesy Corn Pie, Grilled Corn with Maple Vinaigrette, Creole Cornbread and Cajun Corn Chowder.

Ultimate breakfast cookbook is filled with over 450 breakfast recipes for eggs, meats, pancakes, waffles, French toast, coffee cakes, breads, cinnamon rolls, muffins, doughnuts, casseroles, quiches, fruit salads, cereals and beverages. Most any recipe for breakfast your family desires is included in this cookbook. Many are easy to make and can be prepared ahead of time. If you are looking for weekend recipes or a quick breakfast for work or school, you will be sure to find it. You always need a gravy recipe for your fresh hot biscuits. As a life long southerner, gravy and biscuits are a staple in my house. Eggs are eaten everyday in my house. Omelets are easy to make and can be filled with just about any savory meat or vegetable. I make omelets when I need to clean out the refrigerator. Everyone picks their filling and it becomes a family affair. Pancakes can be made into just about any flavor imaginable. We love savory and sweet pancakes for breakfast. I also serve savory pancakes for lunch and dinner. I always make a double batch of pancakes to keep in the freezer. Reheat the pancakes in the microwave or toaster and breakfast is ready in a flash.Waffle batters are easy to make and cooked waffles will keep for 2 months well wrapped in the freezer. A quick breakfast or dinner can be made in no time. Use the cornbread waffle recipe and add any creamy meat topping you like. Use your imagination and the waffle recipes you create will be endless.Doughnuts, savory rolls and cinnamon rolls are always a welcome treat for breakfast. I especially love to have them available in the freezer for when I have unexpected guest. Weekend mornings are extra special when the family gathers for these treats. French toast is the dish most requested for breakfast in my family. The kids love all flavors of French toast. Most French toast recipes are easy to make and can be assembled the night before. Coffee cakes make a great breakfast but are also good for snacks and desserts. They are easy to make and can be made in a wide variety of flavors. There is no reason to run to the drive thru for a quick sandwich when you can make a delicious sandwich at home. Included are some of our tasty and quick favorite sandwich recipes. Oatmeal for breakfast is not just a winter favorite but perfect for breakfast year round. In the summer and winter when citrus and fresh fruit are so delicious, a fresh fruit salad is the perfect partner for breakfast. When your favorite fruit is not in season, serve canned or frozen fruits.