SAVOR THE essence of a hometown getaway with heartwarming flavors that celebrate locally available ingredients. From comforting classics to tempting treats, give yourself a break and bring the charm of a small-town vacation right to your kitchen.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you want the taste of exploration you find on vacation, try a new-to-you recipe from your dream destination\u2019s cookbooks. Or plan a meal resembling your favorite summer vacation spots. Have fun creating an authentic atmosphere that takes you miles away without ever leaving home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, kick back, relax, and let your taste buds embark on a journey without leaving home. These recipes are your staycation ticket, where every bite reminds you of the charm and flavors that make your hometown truly special. GN\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Banana Pudding<\/strong>: Submitted by Nancy Parkerson\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n 2 eggs, separated <\/p>\n\n\n\n 1\/2 c. + 3 T. sugar <\/p>\n\n\n\n pinch of salt <\/p>\n\n\n\n 1 T. flour <\/p>\n\n\n\n 2 c. milk <\/p>\n\n\n\n 1 t. vanilla <\/p>\n\n\n\n 3-4 bananas, sliced <\/p>\n\n\n\n 1 box vanilla wafers <\/p>\n\n\n\n In a saucepan, combine egg yolks and sugar. Add salt, flour, and milk. Cook over slow heat until thickened. Add vanilla. Pour into a baking dish, alternating with bananas. Add wafers. Beat egg whites with 3 T. sugar in a medium mixing bowl. Cover pudding and brown at 350\u00b0.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Fried Chicken<\/strong>: In memory of Margie Inez Drake\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n 2 pkgs. Italian salad dressing <\/p>\n\n\n\n 2 c. biscuit mix <\/p>\n\n\n\n 2\/3 c. club soda <\/p>\n\n\n\n 1 egg, beaten <\/p>\n\n\n\n 1 fryer chicken, cut up <\/p>\n\n\n\n oil for frying <\/p>\n\n\n\n In a small mixing bowl, combine 1 package of salad dressing with the biscuit mix. In a small mixing bowl, combine soda and egg. Dip chicken in egg mixture, then baking mix mixture. Set chicken pieces on a rack to drip. Fry in a skillet of deep fat for 3 minutes. Place in a baking dish and bake for 350\u00b0 for 30 minutes. You can also just deep fry for 20-25 minutes.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Strawberry Lemonade<\/strong>: Submitted by Morgan Hargrove\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n 1 c. strawberries, chopped <\/p>\n\n\n\n 1\/4 c. lemon juice <\/p>\n\n\n\n 1\/2 c. sugar <\/p>\n\n\n\n 1 can frozen lemonade concentrate\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n 1 can water <\/p>\n\n\n\n 1\/2 c. powdered lemonade mix <\/p>\n\n\n\n 2 bottles strawberry sparkling water <\/p>\n\n\n\n 1\/2 c. strawberry soda\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Place chopped strawberries in a medium bowl with lemon juice and sugar. Let sugar dissolve to make a syrup. Add lemonade concentrate and water. Stir in lemonade mix. Pour into a large pitcher. Add 1 bottle of sparkling water. Mix well. Add remaining sparkling water. Stir in strawberry soda.\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" SAVOR THE essence of a hometown getaway with heartwarming flavors that celebrate locally available ingredients. From comforting classics to tempting treats, give yourself a break and bring the charm of a small-town vacation right to your kitchen.\u00a0 If you want the taste of exploration you find on vacation, try a new-to-you recipe from your dream […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":12,"featured_media":21597,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"off","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-21595","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-stories"],"yoast_head":"\n