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!

German-Style Pan Potatoes

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...

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Cold Noodles with Spicy Sauce

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...

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Pimento Cheese

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...

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Sweet Potato Rolls

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...

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Chicken Paprika

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...

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Lemon Chicken with Capers

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...

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Raspberry Crumb Cake Crust

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...

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Barb’s Best Oven-Fried Chicken

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....

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Martha White Candy

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...

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Delicious Fruit Pie

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...

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Peaches N Cream

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...

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Chess Pie

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...

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Buttermilk Candy

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...

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Million Dollar Pie

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...

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Arlene’s Cherry Delight

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...

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Chocolate Chip Pecan Crisp

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...

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Comforting Rice Pudding

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...

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