Creamed Spinach

"Creamed Spinach" recipe is as its name promises, creamy and delicious!

Ingredients

2 cups milk
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon fresh garlic; minced
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1/4 cup grated Parmesan

2 (10-ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained

Directions

Warm the milk in a small saucepan over medium heat. 

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. 

Whisk the flour into the butter and cook for 2 minutes to make a roux. 

Whisk in the warm milk a bit at a time to avoid lumps. 

Cook until the sauce begins to thicken, 2 to 3 minutes. 

Add the pumpkin pie spice and a pinch of salt and pepper. 

Turn the heat to low, stir in the cheese, and let melt. 

Stir in the spinach and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes to heat it through.

"Fried Okra

This "Fried Okra" recipe taste delicious and the okra is tender. It is better than what you would get at Cracker Barrel!

Ingredients

1/2 cup cornmeal

1 cup all-purpose flour

1/4 teaspoon Sea Salt

1/4 teaspoon white pepper

1/2 teaspoon garlic

1/4 teaspoon onion powder

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

2 pounds fresh okra, sliced 1/2-inch thick

1/2 cup buttermilk

6 cups oil, for frying

Directions

Heat oil in a large, heavy-bottomed skillet or Dutch oven to 350 degrees F.

In a medium bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, salt, pepper, garlic, onion, and cayenne pepper.

Dip okra in buttermilk and then dredge in cornmeal-flour mixture to coat well.

Carefully add okra to the hot oil and cook until golden brown.

Remove from oil, drain on paper towels, and then serve immediately.