Mrs Wilkes Boarding House Seafood Casserole Recipes

SWEET AND SOUR SAUCE.. MRS. WILKES BOARDING HOUSE

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a boil to dissolve the sugar.
• Serve hot or cold.

MRS. WILKES' BOARDING HOUSE-STYLE BISCUITS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450.
• Sift the flour and baking powder into a mixing bowl and make a well in the center.
• Cut in the shortening and margarine until mixture resembles coarse cornmeal.
• Pour the buttermilk and milk into a measuring cup and add enough water to make 3/4 cup.
• Pour this into the dry ingredients.
• Mix lightly and quickly with your hands to form a dough moist enough to leave the sides of the bowl.
• Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface.
• Knead by turning the dough away from you, pressing down with palms of hands, and pushing the dough away.
• Repeat 6 or 7 times.
• Work the dough into a large ball while kneading. Keep your fingers dry by dipping them into dry flour regularly.
• Pinch off portions of dough and place them on a well-greased baking sheet.
• Press lightly to flatten the biscuits slightly.
• Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until golden brown on top.

LEMON BARS MRS. WILKES BOARDING HOUSE RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. To make the crust, cream the butter and powdered sugar.
• Add 2 cups flour to make a dough.
• Pat out in a 9 x 9" square pan.
• Bake for 15 mintues or until golden.
• Mix the eggs, salt, granulated sugar, lemon juice and rind and remaining 2 tbls flour and baking powder.
• Pour over the crust and bake for 20-25 minutes.
• When cool, dust with powdered sugar.
• Cut into small squares. Serve.

MRS. WILKES' BOARDING HOUSE BRUNSWICK STEW

Steps:

• Place all ingredients in pan, cover and heat slowly. Salt and more hot sauce may be needed according to taste preferred.
• Makes about 2 quarts.
• Source: Famous Recipes from Mrs. Wilkes' Boarding House - Savannah, Georgia.
• NOTE: Don't forget the preparation time is short because the chicken and potatoes are previously cooked.