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A Cookbook & Restaurant Guide AnI¦a Musgrove

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Gulf Coast Gulf Coast Region Alabama is truly the Heart of Dixie. When I hear the word Alabama, my mind goes back in time to my childhood. I was born in Bessemer, and by the age of five, I was living in Healing Springs—one of the smallest bends in the road. People came from all over the world to drink from the springs, staying either in the world-renowned hotel located there or in cabins converted from ones workers had lived in when the place was a working plantation. Throughout the six years I lived there, I made fast friends with children from all over the world who came with their families to “get healed” at the springs. The rich iron content that made the springs “healing” was not to be used for every-day drinking. We used bluing in our clothes because the iron-rich water turned everything a nice shade of yellow (orange if the clothing stayed around long enough). I remember hauling drinking water from the artesian well about three miles from our house. I loved to go with Daddy to fill the jugs and get a nice cold drink straight from the well that was always flowing (it still flows to this day). Family vacations also meant enjoying time in Alabama. Each year we rented a cottage The Entrance to Healing Springs site which in Gulf Shores for the whole week of is on private property but open to the public July 4th to enjoy the sugar sand beaches. during daylight hours. It was as if I had died and moved to heaven.

7 We had fun in the sun, ran in the waves, and played in the sand. There was always a fair right down the road from the cottage where you could ride rides until you were so dizzy you had to stand still for a minute or you would fall down and make an idiot of yourself in front of that cute boy who was making eyes at you. In the daytime, there was crabbing on the seawall or deep-sea fishing; at night, cool walks along the shore. Oh, how I enjoyed those Alabama summers. One summer at home, I thought it would be fun to pick cotton. Luckily, a good friend’s father raised cotton. He quickly took us up on our offer to work. Let me tell you, picking cotton is not fun. It only took one row to change our minds, but riding over the hills and hollows in the cotton seed wagon was a lot of fun. Labor Day week, we would go to Granny Rice and Papaw’s summer place in Shelby County to spend the last few days of summer before school started back. We were given the job of pulling peanuts off the vines, because Papaw sold peanuts at the Farmer’s Market in Birmingham. He would back his big truck up to the yard, the back full of the vines that were gathered from the fields. We had to pick every peanut before we could race to the red clay river bank and dive in for a cooling swim. I remember spending many hours helping my Granny shell beans and peas and putting up homemade sauerkraut and beets and tomatoes. The only thing that can compare to dinner at Grandmother’s table was a delicious meal out at a local mom-and-pop restaurant. Many years later, married and living in Mississippi, my husband Leonard and I were notorious for weekend and day-long car trips. We would drive the back roads with no destination in mind other than seeing places we’ve never been or traveling familiar roads. Nothing is better than jumping in a car in the early morning with no particular place to go, watching the sun come up behind the trees, and just enjoying the beauty that God has created for us. One of the best things about those trips was stumbling upon a gem of a restaurant that only the locals knew about. We were open for anything—diners, drive-ins,

8 dives, little hole-in-the-wall places—so long as it was locally owned, but my favorite places in Alabama have always been any place that serves hot dogs. Hot dogs are still my go-to comfort food, and it seems like Alabama is the only place to get a steaming hot dog with sauerkraut. In this book, it is my goal to capture my love of Alabama, especially her food. I want you to enjoy traveling the back roads as much as I always have and, of course, to have the opportunity to stop in at a locally owned diner for a great meal. To make that easy, I’ve compiled a list of the favorite places to be found all throughout Alabama. And, because this book is meant for traveling, the restaurants are divided into regions—Mountain, Metropolitan, River, and Gulf Coast. At the beginning of each region, you will find a list of restaurants featured in that section. Throughout each section, the restaurants are presented alphabetically by city. I’ve told you a little about each one and what makes them special. I hope that you will find time to visit them and see for yourself how great the locally-owned restaurants are in Alabama. No time to travel? No problem. Each restaurant has shared some of their favorite recipes—it may be a recipe served in the restaurant or a family favorite they serve at home, but every recipe is delicious and presented to make it easy to make at home. Whether you are driving along the back roads or cooking at home in your kitchen, it is my sincere hope that this book brings you home to Sweet Home Alabama. Enjoy!

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Athens Hollywood Hickory Barn Bar-B-Que 12 Mud Creek Fishing Camp Restaurant 46 LuVici’s Restaurant 14 Houston Baileyton Chef Troy’s Talk of the Town Restaurant 47 Parkside Catfish Restaurant 16 Huntsville Cullman Cotton Row Restaurant 48 The All Steak Restaurant 17 Dreamland Bar-B-Q 118 Busy Bee Café 18 Madison Johnny’s Bar-B-Q 19 Greenbrier Restaurant 50 Danville Mentone The Old Cookstove Restaurant 20 Wildflower Café & Country Store 52 Decatur Moulton Libby’s Catfish & Diner 21 John’s BBQ 54 Simp McGhee’s 22 Muscle Shoals Falkville Garden Gate Café 28 Dutch Oven Bakery 24 Swamp John’s Restaurants and Catering, Inc. 55 Florence Brooks Barbeque 56 Cooley’s Corner Café 26 New Market Garden Gate Café 28 New Market BBQ 58 Singleton’s Bar-B-Que 29 Ole Hickory BBQ 60 Swamp John’s Restaurants and Catering, Inc. 55 Oneonta Fort Payne Charlie B’s 61 Ol’ Tymers BBQ & Blues 30 Rainsville Fyffe 50 Taters 65 Barry’s Backyard Barbecue 31 Red Bay Guin Fourth Street Grill & Steakhouse 62 Jimbo’s Bar-B-Q 32 Swamp John’s Restaurants and Catering, Inc. 55 Guntersville Roswell Crawmama’s 34 Dreamland Bar-B-Q 118 KC’s Coyote Café 36 Scottsboro Rock House Eatery 38 McCutchen’s Magnolia House 64 Top O’ the River 102 50 Taters 65 Hamilton Trinity Bama-Q Pit & Grill 40 Chief & Snoogie’s Hickory Pit BBQ 66 Dinelli’s Pizza & Pasta 43 Tuscumbia Henagar Rocking Chair Restaurant 68 Cabbage Bowl Restaurant 44 Winfield Burgers & More 69 11 Uncle Booger’s Pecan 1 ⁄2 cup softened Hickory Barn 1 cup sugar 1 cup clear corn syrup Bar-B-Que 4 eggs, beaten 10047 Highway 72 West 1 cup chopped pecans Athens, AL 35611 256-729-9600 1 teaspoon vanilla extract www.hickorybarnbbq.com 1 deep pie shell (or 2 regular pie shells) Traditionalsoutherneatsandbbq.com Preheat oven to 350°. Combine butter Hickory Barn Bar-B-Que is a full-service and sugar. Add corn syrup, eggs, pecans barbecue restaurant offering on-site catering and vanilla. Mix well. Pour in pie shell of everything from whole hog and fish fries and bake 35 minutes or until set. Let to steak dinners. Hickory Barn takes great it cool (if you can wait) before you slice pride in their barbecue and competes in and serve. Great served warm with several cook-offs every year winning Grand vanilla ice cream! Champion at Jack Daniels plus many more Restaurant Recipe awards. They make everything in-house and from scratch including four barbecue sauces, delicious sides, and outstanding desserts. The restaurant is decorated with antique items—old Coke machines, signs, car tags, and dollar bills signed by everyone from Paula Dean to Ted Nugent, senators to stars. Ya’ll Come! Thursday – Saturday: 10:30 am to 7:00 pm Catering and Special Events: 7 days a week

12 Alabama Back road Res¦auran¦ Recipes Limestone County Courthouse Athens, Alabama Limestone County is in the rolling foothills of the Appalachian Mountains in northern Alabama. Though Limestone County is the smallest county in the state, it has much to offer—from quiet morning walks to beautiful antebellum homes, birds, festivals, art, rodeos, and tractor shows and pulls, to hunting and fishing, horseback riding, cotton picking, shopping, and delicious southern-style cooking. Go to www.visitathensal.com for more information.

Mountain Region 13 LuVici’s Restaurant 105 North Jefferson Street Athens, AL 35611 256-233-5550 www.luvicis.com If you are “in the mood for Southern Food,” stop in at LuVici’s on the square in Athens, connected to the historic U. G. White Mercantile. You’ll enjoy a dining experience reminiscent of days gone by, complete with southern etiquette and southern hospitality. The food is the star at this delightful restaurant featuring homestyle breakfast and lunch just like Grandmother made, and upscale Southern dinner choices that include Certified Angus Steaks, Shrimp and Grits, Bayou Skillet Chicken, Mesquite Smoked Ribs, Gorgonzola Butter Shrimp Low Country Crab Cakes and so much more. “Put some South in your mouth” at LuVici’s Restaurant. Monday – Wednesday: 7:00 am to 2:00 pm Thursday – Saturday: 7:00 am to 8:30 pm

14 Alabama Back road Res¦auran¦ Recipes Bring broth, tomatoes, salt and bacon grease to boil. Add grits and reduce heat; cook until thickened. Stir in bacon and cheeses until cheese is melted. May be made ahead and refrigerated until use. LuVici’s Shrimp & Grits Shrimp & Grits: 2½ pounds large (21 to 25 count) Prepare Gorgonzola Butter and Tomato shrimp, tail on, peeled and deveined Cheese Grits in advance. Cajun seasoning, for garnish Gorgonzola Butter: 2 pounds butter, softened Shredded Parmesan, for garnish 2 tablespoons minced garlic Chopped chives, for garnish 1 cup panko breadcrumbs Split each shrimp down the back. In 1 cup Parmesan cheese large sauté pan, melt ½ cup Gorgonzola 2 cups Gorgonzola cheese Butter per serving. Add 7 shrimp per serving, and sauté 1 to 2 minutes per 1 teaspoon black pepper 3 side. Place ⁄4 cup Tomato Cheese Grits Combine with electric mixer. Place in per serving in a 6-inch cast iron skillet. container and refrigerate. Place in preheated 350° oven while cooking shrimp. Stand sautéed shrimp Tomato Cheese Grits: around skillet in the grits with 1 in 8 cups chicken broth center, reserve Gorgonzola Butter left in 3 cups diced tomatoes in juice pan. Bake 3 to 4 minutes until shrimp 1 teaspoon salt are cooked through but not overcooked. Pour reserved Gorgonzola Butter over 2 tablespoons bacon grease shrimp and grits. Sprinkle shrimp with 6 cups grits Cajun seasoning, garnish with shredded 2 cups chopped bacon or bacon bits Parmesan cheese and chopped chives. 12 slices pepper jack cheese Serve with a hot baguette. 12 slices Cheddar cheese Restaurant Recipe

Mountain Region 15 Roasted Chicken with New Potatoes 6 (4-ounce) boneless skinless chicken breasts 2 ⁄3 cup olive oil 2 teaspoons minced garlic 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs THINKSTOCK/ISTOCK/ 1 teaspoon salt 1 ⁄4 teaspoon black pepper 1 Parkside Catfish ⁄4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese 1 pound new red potatoes (small), Restaurant washed well 13610 Alabama Highway 69 North Baileyton, AL 35019 Preheat oven to 350°. Treat a 9x13-inch dish with nonstick spray. Wash 256-796-4288 chicken breasts and layer in dish. In a toll-free 855-238-1418 small bowl, combine oil, garlic, herbs, salt www.parksidecatfishrestaurant.com and pepper. Lightly coat chicken with Enjoy the best local, down-home country mixture—most of it will be reserved for cooking when you visit Parkside Catfish potatoes. Sprinkle cheese over chicken. Restaurant. The magnificent catfish In a medium bowl, coat potatoes with dinners, breakfasts, hamburger steaks, remaining seasoning mixture. Layer barbecue pork, and so much more offer potatoes over and around chicken. something for everyone to love. The Cover and bake 35 to 40 minutes or hushpuppies are super-delicious and until chicken is cooked through. Raise the lemon chicken is a local favorite. oven temperature to 425° and cook, Friendly service, great atmosphere, and uncovered, another 5 minutes or until sinfully big portions make Parkside an chicken breasts are lightly browned. experience you won’t want to miss. Serves 6. Sunday: 7:00 am to 2:00 pm Local Favorite Monday – Thursday: 6:00 am to 8:00 pm Friday & Saturday: 6:00 am to 9:00 pm

16 Alabama Back road Res¦auran¦ Recipes Bloody Mary Mix 64 ounces tomato juice The All Steak 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard Restaurant 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 323 Third Avenue Southeast 2 tablespoons white horseradish Cullman, AL 35055 2 tablespoons Crystal hot sauce 256-734-4322 2 teaspoons salt www.theallsteakrestaurant.com 2 tablespoons olive brine (juice) The All Steak has a long, rich heritage 1 teaspoon celery salt in Cullman. It was first opened in 1934, 2 teaspoons black pepper and those owners wanted to name it “All Steak Hamburgers.” Because the Juice of 2 limes and 2 lemons sign would have been too expensive, Combine all and refrigerate 2 hours. they shortened it to “All Steak.” Present owner, Matt Heim, bought the restaurant Restaurant Recipe seven years ago and has developed the new bistro-style building. Specializing in American cuisine, the restaurant offers a wide variety of appetizers and entrées Cranberry Congealed Salad and features a full bar. Their world- 1 (20-ounce) can crushed pineapple famous orange rolls are served daily. 2 (3-ounce) boxes raspberry Jell-O 3 cups sugar 4 apples, peeled and chopped 4 oranges, peeled and chopped 1 stalk celery, finely chopped 1 (14-ounce) can whole-berry cranberry sauce Tuesday – Friday: 10:30 am to 10:00 pm 2 cups chopped pecans (lounge closes at midnight Heat pineapple, Jell-O and sugar until Saturday: 7:30 am to 10:00 pm dissolved. Add remaining ingredients (lounge closes at midnight) and mix well. Pour into 2 long pans. Sunday: 7:30 am to 3:00 pm Serve immediately or refrigerate. (buffet open 10:30 am to 2:00 pm) Restaurant Recipe

Mountain Region 17 White Chocolate Bread Pudding 1 ⁄2 stick (4 tablespoons) butter 1 loaf French bread, sliced thin or cubed 2 (12-ounce) bags white chocolate chips, divided 3 pints heavy whipping cream, divided 1 cup sugar 3 large eggs Busy Bee Café 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 101 5th Street Southeast Preheat oven to 350°. Melt butter in an Cullman, AL 35055 11x13-inch baking dish. Layer bread 256-734-9958 in dish. Place in oven to lightly toast bread, about 10 minutes. While bread Busy Bee Café, established in 1919, serves 1 toasts, cook 1 bag chocolate, 2 ⁄2 pints Cullman and surrounding communities. whipping cream, sugar, eggs and vanilla Famous for their Depression Burgers over medium heat until chocolate (also known as Poor Man Burgers), Busy is melted and everything is fully Bee is still serving the original recipe incorporated. Pour over toasted bread; today. Be sure to try their made-from- bake, uncovered, 45 minutes. Melt scratch desserts, too. For breakfast, lunch 1 remaining bag of chocolate with ⁄2 pint or dinner, Busy Bee Café is well-known whipping cream; pour over baked bread as the place to fill your stomach at a pudding and serve. reasonable price. Restaurant Recipe Monday – Thursday: 6:00 am to 2:00 pm Friday & Saturday: 6:00 am to 9:00 pm

18 Alabama Back road Res¦auran¦ Recipes Peach Crunch Cake 1 (24.5-ounce) can sliced peaches in light syrup, drain and chop peaches into bite-size pieces Johnny’s Bar-B-Q 1401 4th Street SW 1 box yellow cake mix Cullman, AL 35055 1 stick (½ cup) butter, cut into 16 equal 256-734-8539 pieces www.johnnysbarbq.com 1 cup brown sugar Family owned and operated since 1963, ½ cup chopped walnuts Johnny’s Bar-B-Q has been recognized Preheat oven to 350°. Layer ingredients as “Best Of The Best Bar-B-Q In into a 9x13-inch baking dish beginning America” by National Barbecue News. with peaches. Add each ingredient in They have also won the local Readers the order listed. (Cake mix is just poured Choice Award for “Best Bar-B-Q” on top of peaches straight from box.) by the local folks each year since it’s Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until bubbly. origination 16 years ago. Take a taste Serve warm with ice cream or whipped of their tender pulled pork cooked topping. Simple yet delicious. nightly and you will never eat barbecue anywhere else. Barbecue pork, chicken, Family Favorite and ribs are the stars of the menu. The huge Bar-B-Q Potato is a must try!!!! They also have a varied menu which includes fresh catfish. Kids meals are also offered. Be sure to save room for one of their delicious homemade cheesecakes. Customer service is a top priority. Tuesday – Saturday: 10:00 am to 9:00 pm

Mountain Region 19 Chocolate Lovers Dream Cookies 6 tablespoons oil ¼ cup (½ stick) butter, softened ¾ cup packed brown sugar ½ cup sugar The Old Cookstove 2 eggs Restaurant 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 89 Reeder Road 1¼ cups all-purpose flour Danville, AL 35619 ½ cup baking cocoa 256-462-1151 ½ teaspoon salt The Old Cookstove Restaurant, ¼ teaspoon baking powder operated by Grandma and Grandpa 1 cup vanilla or white chocolate chips Yoder, focuses on down-to-earth, old- 1 cup milk chocolate chips fashioned food that tastes great. A local favorite is their homemade ice cream. Beat oil, butter and both sugars until Located on one of the few gravel roads well blended. Add eggs 1 at a time, remaining in Morgan County, The Old beating well after each addition. Beat Cookstove Restaurant is worth the trip. in vanilla. In a separate bowl, combine As main cook, you’ll find Grandma flour, cocoa, salt and baking powder. in the kitchen preparing outstanding Gradually add to oil mixture and mix dishes. As main talker, Grandpa strolls well. Stir in chips. Drop by rounded the dining room visiting with the guests. tablespoonfuls onto ungreased baking You may enjoy sitting on the front porch sheet. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes or watching squirrels in the yard and birds until edges begin to brown. in the trees, but you will definitely enjoy the hospitality and delicious food. Restaurant Recipe Friday: 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm Saturday: 11:00 am to 7:00 pm

20 Alabama Back road Res¦auran¦ Recipes Sour Cream Potatoes 3 pounds potatoes, peeled and diced 1 small yellow onion, diced ½ cup plus 1 tablespoon butter, divided 2 cups sour cream ¼ cup chives, diced Libby’s Catfish & 2½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese, Diner divided 1401 Highway 67 South Salt and pepper to taste Decatur, AL 35603 256-353-9767 Boil potatoes in salted water until tender. While potatoes are cooking, sauté Libby’s Catfish & Diner has been in onions in 1 tablespoon butter until soft. business since 1996. From day one and Drain potatoes; chunk up the potatoes every day since, they strive to serve in the pot by mashing them with your quality food with friendly, efficient spoon. Add onions, sour cream, chives, 1 service in a home environment. They 1 cup cheese, and remaining ⁄2 cup butter. serve breakfast, home-cooked meals, Salt and pepper to taste. Transfer to a southern fried catfish, and hand-cut 9x13-inch casserole dish and cook 45 steaks that are cooked to perfection and 1 minutes at 350°. Top with remaining 1 ⁄2 are so tender they melt in your mouth. cups cheese and return to oven just until Visit Libby’s and enjoy the best meals cheese is melted. Alabama has to offer—Good Cooking with a Friendly Atmosphere. At Libby’s, Family Favorite they always say: “WE HAVE THE BEST CUSTOMERS IN THE WORLD.” Monday – Wednesday: 5:00 am to 8:00 pm Thursday – Saturday: 5:00 am to 8:30 pm Sunday: 6:00 am to 3:30 pm

Mountain Region 21 Simp McGhee’s 725 Bank Street Northeast Decatur,AL 35601 256-353-6284 www.simpmcghees.com Located in the Arts and Entertainment District in historic, downtown Decatur, Simp McGhee’s was named after the town’s infamous riverboat captain. His boisterous ways, unconventional operations, and blustering manner made him a most picturesque legend of the Tennessee River. Tales are told of Simp’s pet pig that was known to be his drinking partner. Simp McGhee’s Restaurant is known for the tales of the Riverboat Captain, his partner Miss Kate, who ran the local brothel and their Cajun/Creole cuisine. Simp McGhee’s stuffed mushroom caps are listed in the “100 Dishes to Eat in Alabama Before You Die.” Simp McGhee’s restaurant features a sidewalk café, upstairs dining with white linen and candlelight, and downstairs features a rustic bar atmosphere. Monday – Thursday: 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm Friday & Saturday: 5:00 pm to 9:30 pm

22 Alabama Back road Res¦auran¦ Recipes Crystal Shrimp and Grits Grits: 2 cups heavy cream Crystal Sauce: 2 cups water 4 cups fish, chicken or shrimp stock 1 teaspoon granulated garlic 4 tablespoons blond roux (equal parts 1 teaspoon granulated onion fat and flour cooked to a medium to 1 teaspoon white pepper light brown color) 1 tablespoon thyme leaves 1 each, green, yellow and red bell pepper, small dice 1 tablespoon kosher table salt 1 medium yellow onion, small dice 1 cup diced andouille sausage 3 stalks celery, fine dice 1 cup stone-ground grits (not instant) 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons Old Bay seasoning Bring all ingredients, except grits and 24 jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined cheese, to a boil; add grits. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until done, Slowly whisk stock into hot roux until about 15 minutes. Stir in cheese. smooth. Add bell peppers, onion, celery, salt and Old Bay seasoning. Bring to a simmer. Cook 10 minutes; add shrimp and cook 3 minutes more. In entrée bowl, top prepared grits with shrimp and gravy mixture (6 shrimp per bowl). Recipe serves 4. Restaurant Recipe ISTOCK/WSMAHAR

Mountain Region 23 Amish Macaroni Salad 2 cups mayonnaise 1 cup water 1 cup Amish Macaroni Salad Mix* Dutch Oven Bakery 1 (16-ounce) package elbow macaroni 1205 Evergreen Road 3 to 4 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and chopped Falkville, AL 35622 256-462-3988 Combine mayonnaise, water and Amish Macaroni Salad Mix; set aside. Cook Dutch Oven Bakery is a great place to macaroni in boiling water until tender; find unique, home-style baked goods cool under cold running water then and candies, or a sandwich (seating drain well. Fold macaroni and eggs outside). The deli uses home-style bread into dressing. Cover and refrigerate baked on-site to make sandwiches with overnight. your choice of meat, cheese, and other goodies. Finish your meal with a slice Restaurant Recipe of home-style pie or cake, also baked *Amish Macaroni Salad Mix is available on-site. While you are there, be sure to at Dutch Oven Bakery. Ready made check out their wide variety of “take salad is not sold at the bakery. home goodies.” Dutch Oven Bakery is much more than just a bakery. We think you will find the experience enjoyable. Tuesday – Saturday: 8:30 am to 5:00 pm

24 Alabama Back road Res¦auran¦ Recipes Space Monkey Gravesite Huntsville, Alabama Miss Baker, a squirrel monkey, was one of the first animals to fly in space and return alive. She was sent into space aboard a Jupiter rocket and then brought safely back to earth on May 28, 1959. The flight reached an altitude of 300 miles, while traveling at speeds in excess of 10,000 miles per hour. From 1971 to her death in 1984, she lived at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center, and you will find her gravesite at the entrance to the museum. At the time of her death, at 27 years of age, she was believed to be the oldest squirrel monkey ever documented. While you are at the museum, be sure to visit the U.S. Space & Rocket Center where you will experience the physics of astronaut training like never before in simulators like Space ShotTM and G-Force. Spacedome IMAX Theater transports you to different worlds with amazing documentary films likeHubble , and much more. For more information, go to www.rocketcenter.com

Mountain Region 25 Cooley’s Corner Café 8271 County Road 189 • Florence, AL 35633 256-766-8535 or 256-760-1762 Cooley’s Corner Café is a locally-owned old- fashioned café that has served the Florence area for 40 years. When you eat at Cooley’s you are treated just like one of the family. They have great food and

friendly service. On the weekends, you will love their all-you-can-eat catfish fillets or whole catfish. Cooley’s Grocery Store is right next door. Open the same hours as the café except closed Thursdays. Stop by for great food and a fun visit. Monday – Thursday: 8:00 am to 8:00 pm Friday – Saturday: 8:00 am to 9:00 pm Sunday: 11:00 am to 6:00 pm

26 Alabama Back road Res¦auran¦ Recipes Lemon Pie 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk Ham and Cheese 1 (12-ounce) can lemonade Sandwiches frozen concentrate 1½ pounds sliced deli ham (4 long slices) 1 (16-ounce) carton Cool Whip 1 (8-ounce) package Swiss cheese 1 graham cracker pie crust (4 long slices) Combine condensed milk and frozen 1 stick butter lemonade. Fold in half the Cool Whip. 2 tablespoons sugar Pour into crust. Top with remaining 1 tablespoon grated onion Cool Whip. Refrigerate until ready to serve. 2 tablespoons poppy seeds 2 tablespoons prepared mustard Family Favorite Salt and pepper to taste 3 (24-roll) packages ready-to-serve rolls Cut ham and cheese in small pieces Sweet Tooth Dessert about the size of one roll. Melt butter 1 (8-ounce) can crushed pineapple and mix in remaining ingredients, (or pineapple chunks), drained except rolls. Break rolls in 3 rows. Slice 1 (8-ounce) can mandarin oranges, each row open; lay aside. Spread butter drained mixture on both sides. Top with a slice 1 (16-ounce) can filling of cheese and a slice of ham. Fold rolls 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened back together and place back in pan condensed milk until ready to cook. (Can be made ahead 1 (12-ounce) carton Cool Whip of time and frozen.) Bake fresh rolls 20 minutes at 350°. (If frozen, bake at 250° Carefully mix first 4 ingredients. Top for 30 minutes.) with Cool Whip. Refrigerate until ready to serve; keep chilled. Family Favorite Family Favorite

Mountain Region 27 Garden Gate Café Apple Toffee Dip 1917 Florence Boulevard 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened Florence, AL 35360 3 ⁄4 cup packed brown sugar (256) 349-2569 1 ⁄4 cup sugar 701 Avalon Avenue 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Muscle Shoals, AL 35661 (256) 383-6905 1 (8-ounce) package (1½ cups) Heath English Toffee Bits Using an electric mixer, combine cream cheese and both sugars until mixed well. Add vanilla and toffee bits; mix well. Spoon into a glass serving dish and refrigerate 1 hour or until ready to serve. Serve with cored and quartered red and green apples for dipping. Local Favorite Garden Gate Café should be on your list of “places you must visit” while in the area. You can’t beat the quality of the food or the value you get. Not to mention, it has the best country cooking around— authentic southern food straight from granny’s kitchen. The food is consistently delicious and the service is quick and friendly. They have a limited menu and a changing meal of the day, but the local favorite is the boneless fried chicken which is tender and juicy. Their selection of desserts will satisfy the sweet tooth. If you are looking for delicious comfort food with heart and soul, Garden Gate Café is the place to go. THINKSTOCK/ISTOCK Monday – Friday: 10:30 am to 8:00 pm

28 Alabama Back road Res¦auran¦ Recipes Grandma’s Banana Pudding 2 cups sugar, divided 2 ⁄3 cup cornstarch Dash of salt 3 ⁄4 stick butter or margarine 1½ (12-ounce) cans evaporated milk 18 ounces water (1½ cans using milk can) Singleton’s 1 tablespoon vanilla extract Bar-B-Que 9 eggs, separated 4220 Huntsville Road 1 (12-ounce) box vanilla wafers Florence, AL 35630 4 to 5 bananas 256-760-0802 Mix 1½ cups sugar, cornstarch and Singleton’s Bar-B-Que has been serving salt; set aside. Melt butter in double the Shoals area since 1957. Aaron boiler; add milk, water, vanilla and egg Singleton opened the first location in yolks. Gradually add sugar mixture, Sheffield and was soon joined by brothers stirring constantly, until it reaches WD and Junior. In 1960, a location was consistency of a thick gravy. Using an opened in Florence. Rick Singleton, son electric mixer, beat egg whites medium of Junior, and his wife, Peggy, opened the speed. Gradually add remaining ½ cup current location in 1993. Known for their sugar, and continue beating until stiff delicious barbecue pork and chicken, peaks form to make a meringue. Line Rick and Peggy have expanded the menu an 11x13-inch pan with wafers and to include beef brisket, sausage, and ribs. bananas. Pour filling over top. Spread Some of the unique items you will find meringue over pudding. Bake at 350° on the menu are the “Barnyard Sampler,” just until top is lightly browned, about Pig Trough Taters, and Barburritos. 15 to 20 minutes. Serve warm. Makes Other staples include Brunswick Stew approximately 20 servings. and delicious homemade pies. Tuesday – Thursday: 10:30 am to 8:00 pm Restaurant Recipe Friday – Saturday: 10:30 am to 9:00 pm Sunday: 10:30 am to 2:00 pm

Mountain Region 29 A Slice of Orange Cake 1 cup butter, softened 2 cups sugar 4 eggs 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 ⁄2 cup buttermilk 1 cup flaked 1 3 ⁄2 cups all-purpose flour Ol’ Tymers BBQ 1 pound candied orange slices, & Blues chopped 2207 Gault Avenue North, Suite J 2 cups chopped raisins Fort Payne, AL 35967 2 cups chopped nuts 256-418-4181 1 cup fresh orange juice Ol’ Tymers BBQ & Blues takes pride in 2 cups powdered sugar using recipes that have been passed down 1 teaspoon vanilla extract from generation to generation. They Cream butter and sugar until smooth. cook their meat low and slow and pack Add eggs 1 at a time, beating well lots of love in each side dish. Delicious after addition. Dissolve baking soda in homemade recipes fill their menu. Your buttermilk and add to creamed mixture. visit to Ol’ Tymers is guaranteed to be an Stir in coconut. Place flour in a separate overall great experience as you taste their bowl; add orange slices, raisins and nuts, hard work and dedication in each bite stirring to coat well. Combine the two you take. There is also a full bar so you mixtures into a very stiff dough that can relax and enjoy the entertainment should be mixed by hand. Pour into a from various artists. greased and floured 9x13-inch baking 1 KITCHEN HOURS: pan. Bake at 250° for 2 ⁄2 to 3 hours or Tuesday – Saturday: 10:30 am to 10:00 pm until tests done. Combine orange juice, BAR HOURS: powdered sugar and vanilla. Pour over Tuesday – Thursday: 10:30 am to 12:00 am hot cake. Let it sit overnight or up to 2 Friday & Saturday: 10:30 am to 2:00 am days before serving. Local Favorite

30 Alabama Back road Res¦auran¦ Recipes Barry’s Backyard Barbecue 85 County Road 527 Fyffe, AL 35971 256-623-2102 Cucumber Salsa Not your average barbecue restaurant, 2 cups finely chopped peeled cucumber Barry’s Backyard Barbecue is located ½ cup finely chopped peeled tomato in the farmer’s backyard. The trip is ¼ cup chopped red onion well worth their barbecue which cooks 16 hours using hickory wood and is 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and chopped finished with a splash of Barry’s special 1 garlic clove, minced vinegar-based sauce—a recipe that has 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro taken Barry 16 years to perfect. Folks ¼ cup sour cream drive from as far away as Chattanooga 1½ teaspoons lemon juice and Birmingham to enjoy the buffet featuring farm-raised catfish, broasted 1½ teaspoons lime juice chicken, succulent ribs and, of course, ¼ teaspoon ground cumin barbecue. All-you-can-eat homemade ice ¼ teaspoon salt cream from freezers powered by a one- cylinder, 1927 John Deere engine plus In a small bowl, combine cucumber, homemade cobblers make a great finish tomato, onion, pepper, garlic and for a delicious meal at Barry’s. cilantro. In a separate bowl, combine sour cream, lemon juice, lime juice, cumin BUFFET HOURS: and salt. Pour over cucumber mixture Thursdays: 11:00 am to 1:00 pm and and toss to coat. Serve immediately with 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm tortilla chips for dipping. Fridays: 11:00 am to 1:00 pm and 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm Local Favorite Saturdays: 4:00 pm to 7:30 pm

Mountain Region 31 Jimbo’s Bar-B-Q 161 11th Avenue West Guin, AL 35563 205-468-2272

and Saturday nights. A local favorite is the Smothered Fries. You are sure to enjoy Jimbo’s family-style atmosphere, so stop by and enjoy their outstanding homemade offerings. Now Serving Breakfast Monday – Thursday: 5:00 am to 2:00 pm Friday: 5:00 am to 8:00 pm Serving the locals since 2008, Jimbo’s makes Saturday: 11:00 am to 8:00 pm all of their sauces from scratch including the Sunday: 11:00 am to 2:00 pm barbecue sauce that has been perfected over many years by Jimbo himself. Jimbo’s is also known for having the “Best Ribs Around,” and their homemade banana pudding is one of the best in the South. Their country-style steam bar is open Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday. Jimbo’s famous grilled and fried fish plates are on order Friday

32 Alabama Back road Res¦auran¦ Recipes Rose’s Strawberry Shortcake

Strawberry Icing: 1 cup sour cream 1 (16-ounce) box powdered sugar 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, Cake: softened 1 box classic white cake mix (plus ingredients to prepare per directions) 1 (8-ounce) carton Cool Whip ½ cup sour cream ½ (12-ounce) package strawberry glaze 1 (8- to 10-ounce) package frozen Preheat oven 350°. Prepare cake batter strawberries per box directions adding ½ cup sour cream. Bake cake in Bundt pan using Combine sour cream, powdered sugar, time guidelines on box, but remove cake cream cheese and Cool Whip; set aside. 5 minutes before time on box. Cool. Combine glaze and strawberries; set aside. Cut cooled cake horizontally and set top layer aside. Spread half the icing on bottom layer then top with half the strawberry mixture. Replace top layer and spread with remaining icing; top with remaining strawberry mixture, letting glaze run down the sides. Cut and ENJOY! Restaurant Recipe

Mountain Region 33 Crawmama’s

Jalapeño Hushpuppies 2 cups cornmeal 1 cup flour 2 eggs, beaten 3 teaspoons baking powder TEQUILA SANDERS PHOTOGRAPHY 1½ teaspoons salt 5002 Webb Villa 5 jalapeño peppers, chopped Guntersville, AL 35976 1 small onion, minced 256-582-0484 www.crawmamas.com Buttermilk Pinch baking soda Crawmama’s originally opened in 1987 as Crawdaddy’s Seafood Shoppe. Heat oil in a deep fryer or pot to 350°. Charlotte Webb, founder and co-owner Mix all ingredients together using of the now-named Crawmama’s, was just enough buttermilk to make it the born and raised right in Guntersville, consistency of really thick cornbread Alabama. She grew up there knowing batter. Using a small ice cream scoop the area was in desperate need of a fresh to get a consistent shape and size, seafood supplier. Now, many years later, drop scoopfuls of batter into hot oil. Crawmama’s seats 350 people and offers Hushpuppies should float within 2 live entertainment on the weekends. minutes or so after dropping in hot oil; The menu includes shrimp, oysters, crab turn hushpuppy to brown on other side. legs, crawfish, fish, gator, and much Remove to drain on paper towels to more. With a tin roof, concrete floors, absorb excess oil. and picnic tables, you are sure to enjoy a unique dining experience. Restaurant Recipe Thursday & Friday: 4:30 pm to 10:00 pm Saturday: 11:30 am to 10:00 pm

34 Alabama Back road Res¦auran¦ Recipes Bacon-Wrapped Stuffed Jalapeño Peppers 18 large jalapeño peppers 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened 4 large garlic cloves, minced Homemade 1 medium onion, minced 5 egg yolks, beaten 2 tablespoons finely chopped 1 (12-ounce) can sweetened fresh cilantro condensed milk 1 ⁄2 teaspoon coarse sea salt ¼ cup (2 ounces) heavy cream 1 1 pound bacon ⁄2 cup key lime juice Skewers, soak in water 1 (9-inch) graham cracker crust about 15 minutes Preheat oven to 375°. Combine egg Heat grill to medium-high heat; place yolks, sweetened condensed milk, heavy foil on grill to make cleanup a little cream and lime juice; mix well. Pour into easier. Slice jalapeños lengthwise; remove unbaked crust. Bake 15 minutes. Allow and discard seeds. (If you want these to to cool. Top with whipped topping and be really spicy, don’t remove the seeds.) lime slices before serving, if desired. Mix cream cheese, garlic, onion, cilantro Restaurant Recipe and salt until well blended; set aside. Cook bacon until it is half-way done. (We cook ours the old-fashioned way but the microwave works just as well.) While bacon is cooling, begin stuffing your peppers by spooning mixture into each jalapeño half. Wrap a slice of bacon around each jalapeño and use a skewer to secure it in place. Grill your Bacon- Wrapped Stuffed Jalapeño Peppers until bacon is completely cooked (you may have to turn them several times). Serve immediately or at room temperature.

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Mountain Region 35 Coyote Crab Cakes 1 pound lump crabmeat ¼ cup finely diced onion 1 tablespoon mayonnaise 1 ⁄8 teaspoon black pepper 3 tablespoons finely chopped parsley 1 ⁄8 teaspoon dry mustard ¼ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 2 ⁄3 cup finely ground breadcrumbs KC’s Coyote Café ¼ cup pasteurized eggs 410 Old Town Street In a mixing bowl, combine crabmeat, Guntersville, AL 35976 onion and mayo. Mix evenly but without 256-582-1676 shredding crabmeat. Add pepper, www.kcscoyotecafe.com parsley, mustard and Worcestershire; mix gently. Add breadcrumbs and eggs; At Coyote’s, guests can feel comfortable mix until evenly distributed. Form into in knowing they serve only the very patties and sauté in frying pan using as highest quality products available, use little oil as possible. When one side is no preservatives, additives or artificial brown, turn to cook other side. Serve ingredients, and avoid using excessive with a sauce or as-is. Makes a delicious fats and salt. Established in 1996, KC’s appetizer or meal. Coyote Café is Guntersville’s fine dining restaurant and is located in a building Restaurant Recipe that was built in 1901 with bricks (one can find mussel shells on the surface of the bricks) retrieved from the Tennessee River. Their kitchen is totally visible to customers, so you can actually see your food being prepared. Visit Coyote’s where they will feed you deliciously and remind you not to take life too seriously. Tuesday – Saturday: 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm

36 Alabama Back road Res¦auran¦ Recipes ABBEVILLE BAILEYTON The City of Abbeville 131 Parkside Catfish Restaurant 16 Huggin’ Molly’s 130 The Bake Shoppe Café 224 ALABASTER Fish Tacos 225 Joe’s Italian Pizza, Pasta & Caffe 72 Bama-Q Pit & Grill 40 ALEXANDER CITY Chocolate Slab Cake 41 Sho’Nuff BBQ 73 Good Meatloaf 40 ALEXANDRIA Plantation Potato Soup 41 Beans and Greens 100 Squash Casserole 42 Tater Tot Casserole 42 ALICEVILLE Gates Restaurant 74 Barry’s Backyard Barbecue 31 Cucumber Salsa 31 All-In-One-Shop 169 BAY MINETTE Oreo Banana Split Pie 169 Street’s Seafood Restaurant 178 The All Steak Restaurant 17 Bloody Mary Mix 17 Beans and Greens 100 Cranberry Congealed Salad 17 The Perfect Meatloaf 100 Amazing Grace Café 144 BESSEMER Fried Ribs 144 The Bright Star Restaurant 76 Ezell’s Fish Camp 136 Amsterdam Café 132 Crab Cake & Avocado Sandwich 133 Big Daddy’s BBQ 126 Macaroni & Cheese 126 Annie’s Café 145 Glazed Club Quesadillas 145 Big Daddy’s Grill 186 Spinach Dip 187 ANNISTON Rémoulade Sauce 187 Top O’ the River 102 BIRMINGHAM ASHLAND Bogue’s 78 High Points Coffee & Books on the Square 75 Dreamland Bar-B-Q 118 ATHENS Fife’s Restaurant 79 Hickory Barn Bar-B-Que 12 The Fish Market Restaurant 80 LuVici’s Restaurant 14 Ocean 82 AUBURN Ragtime Café 84 Amsterdam Café 132 26 86 Limestone County Courthouse 13 Vulcan Statue 81 Pannie-George’s Kitchen 134

236 The Biscuit King Café 188 Charlie B’s 61 Cornbread 189 Kielbasa with Peppers and Onions 61 Old Fashioned Meatloaf 188 Chef Troy’s Talk of the Town Restaurant 47 Peach Cobbler 189 Buttermilk Fruit Salad 47 Black Rock Bistro 112 Talk of the Town Baked Beans 47 Jasper Pear- 113 CHELSEA Blue Plate Restaurant 139 Hartley’s Down Home Kitchen 89 Sweet Potato Casserole 139 Chicken Stop 122 Bogue’s 78 Chicken Stop Broccoli Salad 122 Spinach Parmesan Dip 78 Chief & Snoogie’s Hickory Pit BBQ 66 BREWTON 67 Old Cozy Corner Café 179 CHILDERSBURG The Brick Pit 206 Courtyard Oyster Bar & Grill 90 The Brick Pit Bar B Que Baked Beans 206 DeSoto Caverns 125 The Bright Star Restaurant 76 Chuck’s BBQ 123 Tenderloin of Beef Greek Style 77 Potato Soup 123 Greek Style Snapper 77 CLANTON Brooks Barbeque 56 Big Peach Water Tower 93 Banana Pudding 56 Heaton Pecan Farm 91 Burgers & More 69 Main Street Café 92 Sweet Potato Casserole 69 Peach Park 94 Burris Farm Market 204 The Coffee Well 101 Strawberry Shortcake 204 Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole 101 Sweet Strawberry Bread 205 The Common Loon Café 183 Tomato Pie 205 Corn and Crab Bisque 183 Busy Bee Café 18 Cooley’s Corner Café 26 White Chocolate Bread Pudding 18 Ham and Cheese Sandwiches 27 Butch Cassidy’s Café 207 Lemon Pie 27 Butch Cassidy’s Café Fried Green Tomatoes 207 Sweet Tooth Dessert 27 Cabbage Bowl Restaurant 44 Cooter Brown’s Rib Shack 110 Stuffed Pepper Cups 44 Down South Philly Sandwich 110 Texas Brownies 45 Cosmo’s Restaurant & Bar 220 The Cajun Corner 150 Nutter Butter Banana Pudding 220 Stewed Chicken & Andouille 150 Cotton Row Restaurant 48 CALERA Braised Beef Short Ribs in Red Wine and Ezell’s Fish Camp 136 Pomegranate 49 CAMDEN Courtyard Oyster Bar & Grill 90 Winter’s Restaurant 137 Redneck Oysters 90 CARBON HILL CRAGFORD Pizza Bar • Lacy’s 88 Red’s Catfish Cabin 96 The Castle Café 138 German Potato Salad 138

Index of Restaurants 237 Crawmama’s 34 Ed’s Seafood Shed 228 Bacon-Wrapped Stuffed Jalapeño Peppers 35 Grilled Triggerfish Bienville 229 Homemade Key Lime Pie 35 ELBERTA Jalapeño Hushpuppies 34 Dinosaurs in the Woods 227 CULLMAN Pirates Cove Marina & Restaurant 184 The All Steak Restaurant 17 ELDRIDGE Busy Bee Café 18 LALA’S PLACE 98 Johnny’s Bar-B-Q 19 ENTERPRISE Cutts Restaurant 146 Annie’s Café 145 Memaw’s 147 Boll Weevil Monument 149 Sisters’ Tater Tot Casserole 146 Cutts Restaurant 146 Southern Bacon Macaroni and Cheese 147 Southern Broadway Dinner Theater 148 DALEVILLE EUFAULA The Castle Café 138 The Cajun Corner 150 DANVILLE Phil’s Barbecue 151 The Old Cookstove Restaurant 20 Ezell’s Fish Camp 136 DAPHNE Slaw 136 LeJeune’s Market by the Bay 180 FAIRHOPE DAUPHIN ISLAND Henry Stuart Cottage 203 The Lighthouse Bakery 182 Big Daddy’s Grill 186 DECATUR The Biscuit King Café 188 Libby’s Catfish & Diner 21 Old 27 Grill 190 Simp McGhee’s 22 FALKVILLE Dinelli’s Pizza & Pasta 43 Dutch Oven Bakery 24 Chocolate Cobbler 43 Farmers Market Café 158 DORA Collard Soup 158 Leo & Susie’s Famous Green Top Bar-B-Q 97 Fat Boy’s Bar-B-Que Ranch 168 DOTHAN FAYETTE Blue Plate Restaurant 139 Sweet Digs 99 The Old Mill Restaurant 140 Felix’s Fish Camp Restaurant 208 Peanut Capital of the World 141 Felix’s Crab-Stuffed Shrimp Scampi with White Zack’s Family Restaurant 142 Wine Garlic Butter 209 Down South BBQ 192 Fife’s Restaurant 79 Lemon Cream Cheese Pound Cake 192 Easy Peach Cobbler Recipe 79 DOZIER 50 Taters 65 Amazing Grace Café 144 Sweet Tater Dumplings 65 Dreamland 118 The Fish Market Restaurant 80 BBQ Ham Shooter Sandwich 119 George’s BBQ Shrimp & Grits—Louisiana Style 80 Dutch Oven Bakery 24 FLORENCE Amish Macaroni Salad 24 Cooley’s Corner Café 26 EAST BREWTON Garden Gate Café 28 The Common Loon Café 183 Singleton’s Bar-B-Que 29 Swamp John’s Restaurants and Catering, Inc. 55

238 Alabama Back road Res¦auran¦ Recipes FOLEY GULF SHORES Down South BBQ 192 Hope’s Cheesecake 196 Foley Depot Museum 194 The Original Oyster House 198 The Gift Horse Restaurant 193 GUNTERSVILLE Lambert’s Café 195 Buck’s Pocket 39 FORT DEPOSIT Crawmama’s 34 Priester’s Pecans 152 KC’s Coyote Café 36 FORT PAYNE Rock House Eatery 38 Ol’ Tymers BBQ & Blues 30 Top O’ the River 102 Fourth Street Grill & Steakhouse 62 Gus’ Hot Dogs 109 Jalapeño Corn 63 Bowl of Chili 109 63 Tuna Salad 109 Frogz Restaurant 162 HAMILTON Sautéed Gator 162 Bama-Q Pit & Grill 40 FYFFE Dinelli’s Pizza & Pasta 43 Barry’s Backyard Barbecue 31 Hartley’s Down Home Kitchen 89 GADSDEN Loaded Potato Casserole 89 Beans and Greens 100 Heaton Pecan Farm 91 The Coffee Well 101 Pecan Pie Recipe 91 Ezell’s Fish Camp 136 HENAGAR Noccalula Falls 111 Cabbage Bowl Restaurant 44 Top O’ the River 102 Hickory Barn Bar-B-Que 12 Tre Ragazzi’s Italian Café 103 Uncle Booger’s Pecan Pie 12 Garden Gate Café 28 High Points Coffee & Books on the Square 75 Apple Toffee Dip 28 High Points’ Tuna Salad 75 Gaston’s Grill 233 HIGHLAND HOME Jean’s Bread Pudding 233 It Don’t Matter 156 Gates Restaurant 74 Hilltop Grill 174 Chocolate Fudge Pie 74 Garlic Cheese Bread 174 The Gift Horse Restaurant 193 1953 BBQ Sauce 175 Apple Cheese 193 Red Velvet Cake 175 GOODWATER HOLLYWOOD Ms. Kitty’s Country Kitchen 104 Mud Creek Fishing Camp Restaurant 46 GOSHEN HOMEWOOD The Old Barn Restaurant 153 Savage’s Bakery 106 GRADY Hope’s Cheesecake 196 Red’s Little School House 154 Our Best Cheesecake 197 Greenbrier Restaurant 50 HOUSTON White Sauce 50 Chef Troy’s Talk of the Town Restaurant 47 GREENSBORO HUEYTOWN Mustang 105 Uncle Sam’s Barbecue 108 GUIN Huggin’ Molly’s 130 Jimbo’s Bar-B-Q 32 Maryland-Style Crab Cakes 130

Index of Restaurants 239 HUNTSVILLE Crabmeat Stuffing for Flounder 181 Cotton Row Restaurant 48 Leo & Susie’s Famous Green Top Bar-B-Q 97 Dreamland Bar-B-Q 118 Green Top’s Baked Beans 97 Space Monkey Gravesite 25 Libby’s Catfish & Diner 21 IRONDALE Sour Cream Potatoes 21 Gus’ Hot Dogs 109 The Lighthouse Bakery 182 IRVINGTON Strawberry Pecan Muffins 182 Lighthouse Restaurant 200 Lighthouse Restaurant 200 It Don’t Matter 156 Crawfish Casserole 200 Shrimp Étouffée 157 Crawfish Étouffée 201 Southern Tomato Gravy 156 A Lil’ Touch of Cajun Grill 202 JACKSON Shrimp Étouffée 202 A Lil’ Touch of Cajun Grill 202 LINCOLN JACKSONVILLE Rick’s Crossroads Grille 115 Cooter Brown’s Rib Shack 110 Local Color Café 116 JASPER Chocolate Puddin’ Cake 117 Black Rock Bistro 112 Grapes in a Cloud (Grape Salad) 117 Ezell’s Fish Camp 136 Local Color Cabbage Casserole 116 Victoria’s Restaurant 114 LOXLEY Jimbo’s Bar-B-Q 32 Burris Farm Market 204 Rose’s Strawberry Shortcake 33 LuLu’s Sweet Expectations 164 Joe’s Italian Pizza, Pasta & Caffe 72 LuLu’s 166 Joe’s Italian Tomato Basil Soup 72 LuLu’s Wedding Cookies (Pecan Cookie Balls) 166 Johnny’s Bar-B-Q 19 Red Velvet Chocolate Chunk Cream Cheese Peach Crunch Cake 19 Brownies 165 John’s BBQ 54 LuVici’s Restaurant 14 North Alabama White Sauce 54 LuVici’s Shrimp & Grits 15 KC’s Coyote Café 36 MADISON Coyote Crab Cakes 36 Greenbrier Restaurant 50 Sante Fe Vegetable Beef Soup 37 Lime Herb Vinaigrette 37 LALA’S PLACE 98 Mother’s Family Slaw 98 Lambert’s Café 195 Fried Potatoes & Onions 195 LANETT Chicken Stop 122 Lannie’s BBQ Spot 170 Old Fashioned Potato Pie 170 LAVACA Ezell’s Fish Camp 136 LeJeune’s Market by the Bay 180 Crabmeat Pie 180

240 Alabama Back road Res¦auran¦ Recipes Magnolia Blossom Café 226 Farmers Market Café 158 Chocolate Cobbler 226 Hank Williams Museum 159 Main Street Café 92 Martin’s Restaurant 160 Broccoli Casserole 92 Mossy Grove Schoolhouse Restaurant 173 Mark’s Mart 172 Fried Cornbread 173 Cheese Potatoes 172 Ms. Kitty’s Country Kitchen 104 Martin’s Restaurant 160 Lasagna Special 104 161 Mud Creek Fishing Camp Restaurant 46 Paradise Salad 160 Mud Creek Baked Beans 46 Pineapple and Cheese Casserole 161 MUSCLE SHOALS Mary’s Southern Cooking 210 Brooks Barbeque 56 Fruit Bowl Cake 210 Garden Gate Café 28 McCutchen’s Magnolia House 64 Muscle Shoals Sound 57 Vinegar Pie 64 Swamp John’s Restaurants and Catering, Inc. 55 Mel’s Dairy Dream 216 Mustang 105 Mary’s Macaroni and Cheese 216 Super Easy Fantastic Fudge 105 MENTONE NEW BROCKTON Sallie Howard Memorial Chapel 51 Frogz Restaurant 162 Wildflower Café & Country Store 52 NEW MARKET Mike and Ed’s BBQ 167 New Market BBQ 58 Homemade Peanut Butter Pie 167 Ole Hickory BBQ 60 Milano’s Grille 124 NORTHPORT Roasted Sweet Potatoes 124 Dreamland Bar-B-Q 118 MOBILE Ocean 82 The Brick Pit 206 Gulf of Mexico Grilled Cobia, Chilton County Butch Cassidy’s Café 207 Peaches, Grilled Vidalia Onion 83 Dreamland Bar-B-Q 118 Ol’ Tymers BBQ & Blues 30 Felix’s Fish Camp Restaurant 208 A Slice of Orange Cake 30 Mary’s Southern Cooking 210 The Old Barn Restaurant 153 The Original Oyster House 198 Homemade Peach Ice Cream 153 Saucy Q BBQ 211 The Old Cookstove Restaurant 20 Spot of Tea 212 Chocolate Lovers Dream Cookies 20 Whistle Stop 214 Old Cozy Corner Café 179 MOULTON Fudgy Pecan Chews 179 John’s BBQ 54 The Old Mill Restaurant 140 MONROEVILLE Peanut Butter Pies 140 Mel’s Dairy Dream 216 Grecian Grouper 140 Old Courthouse Museum 217 Old 27 Grill 190 Radley’s Fountain Grille 218 Ecor Rouge Catch 191 MONTGOMERY Ole Hickory BBQ 60 Dreamland Bar-B-Q 118 Best of Both Worlds Coleslaw 60 ONEONTA Charlie B’s 61

Index of Restaurants 241 ORANGE BEACH RAINSVILLE Cosmo’s Restaurant & Bar 220 50 Taters 65 The Original Oyster House 198 RED BAY Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Pie 199 Fourth Street Grill & Steakhouse 62 Pannie-George’s Kitchen 134 Swamp John’s Restaurants and Catering, Inc. 55 Broccoli Cornbread 134 Red’s Catfish Cabin 96 Smothered Pork Chops with Mushrooms 135 Butter Roll 96 Parkside Catfish Restaurant 16 Red’s Little School House 154 Roasted Chicken with New Potatoes 16 Cold-Oven Pound Cake 155 Peach Park 94 Mini Cheesecakes 155 Fresh Peach Ice Cream 94 Rick’s Crossroads Grille 115 Peach Cobbler 95 New Orleans Bread Pudding 115 People’s Corner 234 ROBERTSDALE Cheesy Chicken Chili 234 The Bake Shoppe Café 224 Chicken Salad 235 Magnolia Blossom Café 226 Crustless Egg 234 Rock House Eatery 38 Squash Dressing 235 Filet Mignon Beef 38 PHENIX CITY Rocking Chair Restaurant 68 LuLu’s Sweet Expectations 164 Rocking Chair Pineapple Casserole 68 Mike and Ed’s BBQ 167 ROSWELL 13th Street Bar-B-Q 163 Dreamland Bar-B-Q 118 Phil’s Barbecue 151 Saucy Q BBQ 211 Bacon Jalapeño Poppers 151 Saucy Q Jambalaya 211 Pirates Cove Marina & Restaurant 184 Savage’s Bakery 106 Bushwacker 185 Cheese Cookies 107 Pizza Dough 185 SCOTTSBORO Pizza Bar • Lacy’s 88 50 Taters 65 Crescent Sausage Bites 88 McCutchen’s Magnolia House 64 POINT CLEAR SELMA Punta Clara Kitchen 221 All-In-One-Shop 169 The Wash House Restaurant 222 Lannie’s BBQ Spot 170 PRATTVILLE Mark’s Mart 172 Fat Boy’s Bar-B-Que Ranch 168 Sturdivant Hall 171 Priester’s Pecans 152 Sherry’s Café & Catering 120 Pecan Cream Cheese Squares 152 Chicken Casserole 121 Punta Clara Kitchen 221 Strawberry Cake 121 Divinity 221 Sho’Nuff BBQ 73 Radley’s Fountain Grille 218 Linda’s Squash Casserole 73 Creamy Chicken and Broccoli Soup 219 Simp McGhee’s 22 Potato Salad 218 Crystal Shrimp and Grits 23 Stuffed Celery 219 Singleton’s Bar-B-Que 29 Ragtime Café 84 Grandma’s Banana Pudding 29 Coconut-Crusted Grouper with Vanilla Bean Cream Sauce 85 Southern Broadway Dinner Theater 148

242 Alabama Back road Res¦auran¦ Recipes Skillet Apple Pie 148 Brunswick Stew 108 SPANISH FORT UNION SPRINGS Ed’s Seafood Shed 228 Hilltop Grill 174 Spot of Tea 212 VALLEY Eggs Cathedral 213 Chuck’s BBQ 123 SPRINGVILLE Milano’s Grille 124 Local Color Café 116 Victoria’s Restaurant 114 Stagecoach Café 230 Cabbage Patch Stew & Dumplings 114 Buttermilk Pie 230 WARRIOR STOCKTON Big Daddy’s BBQ 126 Stagecoach Café 230 White House Restaurant 127 Street’s Seafood Restaurant 178 The Wash House Restaurant 222 Street’s Chicken Salad 178 Key Lime Bread Pudding 223 Swamp John’s Restaurants and Catering, Inc. 55 Whistle Stop 214 Fresh Apple Cake 55 Fried Green Tomatoes 214 Sweet Digs 99 Southern Coleslaw 214 Cornbread Salad 99 Southern Fried Soft Shell Crabs 215 Whistle Stop Bread Pudding with Rum Sauce 215 THEODORE Bellingrath Gardens 232 White House Restaurant 127 Time to Eat Café 231 Pecan Cheese Log 127 13th Street Bar-B-Q 163 Wildflower Café & Country Store 52 Pork Chop Sandwich 163 Wildflower Crêpes 53 WINFIELD THOMASVILLE People’s Corner 234 Burgers & More 69 Gaston’s Grill 233 Winter’s Restaurant 137 Hamburger Steak 137 Time to Eat Café 231 Roast Beef 231 Zack’s Family Restaurant 142 Broccoli Casserole 142 Top O’ the River 102 Fried Green Tomatoes 143 Tre Ragazzi’s Italian Café 103 Key Lime Cake 143 Chicken Piccata 103 TRINITY Chief & Snoogie’s Hickory Pit BBQ 66 TROY Mossy Grove Schoolhouse Restaurant 173 TRUSSVILLE Sherry’s Café & Catering 120 TUSCALOOSA Dreamland Bar-B-Q 118 TUSCUMBIA Rocking Chair Restaurant 68 26 86 Grilled Fish Reuben with Crunchy Slaw 87 Uncle Sam’s Barbecue 108

Index of Restaurants 243 Glazed Club Quesadillas 145 A Green Top’s Baked Beans 97 Alligator, Sautéed 162 Grilled Chicken Swirls with Bacon Wrapped Almonds. See Nuts Asparagus 172 Amish Macaroni Salad 24 Loaded Potato Casserole 89 Appetizers. See also Dips Old Fashioned Meatloaf 188 Bacon Jalapeño Poppers 151 Potato Soup 123 Bacon-Wrapped Stuffed Jalapeño Peppers 35 Southern Bacon Macaroni and Cheese 147 Coyote Crab Cakes 36 Tomato Cheese Grits 15 Crescent Sausage Bites 88 Banana Maryland-Style Crab Cakes 130 Banana Pudding 56 Pecan Cheese Log 127 Fruit Bowl Cake 210 Stuffed Celery 219 Grandma’s Banana Pudding 29 Apples Nutter Butter Banana Pudding 220 Apple Cheese 193 Oreo Banana Split Pie 169 Apple Toffee Dip 28 Barbecue Cranberry Congealed Salad 17 BBQ Sketti (Barbeque Spaghetti) 59 Fresh Apple Cake 55 Brick Pit Bar B Que Baked Beans 206 High Points’ Tuna Salad 75 George’s BBQ Shrimp & Grits 80 Jasper Pear-Apple Crisp 113 Green Top’s Baked Beans 97 Memaw’s Apple Pie 147 Mud Creek Baked Beans 46 Skillet Apple Pie 148 1953 BBQ Sauce 175 Whistle Stop Bread Pudding with Rum Sauce 215 Pork Chop Sandwich 163 Asparagus, Bacon Wrapped 172 Saucy Q Jambalaya 211 Avocado Sandwich, Crab Cake & 133 Talk of the Town Baked Beans 47 BBQ Ham Shooter Sandwich 119 B BBQ Sketti (Barbeque Spaghetti) 59 Bacon Beans Bacon Jalapeño Poppers 151 Bowl of Chili 109 Bacon-Wrapped Stuffed Jalapeño Peppers 35 Brick Pit Bar B Que Baked Beans 206 Chicken Stop Broccoli Salad 122 Brunswick Stew 108 Cornbread Salad 99 Cabbage Patch Stew & Dumplings 114 German Potato Salad 138 Cheesy Chicken Chili 234

244 Collard Soup 158 Sweet Strawberry Bread 205 Fish Tacos 225 Sweet Tater Dumplings 65 Green Top’s Baked Beans 97 Whistle Stop Bread Pudding with Rum Sauce 215 Mud Creek Baked Beans 46 White Chocolate Bread Pudding 18 Sante Fe Vegetable Beef Soup 37 Brick Pit Bar B Que Baked Beans 206 Talk of the Town Baked Beans 47 Broccoli Beef. See also Meatloaf, Sausage Broccoli Casserole 92, 142 BBQ Sketti (Barbeque Spaghetti) 59 Broccoli Cornbread 134 Bowl of Chili 109 Chicken Stop Broccoli Salad 122 Braised Beef Short Ribs in Red Wine and Creamy Chicken and Broccoli Soup 219 Pomegranate 49 Brownies Cabbage Patch Stew & Dumplings 114 Red Velvet Chocolate Chunk Cream Cheese Filet Mignon Beef Pot Pie 38 Brownies 165 Hamburger Steak 137 Texas Brownies 45 Lasagna Special 104 Brunswick Stew 108 Mud Creek Baked Beans 46 Bushwacker 185 Roast Beef 231 Butch Cassidy’s Café Fried Green Tomatoes 207 Sante Fe Vegetable Beef Soup 37 Butter, Gorgonzola 15 Sisters’ Tater Tot Casserole 146 Butter Roll 96 Stuffed Pepper Cups 44 Tenderloin of Beef Greek Style 77 Butter, White Wine Garlic 209 Best of Both Worlds Coleslaw 60 Buttermilk Fruit Salad 47 Beverages Buttermilk Pie 230 Bloody Mary Mix 17 Bushwacker 185 Bisque. See Soups Black Bottom Pie 67 Bloody Mary Mix 17 Bowl of Chili 109 Braised Beef Short Ribs in Red Wine and Pomegranate 49 Bread. See also Cornbread, Sandwiches Butter Roll 96 Crescent Sausage Bites 88 Garlic Cheese Bread 174 Jalapeño Hushpuppies 34 Jean’s Bread Pudding 233 Key Lime Bread Pudding 223 New Orleans Bread Pudding 115 Pizza Dough 185 Squash Dressing 235 Strawberry Pecan Muffins 182

Index of Recipes 245 Sweet Potato Casserole 69, 139 C Tater Tot Casserole 42 Cabbage. See also Coleslaw Cheesecakes Cabbage Patch Stew & Dumplings 114 Mini Cheesecakes 155 Eggs Cathedral 213 Our Best Cheesecake 197 Local Color Cabbage Casserole 116 Cheese Cookies 107 Cakes Cheesecakes . See also Cheesy Chicken Chili 234 Chocolate Puddin’ Cake 117 Cherries Chocolate Slab Cake 41 Oreo Banana Split Pie 169 Cold-Oven Pound Cake 155 Our Best Cheesecake 197 Fresh Apple Cake 55 Sweet Tooth Dessert 27 Fruit Bowl Cake 210 Chicken Key Lime Cake 143 BBQ Sketti (Barbeque Spaghetti) 59 Lemon Cream Cheese Pound Cake 192 Brunswick Stew 108 Mini Cheesecakes 155 Cheesy Chicken Chili 234 Peach Crunch Cake 19 Chicken Casserole 121 Red Velvet Cake 175 Chicken Piccata 103 Rose’s Strawberry Shortcake 33 Chicken Salad 235 A Slice of Orange Cake 30 Creamy Chicken and Broccoli Soup 219 Strawberry Cake 121 Glazed Club Quesadillas 145 Strawberry Shortcake 204 Grilled Chicken Swirls with Bacon Wrapped Candies Asparagus 172 Divinity 221 Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole 101 Super Easy Fantastic Fudge 105 Roasted Chicken with New Potatoes 16 Carrots Saucy Q Jambalaya 211 Crunchy Slaw 87 Stewed Chicken & Andouille 150 Filet Mignon Beef Pot Pie 38 Street’s Chicken Salad 178 Mother’s Family Slaw 98 Chicken Stop Broccoli Salad 122 Southern Coleslaw 214 Chili Casseroles Bowl of Chili 109 Apple Cheese 193 Cheesy Chicken Chili 234 Broccoli Casserole 92, 142 Chocolate Chicken Casserole 121 Black Bottom Pie 67 Crawfish Casserole 200 Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Pie 199 Linda’s Squash Casserole 73 Chocolate Cobbler 43, 226 Local Color Cabbage Casserole 116 Chocolate Fudge Pie 74 Pineapple and Cheese Casserole 161 Chocolate Lovers Dream Cookies 20 Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole 101 Chocolate Puddin’ Cake 117 Rocking Chair Pineapple Casserole 68 Chocolate Slab Cake 41 Sisters’ Tater Tot Casserole 146 Fudgy Pecan Chews 179 Squash Casserole 42 Oreo Banana Split Pie 169 Squash Dressing 235

246 Alabama Back road Res¦auran¦ Recipes Red Velvet Cake 175 Cookies Red Velvet Chocolate Chunk Cream Cheese Cheese Cookies 107 Brownies 165 Chocolate Lovers Dream Cookies 20 Super Easy Fantastic Fudge 105 Fudgy Pecan Chews 179 Texas Brownies 45 LuLu’s Wedding Cookies (Pecan Cookie Balls) 166 White Chocolate Bread Pudding 18 Corn Wildflower Crêpes 53 Brunswick Stew 108 Cobblers Corn and Crab Bisque 183 Chocolate Cobbler 43, 226 Cornbread Salad 99 Easy Peach Cobbler Recipe 79 Fish Tacos 225 Peach Cobbler 95, 189 Jalapeño Corn 63 Cobia. See Fish Sante Fe Vegetable Beef Soup 37 Coconut Cornbread Buttermilk Pie 230 Broccoli Cornbread 134 Coconut-Crusted Grouper with Vanilla Bean Cornbread 189 Cream Sauce 85 Cornbread Salad 99 Fresh Apple Cake 55 Fried Cornbread 173 LuLu’s Buttermilk Pie 166 Coyote Crab Cakes 36 A Slice of Orange Cake 30 Crab Cold-Oven Pound Cake 155 Corn and Crab Bisque 183 Coleslaw Coyote Crab Cakes 36 Best of Both Worlds Coleslaw 60 Crab Cake & Avocado Sandwich 133 Crunchy Slaw 87 Crabmeat Pie 180 Grilled Fish Reuben with Crunchy Slaw 87 Crabmeat Stuffing for Flounder 181 Mother’s Family Slaw 98 Eggs Cathedral 213 Slaw 136 Felix’s Crab-Stuffed Shrimp Scampi 209 Southern Coleslaw 214 Maryland-Style Crab Cakes 130 Collard Soup 158 Southern Fried Soft Shell Crabs 215 Cranberry Congealed Salad 17 Crawfish Crawfish Casserole 200 Crawfish Étouffée 201 Eggs Cathedral 213 Grilled Triggerfish Bienville 229 Creamy Chicken and Broccoli Soup 219 Creole Rémoulade 133 Crêpes, Wildflower 53 Crescent Sausage Bites 88 Crustless Egg Custard Pie 234 Crystal Shrimp and Grits 23 Cucumber Salsa 31

Index of Recipes 247 D F Deadly Hash 213 Felix’s Crab-Stuffed Shrimp Scampi 209 Desserts. See also Brownies, Cakes, Cobblers, Cookies, Filet Mignon Beef Pot Pie 38 Ice Cream, Pies, Pudding Fish Grapes in a Cloud 117 Coconut-Crusted Grouper with Vanilla Bean Jasper Pear-Apple Crisp 113 Cream Sauce 85 Pecan Cream Cheese Squares 152 Crabmeat Stuffing for Flounder 181 Sweet Tooth Dessert 27 Ecor Rouge Catch 191 Wildflower Crêpes 53 Eggs Cathedral 213 Dips Fish Tacos 225 Apple Toffee Dip 28 Grecian Grouper 140 Cucumber Salsa 31 Greek Style Snapper 77 Spinach Dip 187 Grilled Fish Reuben with Crunchy Slaw 87 Spinach Parmesan Dip 78 Grilled Triggerfish Bienville 229 Divinity 221 Gulf of Mexico Grilled Cobia, Chilton County Down South Philly Sandwich 110 Peaches, Grilled Vidalia Onion 83 Wildflower Crêpes 53 Dumplings, Cabbage Patch Stew & 114 Dumplings, Sweet Tater 65 Flounder. See Fish Fresh Apple Cake 55 E Fresh Peach Ice Cream 94 Easy Peach Cobbler Recipe 79 Fried Cornbread 173 Ecor Rouge Catch 191 Fried Green Tomatoes 143, 207, 214 Eggs Cathedral 213 Fried Potatoes & Onions 195 Étouffée, Crawfish 201 Fried Ribs 144 Étouffée, Shrimp 202 Frosting Chocolate Icing 41 Cream Cheese Frosting 121 Cream Cheese Icing 175 Lime Frosting 143 Strawberry Icing 33 Fruit. See also specific fruit Buttermilk Fruit Salad 47 Fruit Bowl Cake 210 Fudge, Super Easy Fantastic 105 Fudgy Pecan Chews 179 G Garlic Cheese Bread 174 Gator, Sautéed 162 George’s BBQ Shrimp & Grits 80 German Potato Salad 138

248 Alabama Back road Res¦auran¦ Recipes Glazed Club Quesadillas 145 Good Meatloaf 40 J Jalapeño Gorgonzola Butter 15 Bacon Jalapeño Poppers 151 Grandma’s Banana Pudding 29 Bacon-Wrapped Stuffed Jalapeño Peppers 35 Grapes in a Cloud (Grape Salad) 117 Cucumber Salsa 31 Gravy, Southern Tomato 156 Jalapeño Corn 63 Grecian Grouper 140 Jalapeño Hushpuppies 34 Greek Style Snapper 77 Mango Pico de Gallo 133 Green Top’s Baked Beans 97 Saucy Q Jambalaya 211 Grilled Chicken Swirls with Bacon Wrapped Jasper Pear-Apple Crisp 113 Asparagus 172 Jean’s Bread Pudding 233 Grilled Fish Reuben with Crunchy Slaw 87 Joe’s Italian Tomato Basil Soup 72 Grilled Triggerfish Bienville 229 Grits K Crystal Shrimp and Grits 23 Key Lime Bread Pudding 223 George’s BBQ Shrimp & Grits 80 Key Lime Cake 143 LuVici’s Shrimp & Grits 15 Kielbasa with Peppers and Onions 61 Grouper. See Fish Gulf of Mexico Grilled Cobia, Chilton County L Peaches, Grilled Vidalia Onion 83 Lasagna Special 104 Lemon Cream Cheese Pound Cake 192 H Lemon Pie 27 Ham Lime BBQ Ham Shooter Sandwich 119 Homemade Key Lime Pie 35 Collard Soup 158 Key Lime Bread Pudding 223 Ham and Cheese Sandwiches 27 Key Lime Cake 143 Redneck Oysters 90 Lime Herb Vinaigrette 37 Hamburger Steak 137 Linda’s Squash Casserole 73 High Points’ Tuna Salad 75 Loaded Potato Casserole 89 Homemade Key Lime Pie 35 Local Color Cabbage Casserole 116 Homemade Peach Ice Cream 153 LuLu’s Buttermilk Pie 166 Homemade Peanut Butter Pie 167 LuLu’s Wedding Cookies (Pecan Cookie Balls) 166 Hushpuppies, Jalapeño 34 LuVici’s Shrimp & Grits 15 I M Ice Cream Macaroni. See Pasta Bushwacker 185 Mango Pico de Gallo 133 Fresh Peach Ice Cream 94 Maryland-Style Crab Cakes 130 Homemade Peach Ice Cream 153 Mary’s Macaroni and Cheese 216 Oreo Banana Split Pie 169 Meatloaf Peanut Butter Pies 140

Index of Recipes 249 Good Meatloaf 40 Old Fashioned Meatloaf 188 P The Perfect Meatloaf 100 Paradise Salad 160 Memaw’s Apple Pie 147 Pasta. See also Pasta Mini Cheesecakes 155 Amish Macaroni Salad 24 BBQ Sketti (Barbeque Spaghetti) 59 Mother’s Family Slaw 98 Lasagna Special 104 Mud Creek Baked Beans 46 Macaroni & Cheese 126 Muffins, Strawberry Pecan 182 Mary’s Macaroni and Cheese 216 Mushrooms Southern Bacon Macaroni and Cheese 147 Broccoli Casserole 142 Peaches Creamy Chicken and Broccoli Soup 219 Easy Peach Cobbler Recipe 79 Grilled Triggerfish Bienville 229 Fresh Peach Ice Cream 94 Sautéed Gator 162 Gulf of Mexico Grilled Cobia, Chilton County Smothered Pork Chops with Mushrooms 135 Peaches, Grilled Vidalia Onion 83 N Homemade Peach Ice Cream 153 New Orleans Bread Pudding 115 New Orleans Bread Pudding 115 Peach Cobbler 95, 189 1953 BBQ Sauce 175 Peach Crunch Cake 19 North Alabama White Sauce 54 Peanut Butter Nuts. See also Pecans Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Pie 199 Coconut-Crusted Grouper with Vanilla Bean Homemade Peanut Butter Pie 167 Cream Sauce 85 Nutter Butter Banana Pudding 220 Fresh Apple Cake 55 Old-Fashioned Peanut Butter Pie 58 High Points’ Tuna Salad 75 Peanut Butter Pies 140 Oreo Banana Split Pie 169 Peanuts. See Nuts Paradise Salad 160 Pear-Apple Crisp, Jasper 113 Peach Crunch Cake 19 A Slice of Orange Cake 30 Pecans Sweet Potato Casserole 69 Cranberry Congealed Salad 17 Divinity 221 Nutter Butter Banana Pudding 220 Fudgy Pecan Chews 179 O Grapes in a Cloud (Grape Salad) 117 Old Fashioned Meatloaf 188 LuLu’s Wedding Cookies (Pecan Cookie Balls) 166 Old-Fashioned Peanut Butter Pie 58 Pecan Cheese Log 127 Pecan Cream Cheese Squares 152 Old Fashioned Potato Pie 170 Pecan Pie 63 Oranges Pecan Pie Recipe 91 Cranberry Congealed Salad 17 Red Velvet Cake 175 A Slice of Orange Cake 30 Strawberry Pecan Muffins 182 Sweet Tooth Dessert 27 Stuffed Celery 219 Oreo Banana Split Pie 169 Sweet Strawberry Bread 205 Our Best Cheesecake 197 Uncle Booger’s Pecan Pie 12 Oysters, Redneck 90

250 Alabama Back road Res¦auran¦ Recipes Perfect Meatloaf 100 Pork Chop Sandwich 163 Pies Smothered Pork Chops with Mushrooms 135 Black Bottom Pie 67 Talk of the Town Baked Beans 47 Buttermilk Pie 230 Potatoes. See also Sweet Potatoes Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Pie 199 Collard Soup 158 Chocolate Fudge Pie 74 Deadly Hash 213 Crabmeat Pie 180 Eggs Cathedral 213 Crustless Egg Custard Pie 234 Filet Mignon Beef Pot Pie 38 Filet Mignon Beef Pot Pie 38 Fried Potatoes & Onions 195 Homemade Key Lime Pie 35 German Potato Salad 138 Homemade Peanut Butter Pie 167 Loaded Potato Casserole 89 Lemon Pie 27 Old Fashioned Potato Pie 170 LuLu’s Buttermilk Pie 166 Plantation Potato Soup 41 Memaw’s Apple Pie 147 Potato Salad 218 Old-Fashioned Peanut Butter Pie 58 Potato Soup 123 Old Fashioned Potato Pie 170 Roasted Chicken with New Potatoes 16 Oreo Banana Split Pie 169 Sisters’ Tater Tot Casserole 146 Peanut Butter Pies 140 Sour Cream Potatoes 21 Pecan Pie 63 Tater Tot Casserole 42 Pecan Pie Recipe 91 Poultry. See Chicken Skillet Apple Pie 148 Pudding Sweet Potato Pie 161 Banana Pudding 56 Tomato Pie 205 Buttermilk Fruit Salad 47 Uncle Booger’s Pecan Pie 12 Chocolate Puddin’ Cake 117 Vinegar Pie 64 Fruit Bowl Cake 210 Pineapple Grandma’s Banana Pudding 29 Cranberry Congealed Salad 17 Jean’s Bread Pudding 233 Paradise Salad 160 Key Lime Bread Pudding 223 Pineapple and Cheese Casserole 161 New Orleans Bread Pudding 115 Rocking Chair Pineapple Casserole 68 Nutter Butter Banana Pudding 220 Stuffed Celery 219 Oreo Banana Split Pie 169 Sweet Tooth Dessert 27 Whistle Stop Bread Pudding with Rum Sauce 215 Pizza Dough 185 White Chocolate Bread Pudding 18 Plantation Potato Soup 41 Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole 101 Pork. See also Ham, Sausage BBQ Sketti (Barbeque Spaghetti) 59 Brick Pit Bar B Que Baked Beans 206 Brunswick Stew 108 Down South Philly Sandwich 110 Fried Ribs 144 Mud Creek Baked Beans 46

Index of Recipes 251 Salmon. See Fish Q Salsa, Corn & Black Bean 225 Quesadillas, Glazed Club 145 Salsa, Cucumber 31 R Sandwiches Raisins BBQ Ham Shooter Sandwich 119 Chicken Stop Broccoli Salad 122 Crab Cake & Avocado Sandwich 133 New Orleans Bread Pudding 115 Down South Philly Sandwich 110 A Slice of Orange Cake 30 Grilled Fish Reuben with Crunchy Slaw 87 Whistle Stop Bread Pudding with Rum Sauce 215 Ham and Cheese Sandwiches 27 Pork Chop Sandwich 163 Redneck Oysters 90 Sante Fe Vegetable Beef Soup 37 Red Velvet Cake 175 Sauces Red Velvet Chocolate Chunk Cream Cheese Creole Rémoulade 133 Brownies 165 Crystal Sauce 23 Rémoulade 87 Juan’s Tangy Mayo 225 Rémoulade Sauce 187 Mango Pico de Gallo 133 Rice 1953 BBQ Sauce 175 Crawfish Casserole 200 North Alabama White Sauce 54 Saucy Q Jambalaya 211 Rémoulade 87 Stuffed Pepper Cups 44 Rémoulade Sauce 187 Roast Beef 231 Rum or Whiskey Sauce 215 Roasted Chicken with New Potatoes 16 Sweet Slaw Sauce 87 Roasted Sweet Potatoes 124 Vanilla Bean Cream Sauce 85 Rocking Chair Pineapple Casserole 68 White Sauce 50 Rolls. See Bread Saucy Q Jambalaya 211 Rose’s Strawberry Shortcake 33 S Salads Amish Macaroni Salad 24 Buttermilk Fruit Salad 47 Chicken Salad 235 Chicken Stop Broccoli Salad 122 Cornbread Salad 99 Cranberry Congealed Salad 17 German Potato Salad 138 High Points’ Tuna Salad 75 Paradise Salad 160 Potato Salad 218 Street’s Chicken Salad 178 Tuna Salad 109

252 Alabama Back road Res¦auran¦ Recipes Sausage Spinach Collard Soup 158 Spinach Dip 187 Crescent Sausage Bites 88 Spinach Parmesan Dip 78 Crystal Shrimp and Grits 23 Wildflower Crêpes 53 Good Meatloaf 40 Squash Grilled Triggerfish Bienville 229 Linda’s Squash Casserole 73 Kielbasa with Peppers and Onions 61 Squash Casserole 42 Saucy Q Jambalaya 211 Squash Dressing 235 Stewed Chicken & Andouille 150 Stew, Brunswick 108 Sautéed Gator 162 Stew & Dumplings, Cabbage Patch 114 Seafood. See also Crab, Fish, Shrimp, Oysters Stewed Chicken & Andouille 150 Eggs Cathedral 213 Strawberries Seafood Bisque 213 Fruit Bowl Cake 210 Shrimp Oreo Banana Split Pie 169 Crystal Shrimp and Grits 23 Paradise Salad 160 Ecor Rouge Catch 191 Rose’s Strawberry Shortcake 33 Felix’s Crab-Stuffed Shrimp 209 Strawberry Cake 121 George’s BBQ Shrimp & Grits 80 Strawberry Pecan Muffins 182 LuVici’s Shrimp & Grits 15 Strawberry Shortcake 204 Shrimp Étouffée 157, 202 Sweet Strawberry Bread 205 Sisters’ Tater Tot Casserole 146 Wildflower Crêpes 53 Skillet Apple Pie 148 Street’s Chicken Salad 178 Slaw. See Coleslaw Stuffed Celery 219 A Slice of Orange Cake 30 Stuffed Pepper Cups 44 Smothered Pork Chops with Mushrooms 135 Super Easy Fantastic Fudge 105 Snapper. See Fish Sweet Potatoes Soups Roasted Sweet Potatoes 124 Collard Soup 158 Sweet Potato Casserole 69, 139 Corn and Crab Bisque 183 Sweet Potato Pie 161 Creamy Chicken and Broccoli Soup 219 Sweet Tater Dumplings 65 Joe’s Italian Tomato Basil Soup 72 Sweet Strawberry Bread 205 Plantation Potato Soup 41 Sweet Tater Dumplings 65 Potato Soup 123 Sweet Tooth Dessert 27 Sante Fe Vegetable Beef Soup 37 Seafood Bisque 213 T Sour Cream Potatoes 21 Tacos, Fish 225 Southern Bacon Macaroni and Cheese 147 Talk of the Town Baked Beans 47 Southern Coleslaw 214 Tater Tot Casserole 42 Southern Fried Soft Shell Crabs 215 Tenderloin of Beef Greek Style 77 Southern Tomato Gravy 156 Texas Brownies 45

Index of Recipes 253 From two-lane highways and interstates, to dirt roads and quaint downtowns, every road leads to delicious food when traveling across Alabama the Beautiful.

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