A Southern Summer Supper with Mary Foreman | Deep South Dish | & Cookbook Giveaway!
*This Giveaway has now ended.
Every now and then, you get lucky enough in life to cross paths with someone that is just so kind and caring, and makes such a huge impression on your life, that they are frequently in your thoughts though you've never even met them in person. A long time ago, I was searching on the internet for who knows what, one click led to another, and I happened to stumble onto a recipe website that did just that.
It instantly became more about the person behind the blog, as she is such a wonderful person, the epitome of a southern lady, and really touched my heart. That person, whom I now have "met" and consider a dear friend, is Mary Foreman.
She started her blog due to a very sad circumstance that we both completely related to. She and her husband survived Hurricane Katrina, and my husband and I survived Hurricane Sandy. What a devastating thing to have in common! She turned the loss of her job, due to the hurricane, into something wonderful, her blog, Deep South Dish . And in no time, her blog soon blossomed clear across the country! A true steel magnolia!
Her homespun recipes and stories of her life touched everyone.
And now she has, much deservingly, her very own cookbook published! (I have a feeling that this is the first of many to come! 😉 )
Mary graciously sent me a copy, and I have been absolutely thrilled over it from page one! I wanted to put together an entire summer supper making only her recipes, but it was extremely difficult to narrow down! I wanted to make everything from cover to cover! Quite a lot of the photos were taken by her, and they entice you to just plain want to run into the kitchen and make them, too!
There are nine separate sections of recipes from Appetizers & Beverages to Desserts and everything in-between that your southern-at-heart could possibly desire!
Some of the recipes I plan to make in the very NEAR future are her Slow-Stewed Southern Green Beans, Sweet Potato Biscuits, Hushpuppies, Cornbread Salad, Fried Green Tomatoes, Chicken and Dressing Casserole, Creole Stuffed Bell Peppers, Atlanta Brisket, and her Mississippi Mud Cake!
If THAT doesn't make you want to whet your whistle enough to go check out her book on Amazon and order a copy soon, well then, ya just ain't right. 😉 😀
Why buy a cookbook these days when there are so many recipes online? Many reasons, actually. Quite a lot are what I call "Pinterest Fails". They just plain either don't work or don't even taste nearly as good as the professional-looking photo snapped with an eye phone by a wannabe food photographer. It seems to be all about the photos now and not the actual recipe. You do have to actually eat it. And I don't know about you, but I got tired of wasting money on computer ink and paper and having stacks of printed out recipes all over the house. They finally got used as kindling in the fireplace. Mary's recipes are authentic, credible, and all put into a beautiful book that is quickly becoming a best-seller for a reason.
So here is the summery supper that I made, an entire incredibly memorable summertime supper, making every homestyle deep south dish straight from Mary's cookbook!
I hate to tease you like this, but follow to the end....there's one last surprise! 😉
Mary's Buttermilk Ranch Dressing! page 73
(*The only recipe that I changed to suit our own personal tastes.
I cut the apple cider vinegar in half, didn't need the regular milk,
and upped a few ingredients to suit our own tastebuds.
All other recipes made exactly as written.)
Mary's Grilled Backyard Barbecued Chicken! pages 131, 186
(*THE BEST barbecued chicken that I've ever made or tasted!
Sweet Baby Ray's Original barbecue sauce was applied at the end.)
Mary's Special Occasion Macaroni and Cheese! page 122
(There are mac 'n cheese recipes - - and then there are mac 'n cheese recipes!!!!!!
Guess which category this one fits in?! 😉 😀 )
and Mary's Best Homemade Chocolate Brownies! page 206
(We've never met a better homemade brownie! Simply perfect!!)
I have a huge cookbook collection, but this book in particular, will definitely be one of my favorite go-to books that I've ever had the pleasure, and honor, of owning! All the recipes that everyone should know how to make, complied into one tenderly written and beautifully photographed book! Whether you're a well-seasoned cook, a beginner, or a professional, it's one of those books that I think everyone will enjoy and appreciate having!
I wish Mary all of the best that life has to offer, and a bright and prosperous future!
Be sure to subscribe to Mary's blog, and follow Mary on these social media sites: Facebook@ Deep South Dish , Twitter @DeepSouthDish , and Pinterest@ Deep South Dish !
*Scroll below recipe to find out
how you can WIN a copy of her new cookbook!
Recipe from Deep South Dish.
Mary's Best Homemade Chocolate Brownies
Ingredients
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GIVEAWAY RULES TO ENTER!
Would you like to win your very own copy of Deep South Dish? I will be announcing the winner of one copy of Mary Foreman’s fantastic new cookbook, this Friday, June 19th, 2015. Here are three ways to enter to win!
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1} Leave a comment on this blog post describing your favorite childhood memory of cooking or baking, or why you would like to win! (*Subscribing to my blog might earn you a brownie point. 😉 )
2} Pop over to my facebook page and comment on the recipe/giveaway post (here) for one more entry!
3} Click "Share", and share the recipe/giveaway post with your Facebook Friends for one last entry!
Three ways to enter, three chances to WIN!
You have until 6 P.M. EST, Friday June 19th, 2015 to enter.
Winner will be announced on Facebook and given 24 hours to reply or message me.
In the case that there is no response within that time, another winner will be chosen.
*Contest open to U.S. citizens only.
Good Luck, Everyone!
Oh I love love love Deep South Dish!!! I have been following Mary's blog for a while now and it just keeps getting better and better! Every, and I mean every recipe I've made has turned out fantastic!
I bought the cookbook and it is just stunning. It's like hold her blog in my hands. It's really cool. Very straight forward and easy to understand! I wish Mary and the Cajun the very best life that has to offer. The sky is the limit for her!!!!
I am working hard to build memories of yummy food and cooking together with my three kids. This lovely book would be a great way to introduce some new recipes for us to work on together. Thank you for the chance.
Good for you, Debby! 😀 It's so very important to teach children how to cook! And they'll cherish the memories of cooking with you, too! 😀
Why I would like to win ?? I have no cook book in my life after re locating countries, Australia to North Africa- and paring down to the bare essentials. I had no idea what cooking facilities I would have or what ingredients would be easily available. After 8 months here I know a bit more about what's what and have started a tiny bit of cooking again. This book would be such an inspiration to get me back into the groove. Those brownies are just calling my name xx
That must've been quite a huge adjustment for you! And completely understandable! I would hate to part with mine.
I wish I lived in America and not Scotland then I could have these wonderful recipes too
Oh, how I'd love to be able to see Scotland, though! I'm quite a bit Scottish, (maiden name is "Campbell"), and it always looks so beautiful there! 🙂
At least you can make the brownies, though! 😀
My favorite memory of cooking as an youngster was when I received my first cookbook, "Betty Crocker's Cook Book for Boys and Girls". I was 10 at the time, and made Fudge from that book. It was the best fudge I have ever had, and have included it in my recipes that reside at Food.com. It was a great book, and I loved reading it over and over and cooked many recipes from the book.
Awww! I would've loved to have had my very own cookbook when I was a girl. I'm sure you cherish it still to this day! 😀 (I'll have to try that fudge recipe!!) 😀
One of my favorite memories is Sunday morning Brunch with my Dad. ..I was his guinea pig. ..youngest child of 6...last baby in the nest. I taste tested many an odd omelet. ..lol. Being of British descent...there was blood pudding, tomatoes sliced and fried in bacon fat,sausages.
No better memories than ones spent in the kitchen with Dad!!! 😉 😀
I remember making all the Christmas cookies with my grandmother every year. I would look forward to Christmas for the baking more than the gifts!!
I couldn't agree more!!! 😀
Hi!! I followed this link from a post by Mary on my Facebook page! Love your blog! I have been a fan of Marys for quite a while. She is a true southern lady! Her recipes are as wonderful as her sense of humor!! I am looking forward to getting to know your blog as well. My daughter and I love to cook, so we are always on the lookout for something new and interesting.
Mary is truly a special person! Someone you're so thankful to have crossed paths with! I hope you enjoy my recipes, too! Make yourself at home! 😀
My favorite childhood memory of cooking was making noodles with my grandmother. She lived in an apartment on the 2nd floor of an old building. She had a wringer washer and when we got finished with the laundry we made the noodles. She would cut them by hand and then we would hang them all over the kitchen to dry until she was ready to cook them. They were the best noodles in the world.
My Great Aunt Lola, who lived in a tiny little town in southern Illinois called "Bridgeport", made the best homemade noodles, too! She made EVERYthing good! She was "famous" for her home cooking! Famous to us, and anyone and everyone within a 100 miles! 😉 😀
Will you look at that mac and cheese!!! Gotta have that recipe!
I'm tellin' ya!! That recipe alone is worth owning the book!! My hubby is going to shoot me for this, but his mom was a VERY good southern cook from Georgia. Well known for her cooking, and when he tasted that mac 'n cheese, I kid you not, it brought a tear to his eye. He said it reminded him of his mom. 🙂
Dear KellyI would like to win to remind me of a funny memory of My Son, Billy, who now lives in Heaven, as well as Sweet Mary Foreman. I post on her fb under my maiden name. Billy was always interested in what I was making in the kitchen. One day a family friend was over and I told Billy (at 5 yrs. old), to go ask if he would like to stay for dinner. (I had a pot of Poor Man's Stroganoff on the stove.) Your recipe reminded me of this! He brought over his little steps to the counter and looked in the pot. He then took his steps to the window and said, "I don't know what it is but it looks like dog food!" Needless to say, our friend declined, but I laughed and laughed.
Hopefully you will be as successful as Mary with your blog and cookbook someday! God Bless!
Aww, sorry about the loss of your son, but so happy that you can remember all the funny stuff! Kids sure do say the darndest things, don't they?!! 😀 So glad that you have that memory to remind you of him! 🙂
Congratulations on your cookbook! Would love to have a copy!
This isn't mine, Lynn, it is by a wonderful lady named Mary Foreman. 🙂 But I sure would love to have my own cookbook someday! One can dream! 😉 😀
My favorite memories of cooking are the special meals I have fixed for my children and grandchildren. Each of them calls when they are coming home to request special dishes. The ones most request are chicken and dumpings and banana pudding.
My step-Grandma's name was MaryEllen! 😀 And I think those 2 dishes would be my request, too! 😀 (I think I'll just adopt ya! 😉 😀 )
I found your site thru Mary. I love it !!!
Thanks, Betty! 😀
When my cousins and I were younger, we would visit our grandparents in Mississippi. On those wonderful summer visits, we would build a "restaurant". Our grandmother would let us hang sheets around the front porch for our "walls". We would then help our grandmother make the food and would take turns being the waitress and serve each other. We would then eat our lunch and enjoy our time together. Such a great childhood memory! I miss those carefree days!
Oh, boy, I sure miss them, too! When I was little, we used to play "Grocery Store" at my Grandma Campbell's house. 🙂 I sure miss having Grandparents. Life isn't quite the same after they're all gone.
My memory is of my father BBQing chicken on his home made brick bbq..I loved when he cooked. I still love BBQing to this day. Always on the look out for new recipes
Thanks for your time
Mike K..
Family cookouts were the best back then, weren't they? 🙂 You're welcome and good luck!