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Recipes

Rice pudding
Easy BBQ, savory grits, and sweet memories in every biteNancy Thomas
February 5, 2026
Bob Warden says his recipe for BBQ Beef Tips in his book “Great Food Fast,” is about as simple as barbecue gets! With such tender cuts of beef…
Oysters
Old favorites and fresh flavors for the family tableNancy Thomas
January 29, 2026
Stan Smith’s Chicken a la King, found in A Taste of Heaven, is wonderful when served over toast points, rice, noodles, or bread. There is no salt called for in this recipe, but it is probably salted with the…
Tilapia
No-fuss meals with tilapia, lemon chicken, and magic cakeNancy Thomas
January 20, 2026
Diana from Little Sunny Kitchen.com, says, “Pan Fried Tilapia might be the quickest, easiest main dish I have! Thin tilapia fillets cook so quickly in a single pan with just…
Quiche
Old-fashioned comfort with pot roast, quiche, and apple crispNancy Thomas
January 14, 2026
Adeline Bronson’s recipe for Chicken and Yellow Rice comes from the publication “What’s Cookin’ in Apopka?” compiled by The Apopka Woman’s Club and copyrighted 1964. With maybe a salad or vegetable on…
Chicken stew
Lowcountry comfort in chicken perloo and Savannah red riceNancy Thomas
January 7, 2026
Mrs. Meggett has a recipe for Chicken Perloo. She says, “Many of the one-pot rice dishes in the Lowcountry and the South can trace their origins back…
Carrot cake
For celebrations and family tables, seafood favorites and classic bakesNancy Thomas
December 31, 2025
Well, for New Year’s celebrations, we have a couple of seafood recipes for you. Seafood is so lovely when it is fresh… tasty and full-flavored. Seafood is very good for you,…
Eggnog
Slow-cooked comfort and classic holiday sipsThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
From thepioneerwoman.com site, “Meltingly tender and seriously easy, this Slow Cooker Pulled Pork recipe includes a flavorful rub spiked with brown sugar and dry mustard, sweet…
Coconut cake
From party dips to classic cakes, recipes for every table The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
We have the recipe for Buffalo-Chicken Dip from Amanda Thomas-Henke. It really is delicious and a big hit during holidays and sports events.
Key lime pie
Home-cooked favorites passed along from our readersThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
Sally Benton’s Vegetable Medley is delicious (as I can attest)! Sally says she just throws stuff in the pot and is guessing at the amounts, so…
Brisket
The backyard spread: smoked brisket, roasted sides, and easy biscuitsThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
From the website Heygrillhey.com, we have instructions that will enable you to prepare Texas Style Smoked Beef Brisket - with that authentic Texas taste - right…