Fried Pork Chops
Ingredients:
- 2 lbs of pork chops
- 2 cups of buttermilk
- 2 cups of all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon of paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions:
- Marinate the pork chops in buttermilk for at least an hour.
- In a separate bowl, mix flour, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Dredge the marinated pork chops in the flour mixture.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet and fry the pork chops until golden brown and crispy.
Mac and Cheese
Ingredients:
- 2 cups of elbow macaroni
- 4 cups of sharp cheddar cheese
- 3 cups of milk
- 1/2 cup of unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup of all-purpose flour
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Cook the macaroni according to package instructions and set aside.
- In a saucepan, melt butter and whisk in flour to create a roux.
- Gradually add milk, whisking continuously to avoid lumps.
- Add cheddar cheese and stir until melted, creating a creamy sauce.
- Combine the sauce with the cooked macaroni, season with salt and pepper, and bake until golden.
Collard Greens
Ingredients:
- 2 bunches of collard greens
- 1/2 lb of smoked turkey
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar
- Red pepper flakes to taste
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Remove stems from collard greens and chop into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large pot, sauté smoked turkey, onion, and garlic until fragrant.
- Add collard greens, vinegar, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer until the greens are tender and flavorful.
Sweet Yams
Ingredients:
- 4 large sweet potatoes
- 1 cup of brown sugar
- 1/2 cup of unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon of cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon of nutmeg
- Salt to taste
Instructions:
- Peel and slice sweet potatoes into rounds.
- In a saucepan, melt butter and add brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Coat sweet potato slices in the caramel-like mixture.
- Bake until the yams are tender and the top is caramelized.