Recipes
Explore our collection of historic Huntsville recipes, passed down through generations. Whether you’re a seasoned chef or a novice in the kitchen, our recipes are sure to inspire and delight. From our kitchen to yours, bon appétit!
Easy Creamy Sour Cream Chicken Casserole Recipe
Easy Creamy Sour Cream Chicken Casserole Recipe 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, boiled and cubed 1 cup sour cream 1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of chicken soup (mushroom can be substituted) 25 Ritz crackers (This equals one tube minus 8 crackers if you want to be...
German-Style Pan Potatoes
German-Style Pan Potatoes Serve this variation of German-style potato salad with roast pork or sausages. 1 1/2 pound New red potatoes, sliced 1/4-inch thick 2 ounces Bacon, diced 1/2 cup Onion, diced 1/2 cup Sugar 1/2 cup White vinegar Salt and pepper to taste Brown...
Cold Noodles with Spicy Sauce
Cold Noodles with Spicy Sauce 2 medium chicken breasts 4 oz. spaghetti pasta 2T. sesame oil 1/4 c. sesame paste 3 T. brewed tea or water 2 T. hot oil - recipe below 3T. light soy sauce 3 T. red wine vinegar Salt to taste 1/4 c. vegetable oil 2 T. chopped garlic Hot...
Pimento Cheese
Pimento Cheese 4 c. shredded sharp cheddar cheese 8 oz. cream cheese 1/2 c. mayonnaise 1 t. garlic powder 1/2 t. cayenne pepper (or more to taste) 1 t. onion powder 1 jar (4oz) diced pimento (I used more) not drained ½ c. chopped salad olives 1 small can of chopped...
Sweet Potato Rolls
Sweet Potato Rolls 4 cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp. salt 2 Tbsp. baking powder 1 cup butter, cut into pieces 1 cup cooked, mashed sweet potato 1 cup buttermilk 1/4 tsp. ground allspice 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg 1 Tbsp. sugar Combine flour, salt and baking powder. Add...
Chicken Paprika
Chicken Paprika 2 T. butter 1/4 c. olive oil 1 c. chopped onion 1 chicken cut up 1 T. Hungarian paprika salt and pepper 1/4 c. chicken stock , 1/4 c. white wine 1 large egg yolk 1/2 c. sour cream Heat the butter and 2 tablespoons of oil in a skillet over medium heat...
Lemon Chicken with Capers
Lemon Chicken with Capers 1 T. olive oil 2 whole boneless chicken breasts, halved 2/3 c. white wine 2 T. lemon juice 2 t. grated lemon zest 2 T. capers 1/2 c. sliced mushrooms 4 T. butter Heat oil in a pan, till smoking, and add chicken. Cook for about 10 minutes till...
Raspberry Crumb Cake Crust
Raspberry Crumb Cake Crust 3 c. plain flour 2/3 c. sugar 1 t. cinnamon 2 t. baking powder 1 c. butter 1 egg 1 c. milk 1 t. vanilla Filling: 2 c. frozen raspberries 3/4 c. sugar 2 t. lemon juice 3 T. cornstarch 1/2 c. water Topping: 1/2 c. plain flour 1/3 c. brown...
Barb’s Best Oven-Fried Chicken
Barb's Best Oven-Fried Chicken 2 boxes confectioners sugar 1 stick butter 1 large can of Eagle brand milk 1 t. vanilla extract 4 c. chopped pecans 2 c. coconut, shredded 1 - 12 oz. pkg. semi-sweet chocolate chips 4 oz. paraffin Cream together the first 4 ingredients....
Martha White Candy
Martha White Candy 2 boxes confectioners sugar 1 stick butter 1 large can of Eagle brand milk 1 t. vanilla extract 4 c. chopped pecans 2 c. coconut, shredded 1 - 12 oz. pkg. semi-sweet chocolate chips 4 oz. paraffin Cream together the first 4 ingredients. Add the nuts...
Delicious Fruit Pie
Delicious Fruit Pie 1 c. sugar 1 c. flour, self-rising 1 t. soda 1 c. buttermilk 1 t. vanilla 3/4 stick butter 2 c. peaches Melt the butter in a deep baking dish. Mix the sugar, flour, soda, buttermilk, and vanilla and pour the mixture into the baking dish. Pour the...
Peaches N Cream
Peaches N Cream Large can of sliced peaches 1 c. sugar 1 8-oz. cream cheese, softened 1 large instant vanilla pudding 5 T. plain flour 1 egg 3/4 c. milk 2 T. butter Drain the peaches, and save the juice. Melt your butter in a baking dish. Add the peaches. Mix the...
Chess Pie
Chess Pie 2 eggs 1 c. sugar 1 T. corn meal 1 T. plain flour 1/4 c. whole milk 1 c. butter, melted 1 t. vinegar 1 t. vanilla 1 -9” unbaked pastry shell Beat the eggs, add the sugar, and stir in the corn meal and flour. Add the milk and butter, beat in the vinegar and...
Buttermilk Candy
Buttermilk Candy 2 c. sugar 1 c. buttermilk 1 stick butter 1 t. vanilla extract Cook the sugar and buttermilk together till it forms a soft ball in water. Add a stick of butter and vanilla extract and stir till it hardens. Pour in a greased pan and place in the...
Million Dollar Pie
Million Dollar Pie 1 can Eagle Brand milk 4 T. lemon juice 1 c. crushed pineapple, drained 1/2 c. chopped cherries 1 large Cool Whip 2 graham cracker pie shells 1 c. pecans, chopped Combine all ingredients and pour into the shells. Sprinkle nuts on top, and...
Arlene’s Cherry Delight
Arlene's Cherry Delight 6 egg whites 1 t. cream of tartar 2 c. sugar 1 t. vanilla 2 c. crushed soda crackers 1 c. chopped nuts 2 pkg. Dream whip 1 16-oz. cherry pie filling 1 t. almond extract Beat egg whites, cream of tartar, vanilla, and sugar til stiff. Fold...
Chocolate Chip Pecan Crisp
Chocolate Chip Pecan Crisp 2 c. all-purpose flour 1t. salt 1 t. baking soda 1 c. brown sugar 1 c. granulated sugar 2 sticks butter 1-1/2 t. vanilla 2 eggs 2 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips 1-1/2 c. chopped pecans Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl mix the...
Comforting Rice Pudding
Comforting Rice Pudding 1 c. uncooked rice 1⁄2 t. salt Peel of an orange or lemon 3 c. low-fat milk 1 large cinnamon stick 3/4 c. sugar 1/4 c. seedless raisins 2 T. dark rum Mix the rice with 2 cups of water and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a 3-quart saucepan. Bring to a...