Grub Americana

breakfast

Ham and Sausage Strata

This strata needs to be refrigerated for at least 4 hours or overnight before baking, so plan accordingly.

Dutch Baby Pancake

These large, fluffy pancakes are excellent for breakfast, brunch, lunch or dessert at any time.

Double Chocolate Pancakes

These are decadent double chocolate pancakes are a perfectly indulgent way to kick start your day? They would also make a pretty sweet late night snack.

Buttermilk Griddle Cakes

The recipe for these delicious griddle cakes originated with Mrs. Charles Henry Cooper, mother of the famous Hollywood actor Gary Cooper, on their 7 Bar 9 Ranch in Helena, Montana.

Hummingbird Pancakes

The South’s favorite cake takes a breakfast turn as Hummingbird Pancakes. Southern Living magazine December 2012 Recipe makes about 18 pancakes Whatcha Need: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 1/2 cups buttermilk 1 cup mashed very ripe bananas 1/2 cup drained, canned crushed pineapple […]

Hummingbird Cake

This is Mrs. Wiggins’ original recipe as taken from Southern Living Magazine, February 1978. Recipe serves 10 to 12 people Whatcha Need: 1 cup pecans, toasted and finely chopped 3 cups all purpose flour 2 cups white sugar 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 3 large eggs, lightly beaten 3/4 […]

Breakfast Bake

Recipe makes 8 servings Whatcha Need: 1 pound ground pork sausage 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning 1/2 teaspoon salt 6 eggs 2 cups milk 1/2 cup Cream of Wheat, uncooked 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper sauce (your favorite brand) 4 cups cubed bread stuffing 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded Whatcha Do: Brown sausage in skillet, pressing with […]

White Lily Light and Fluffy Biscuits

This recipe makes about 12 biscuits Whatcha Need: 2 cups White Lily® unbleached self-rising flour 1/4 cup Crisco® vegetable shortening, chilled 2/3 to 3/4 cups buttermilk Whatcha Do: Preheat oven to 500 degrees. Measure flour into large bowl. Cut in shortening with pastry blender until mixtures resembles coarse crumbs the size of peas. Blend in […]

Old Fashioned Buttermilk Biscuits

Yield: 12 to 16 biscuits Whatcha Need: 5 cups sifted unbleached all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1 tablespoon salt 1/2 cup plus 2 Tbsp. packed shortening, lard, or butter, cold 2 cups cold buttermilk 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (optional) Whatcha Do: Heat oven to 500 degrees F. In large […]

Corn Pone

Corn Pones are also referred to as "hoecakes" or "Johnnycakes." The Native Americans made them with just corn meal and water and ate it as their daily bread. Recipe serves 4 Watcha Need 1 cup cornmeal 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking powder 2 tablespoons bacon drippings 1/2 cup milk Watch Do Stir together the […]