In this video, Betty demonstrates how to make scrumptious Keeneland Chicken Salad in a Bread Bowl, using the recipe of Chef Ed, from Turf Catering of Lexington, Kentucky. This is a different style of chicken salad from Bettys Elegant Restaurant Chicken Salad Sandwich and also from Bettys Hot Chicken Salad Tarts (both in bettyskitchen). This is the same chicken salad that I showed on our trip to the Keeneland Horse Race track, made from Chef Eds recipe. In the Equestrian room, the chicken salad was served surrounded by fresh fruit, but this time I followed another suggestion from Chef Ed, and served it in a bread bowl. It is terrific! Ingredients: 6 six-ounce boneless, skinless chicken breasts ½ cup diced celery ¼ cup diced onion 1 cup mayonnaise 1 teaspoon white pepper (If you dont have white pepper, I suggest using regular black pepper.—Betty) 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce small amount of chopped tarragon, if desired •Cook chicken breasts and refrigerate. •Dice chicken into 1-inch cubes and put in bowl. (Note: This is wonderful for chicken salad served on a plate, but if you plan to make chicken salad sandwiches, the cubes will be too big, so just dice them into a small size [about 3/8-inch to ½-inch].—Betty) •Add all other ingredients and mix thoroughly. Serving suggestions: Serve on a bed of mixed lettuce greens, on bread for a sandwich, or hollow bread bowl for an upscale presentation. Also suggested to be served with fresh fruit. (Note: The …

In this video, Betty makes the original Fritos Chili Pie Casserole for her family. The recipe originated either with the Frito-Lay Company or Sonic Drive-In Restaurants, where it was once served. If you like chili, cheese, and Fritos, youll *love* this recipe! Ingredients: 3 cups Fritos corn chips 1/2 large sweet onion, chopped (Note: I used 1 whole large onion in my video, but I think most people will like this recipe better with 1/4 to 1/2 onion, chopped—unless you *really* love onions!) 15 oz. can chili (either with beans or no beans) 1 cup grated American cheese (I used Velveeta.) Place 2 cups of Fritos corn chips in a baking dish. Arrange chopped onion and half of the grated cheese on corn chips. Pour chili over onion and cheese. Top with remaining corn chips and grated cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for about 15 minutes, until cheese is melted and corn chips on top are beginning to brown. Serve immediately. This is a great dish for kids!!! To give you an idea of how widespread this recipe is, here are a couple of link to the very same recipe that I demonstrated: www.cooks.com and recipes.chef2chef.net Enjoy! BG

In this video, Betty demonstrates how to make Crispy & Soft Herbed Garlic French Bread. Its tangy and flavorful, soft with a crispy top, and sooooo quick and easy to make! Ingredients: ½ stick butter or margarine, softened to room temperature 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese ½ tablespoon fresh minced parsley (Use ½ teaspoon, if you are using dried parsley flakes.) 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder 1/8 teaspoon paprika 1 small loaf of French bread, sliced in about 1-inch slices (If you have a larger amount of bread to make, double the recipe for the spread.) In a small mixing bowl, combine ¼ cup softened butter or margarine, 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese, ½ tablespoon fresh minced parsley (or ½ teaspoon dried parsley flakes), 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/8 teaspoon paprika. Use a fork to blend thoroughly. Spread mixture on one side of each slice of French bread, and place the slices on an ungreased baking pan. Broil in an oven about 6 inches from the heat, leaving the oven door partially open. Broil for about 5 minutes, or until bread is sizzling on top and beginning to brown. Remove pan from oven, and place bread on a serving plate. This is a delightful accompaniment to most meals. It is soft, but crispy, and it is bursting with flavor!

In this video, Betty reveals her highly-researched Southern Spoon Bread recipe. Betty lives in spoon bread country (10 miles from Boone Tavern, home of probably the most famous spoon bread in the world). Betty has refined her recipe over a period of approximately 35 years. It is perfection! Ingredients: 2 cups fresh milk 3/4 cup yellow cornmeal 1/2 cup self-rising white cornmeal mix 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 2 well-beaten eggs 1/2 stick butter or margarine, melted cooking oil spray In a small bowl, thoroughly mix 3/4 cup yellow cornmeal, 1/4 cup white cornmeal mix, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon baking powder. Bring milk to a boil. Reduce heat to low, and quickly add the cornmeal mixture. Stir the cornmeal mixture rapidly into the milk, so that no clumps form. Cook for about 3 minutes, or until it forms a medium-thick mush. Remove the cornmeal mush from the stove, and transfer it to a large mixing bowl. Add 1/2 stick butter or margarine, melted. Stir. Add 2 well-beaten eggs, and stir thoroughly. Now, use an electric mixer to beat the spoonbread mixture for about 5 minutes, until it is quite smooth and has a lot of air incorporated into it. Spray a 1-quart sized casserole dish with oil spray. Pour the spoonbread mixture into the casserole dish and bake in a hot oven (400 degrees) for 20 minutes, or until it puffs up and is delicately brown. Serve immediately with butter. Yum! This dish is steeped in Southern tradition. I wanted all of the Kentucky Derby …

In this video, Betty demonstrates how to make her tasty and filling Date Nut Bread. This bread can be used for breakfast or for an afternoon snack with tea. It is very easy to make, and it tastes wonderful! Ingredients: 1 cup chopped dates 1 cup boiling water 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 egg, well beaten 1 cup sugar 1 tablespoon butter, softened 1 cup walnuts (You may substitute another kind of nut.) 1 ½ cups self-rising flour 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Sprinkle 1 cup dates with 1 teaspoon baking soda, and pour 1 cup boiling water over all. Set aside. In a large mixing bowl, beat 1 egg, and add 1 cup sugar and 1 tablespoon softened butter. Mix well. Gradually stir in 1 cup walnuts, 1 ½ cups flour, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and date mixture. Stir, just until dry ingredients are moistened. Pour mixture into a greased and floured, waxed-paper-lined loaf pan. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the deepest part comes out clean. (I always bake any loaf like this in the center of the oven with a large sheet of aluminum foil on the rack above, so that the top will not over-brown. The aluminum foil may be removed near the end of baking.) Remove loaf from the oven, and let cool in the loaf pan for a few minutes. Remove from the loaf pan, and peel off the waxed paper. Place on a nice serving plate, and slice into equally-sized slices, and serve while warm with fresh butter. This is a simple bread, with a touch of elegance! You will love it …