Articles written by Cyndi Allison

Southerners like to use what is on hand, and they also like to borrow basic dish ideas from other counties and make them uniquely down home.

Jul 2, 2006 - Cyndi Allison

I don't think it gets any more southern than pan fried potatoes. Fried potatoes are easy to cook, and they are very filling.

Jun 24, 2006 - Cyndi Allison

Cool Kidney Bean Salad is a great dish for hot summer days. It's easy to put together. Just chill and serve for a special side dish.

Jun 21, 2006 - Cyndi Allison

Don't heat up the kitchen. Make No Cook Butterfinger Pudding. It's easy to whip up, only three ingredients. Plus, this summer pudding dish tastes devine.

Jun 20, 2006 - Cyndi Allison

Zip Lock Baggie Ice Cream is a fun treat to make at picnics or on camp outs. Kids love making ice cream in zip lock bags. Actually, adults do too.

Jun 18, 2006 - Cyndi Allison

It's hard to beat Scratch Brownies. Some desserts go in and out of favor, but brownies never go begging.

Jun 7, 2006 - Cyndi Allison

Fresh corn is delicious and easy to prepare. Boil it, grill it, or try this yummy fresh skillet corn recipe.

May 30, 2006 - Cyndi Allison

Southern folk love free stuff especially when it’s GOOD free stuff. Kraft Food’s Food & Family magazine definitely makes the grade.

May 20, 2006 - Cyndi Allison

People are always impressed with my New Orleans inspired dishes. I'm almost embarrassed when asked for my recipes to confess that I use boxed mixes. Zatarain's!

May 18, 2006 - Cyndi Allison

If you're not a fan of crab cakes, then you've probably only tried the restaurant versions. Those are usually bland and heavily breaded to save money. Try this recipe.

May 13, 2006 - Cyndi Allison

Bacon and cheese sandwiches are favorites around here. When my son was little he requested these for his birthday party. There are tips for making these "just so."

May 7, 2006 - Cyndi Allison

My boys would eat Southern Cornbread every night if I’d make up a pan, but my waist just wouldn’t handle that. As far as homemade breads go, cornbread is super simple.

May 1, 2006 - Cyndi Allison

Celebrate strawberry season with my quick and easy Strawberry Pudding recipe. It's the perfect time to play around with these fabulous fruits that are healthy and yummy

Apr 27, 2006 - Cyndi Allison

Meat Loaf is a good old-fashioned southern staple meat dish. Meat Loaf is typically made in a loaf bread pan. Good stuff. But, Electric Skillet Meat Loaf is even better.

Apr 21, 2006 - Cyndi Allison

I remember my Granddaddy pulling out his pocketknife and carefully digging up dandelions in the yard. Never mind the pretty yellow blossoms. Dandelions were weeds, and they had to go—root and all. Granddaddy would probably have a really good laugh if he knew that I grub up my dandelions, cook them and eat them.

Apr 19, 2006 - Cyndi Allison