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OK -
Doing our Mom an 80th birthday buffet brunch:
So far we have (presumably nailed down):

MIMOSAS ;)
CUCUMBER & TOMATO FINGER SANDWICHES
EGG STRATA
GRITS
GRAPE TOMATO/MOZZARELLA/BASIL SALAD
HAM (&/OR MAYBE ROAST BEEF OR TURKEY OR CHICKEN?)
ASSORTED BREADS - INCL. LITTLE BERRY MUFFINS

We think we need another Veggie & Fruit -
SUGGESTIONS?

I'd also thought of making it more "southern" -
or even more of an "english" thing.....

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Lady Peas with Bacon and Corn

While black-eyed are the most popular field peas, you can find many kinds in the South, including purple hull, pink-eyed, lady and crowder peas. Any variety will work in this recipe, including lima beans.


2 cups shelled lady peas
4 ears fresh corn, cooked
4 slices bacon or country ham
2 shallots or green onions

1. Place peas in a medium saucepan. Cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer until crisp-tender, about 30 minutes. Drain.
2. Cut kernels from ears of corn.
3. Place country ham or bacon in large skillet. Cook until crisp and browned. Remove from pan and chop or crumble. Discard all drippings except 2 tablespoons.
4. Return pan to heat. Add shallots; sauté 5 minutes. Add peas, corn and bacon. Heat thoroughly. Serves 4.

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 Apricot-Glazed Sweet Potatoes

3 pounds sweet potatoes, cooked, peeled and cut up

1 cup packed brown sugar

5 teaspoons cornstarch

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 cup apricot nectar

1/2 cup hot water

2 teaspoons grated orange peel

2 tablespoons butter

1/2 cup chopped pecans

 

Place sweet potatoes in a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish and set aside. In a saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch, salt and cinnamon; stir in apricot nectar, water and orange peel. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook and stir 2 minutes more. Remove from heat; stir in butter and pecans. Pour over sweet potatoes. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until heated through. 

 

Makes 8-10 servings.

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