I ran across this list, and it really made me chuckle. I hope it will brighten your day as well.
THINGS YOU WILL NEVER HEAR A SOUTHERNER SAY
• Duct tape won’t fix that.
• Honey, I think we should sell the pickup and buy a sedan.
• We don’t keep firearms in this house.
• I thought Graceland was tacky.
• We’re vegetarians.
• I’ll have grapefruit and grapes instead of biscuits and gravy.
• Who cares who won the Civil War!
• I just couldn’t find a thing at Walmart.
• Trim the fat off that steak.
• Unsweetened tea tastes better.
• Does that salad bar have bean sprouts?
• I just don’t have a favorite college team.
On the flip side, next week, I have Southern sayings for every occasion.
I love it when things just make me laugh out loud.
Today, I have some appetizers that I hope you will give a try. Thanks for reading.
CORNBREAD BITES
2/3 cup flour
½ cup yellow cornmeal
1 tablespoon sugar
1½ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
½ cup sour cream
¼ cup thinly sliced green onions
1 (8¾-ounce) can cream-style corn
Dash of hot sauce
1 large egg, slightly beaten
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Mix the first five ingredients in a large bowl. Add all other ingredients and stir until moistened. Spray miniature muffin tins with Pam, and divide batter evenly into each cup. Bake for 10 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for two minutes and remove from pan.
SAUSAGE CUPS
1 pound of your favorite ground sausage
1 (8-ounce) package shredded cheddar cheese
1 (16-ounce) container of sour cream
1 regular package dry ranch salad dressing mix
4 packages frozen phyllo (Filo) cups
Brown sausage in a skillet and drain well. Mix remaining ingredients, and divide evenly into Filo cups. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
HAM AND CHEESE SKEWERS
½ pound sliced smoked ham, cubed
Assorted cheese cubes
Apple slices, cut into thirds
Coarse grain mustard or chutney
Thread cheese, apple and ham onto 4-inch skewers. Place on plate and cover with damp paper towel to chill. Serve with coarse grain mustard or chutney.
• Contact Lee Ann Flemming at lafkitchen@hughes.net.
