Category: Side Dishes

Bean & Pea Recipes, Recipes, Side Dishes

Red Kidney Bean & Quinoa Salad

by Dixie Lily | China Doll December 6, 2022 No Comments

Primary Ingredients:

  • 1 ½ cups of quinoa
  • 1 ½ cup of cooked red kidney beans
  • 1 ½ cup of lentils
  • 1 can of corn
  • 1 chopped red bell pepper
  • ½ a small chopped red onion
  • 1 chopped avocado
  • 3 cups water
  • 2 cloves of minced garlic
  • ¼ cup of chopped cilantro

Dressing Ingredients:

  • 2 tsp of olive oil
  • ¼ cup of lime juice
  • ½ tsp of salt
  • ½ tsp of chili powder

Instructions:

  1. Follow the directions on the package for red kidney beans and lentils.
  2. Set both aside and allow to cool.
  3. Rinse quinoa under cold water.
  4. Add water and quinoa to the pot and boil for 9-11 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Once cooked, remove the quinoa and place in a bowl to cool.
  6. Combine cooked beans and quinoa once both are cooled.
  7. Add bell pepper, corn, red onion, avocado, garlic, and cilantro, and refrigerate.
  8. In a separate bowl, combine olive oil, lime juice, salt, and chili powder.
  9. Drizzle dressing over the salad.
Bean & Pea Recipes, Recipes, Side Dishes

Taquitos

by Dixie Lily | China Doll December 6, 2022 No Comments

Ingredients:

  • 10 corn tortillas
  • ¼ cup of cilantro
  • ½ cup of sweet corn
  • ¼ cup of chopped yellow onions
  • 1 tablespoon of lime juice 
  • ½ cup of shredded cheese of your choice
  • 1 cup of cooked black beans
  • Garlic powder
  • Salt
  • 1 tsp of chili powder
  • Olive oil

Instructions:

  1. Follow the directions for beans on the package.
  2. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  3. In a blender or food processor, combine beans, corn, onions, cilantro, lime juice, and seasonings until smooth.
  4. Spread 2-3 tablespoons of bean mixture onto each tortilla and add cheese on top.
  5. Fold tightly and brush with olive oil.
  6. Bake in the oven for 10-12 minutes or until brown.
Corn Meal Recipes, Recipes, Side Dishes

Cornmeal Muffins

by Dixie Lily | China Doll December 6, 2022 No Comments

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup of yellow Dixie Lily cornmeal
  • 1 cup of sifted plain flour
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup of milk
  • ¼ cup of cooking oil or melted shortening 
  • ¼ cup of sugar

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  2. Grease muffin cups.
  3. Sift cornmeal batter, sugar, and flour.
  4. In a separate bowl, beat the egg with a fork enough to blend the yolk and white.
  5. Stir milk and shortening into the egg.
  6. Add dry ingredients and blend. Beat until smooth.
  7. Grease the muffin pan and add the mixture.
  8. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the tops are golden brown.
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Fried Mush

by Dixie Lily | China Doll October 31, 2019 1 Comment

Submitted By: S. Dennison
Created By: Delores Blake

Ingredients:

  • 4 c. Water
  • 1 t. Salt
  • 1 c. Dixie Lily Corn Meal

Preparation Instructions

Lightly grease a standard size loaf pan with butter. Bring 3 cups of water to a boil. Combine corn meal, salt, and 1 cup of water in a separate container. Slowly pour into boiling water while stirring. Return to boiling. Stir constantly over med heat until thick, about 10-20 minutes, depending on how high the heat is when you’re cooking it. Empty into bread pan. Let cool to room temp. Refrigerate overnite. Slice about 1 in. thick. Fry in lard until golden brown on both sides. Eat with corn syrup.

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Lima Cheese Casserole

by Dixie Lily | China Doll October 31, 2019 No Comments

Submitted By: Tom Allen
Created By: Anne Allen

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 cups China Doll Baby Lima Beans
  • Warm Water
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Onions
  • 2 tablespoons Shortening
  • 1 1/4 cup Cooked Tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon Chilli Powder
  • 1 1/2 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese

Preparation Instructions

Wash and cook beans with salt in warm water till tender. Drain.
Brown onions in hot shortening. Add tomatoes, chilli powder and salt. Cook till slightly thick.
Place alternate layers of beans, tomato sauce and cheese in a greased casserole dish.
Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes

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Dixie Lily Jambalaya Rice Mix

by Dixie Lily | China Doll July 25, 2019 7 Comments

Ingredients

Long grain parboiled rice (enriched with thiamine mononitrate, niacin, folic acid and iron), onion, seasoning (salt, spices including paprika, hydrolyzed corn, what and soy protein, garlic, yeast extract, caramel color, silicon dioxide), red and green bell peppers, sunflower oil (processing aid).

Cooking Directions

1. Precook bite sized pieces of sausage, boneless chicken, ham or shrimp** (or any combination of the four).
2. In a large saucepan bring water to a boil.*
3. Mix – Jambalaya Rice Mix and meat of your choice in a large sauce pan until well blended. Cover and bring to boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer 25 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. **Add cooked shrimp during the last 5 minutes of cooking time.
4. Remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with fork before serving.

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1/3 cup (Dry) (57g)
Servings Per Container: about 13 – 1 cup; 26 – 1/2 cup
Amount Per Serving
Calories 200
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1g 1%
Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 820mg 36%
Total Carbohydrate 43g 16%
Dietary Fiber 2g 7%
Total Sugars 1g
*Includes 0g Added Sugars		 0%
Protein 5g
Vitamin D 0mcg 0%
Calcium 42mg 4%
Iron 3mg 15%
Potassium 148mg 4%
Vit. C 32mg 35%
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calorie a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Corn Meal Recipes, Side Dishes

Hush Puppies

by Edward Watson June 8, 2018 No Comments

Dixie Lily Hush Puppies

2 ¼ cups Dixie Lily Corn Meal

3 tablespoons Plain Flour

2 tablespoons finely chopped onion

1 egg, beaten

1 cup milk or water

 

Combine corn meal, flour, and onion. Add egg and milk and beat until smooth. Drop batter from a spoon into hot grease. Fry until golden brown. Drain on paper towels and serve hot with fish.

*For delicious variation:

Add corn, chopped jalapenos, and cheese to taste.

 

Dixie Lily Stone Ground Hush Puppies

2 cups Dixie Lily Stone Ground Medium Corn Meal

1 tablespoon flour

1 teaspoon soda

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 tablespoon salt

1 egg

6 tablespoons chopped onion

1 ½ to 2 cups buttermilk

 

Mix all dry ingredients, add chopped onion, then milk and egg. Drop batter from a spoon into deep hot grease. Drain on paper towels.

*For delicious variation:

Add corn, chopped jalapenos, and cheese to taste.

 

 

Alabama King Hush Puppies

2 cups Alabama King Corn Meal

1 tablespoon flour

1 teaspoon soda

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon salt

6 tablespoons chopped onion

1 ½ to 2 cups buttermilk

1 egg

 

Mix all dry ingredients, add chopped onion, then milk and egg. Drop batter from a spoon into deep hot grease. Drain on paper towels.

*For delicious variation:

Add corn, chopped jalapenos, and cheese to taste.

 

 

Arnett’s Hush Puppies

1 cup Plain Stone Ground Corn Meal

¼ cup Buttermilk

½ teaspoon Soda

½ teaspoon Salt & Pepper

½ teaspoon Baking Powder

2 tablespoon Minced Onion

 

Mix corn meal, onions, salt, and pepper. Dissolve soda in milk and add meal to mixture. Beat well and drop from spoon into hot grease and brown on both sides.

*For delicious variation:

Add corn, chopped jalapenos, and cheese to taste.

Corn Meal Recipes, Side Dishes

Dixie Lily Cornbread Recipe

by Edward Watson April 23, 2018 1 Comment

You will need:
2 Eggs
2 Tbsp. Vegetable Oil
1 cup Water
1/2 cup Milk or Buttermilk
2 cups Corn Meal
2 tsp. Baking Powder
1 tsp. Salt
1 Tbsp. Sugar (optional)

How to make it:
Preheat oven to 450° – preheat baking pan with butter or grease. (9-inch cast iron skillet). Beat eggs in a mixing bowl. Add remaining ingredients in order listed; stir until well blended. Pour batter into hot pan and bake 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.

Makes one 9-inch pan or 8-12 muffins or 12-16 small muffins.

Dixie Lily Southern Cornbread

You will need:
1 Egg
1/4 cup melted shorteneing or vegetable oil
1-1/4 cup Milk or Buttermilk
2 cups Dixie Lily Self-Rising Corn Meal

How to make it:
Preheat oven to 450° – preheat baking pan with butter or grease. (8-inch cast iron skillet). Lightly beat egg in a mixing bowl; add milk and oil. Stir in corn meal; mix well. Pour batter into hot pan and bake 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.

Makes one 8-inch skillet or 8-12 muffins or 12-16 small muffins/corn sticks

TOASTED CORN MUFFINS

Use either above recipe and simply split already cooked muffins – butter each side and toast in oven until delicately brown. Delicious for breakfast or other meals.

Corn Meal Recipes, Recipes, Side Dishes

Lace Hoecakes

by Edward Watson September 6, 2017

Need:
1 ½ cup Plain Stone Ground white corn meal
1 TSP SALT
2 CUPS WATER
½ cup oil

  1. Mix ingredients in bowl
  2. Heat oil in cast iron or flat top skillet to medium heat.
  3. Drop mixture 2 tablespoons of batter into hot pan
  4. Cook 3 minutes or until edges are brown and flip and cook another 3 minutes.

Place on paper towel and make another one. Serve with butter.

Bean & Pea Recipes, Recipes, Side Dishes

Vegetarian Boston Baked Beans

by Edward Watson September 6, 2017

(8 servings)
1 lb. (2 cups) dry baby lima beans
1/2 cup butter or margarine
1/2 cup (packed) brown sugar
1 tbsp. prepared mustard
2 tbsp. molasses
1 tsp. salt
1 cup sour cream

Soak and cook limas. Cut butter in chunks; add to drained, hot beans. Stir in brown sugar, mustard, molasses and salt to taste. Fold sour cream into the mixture carefully. Place in a two quart casserole or bean pot and bake 45 minutes at 350 degrees, uncovered.

NOTE: Baby limas cook in less time than traditional Boston style beans.