Southern Favorites

Before we left Maine, a friend of ours invited us for a true southern dinner. It was perfect and just what we were missing. Now I am back in the south we are having great food more often, but I still haven't found anything to match Ashley's great dinner recipes. So, I thought I would share them with all of you. Have fun trying these classics and let us know what you think!

Ashley's Fried Okra

Even okra haters loved this okra. Try it with your family!

1 pkg. frozen okra

1 c. self-rising corn meal

1 c. self-rising flour

Creole Seasoning to taste

Thaw okra and spread it out on a paper towel to dry. Mix the corn meal and flour in a bowl with the Creole seasoning. Coat the okra in the flour mixture and let sit for 15-30 min. Then, recoat. Deep fry breaded okra in hot grease and drain. Serve immediately.

Ashley's Cornbread Casserole

There won't be any leftovers of this easy dish!

8 oz. sour cream

1 box Jiffy mix cornbread

2 cans kernel corn (1 can drained)

1 can cream style corn

1/2 stick butter or margarine

chopped green onions

Mix the above ingredients together and pour into a greased casserole dish. Slice butter thinly ontop of the casserole and bake at 350 for about an hour and ten min. or until crusty brown at edges.