Kimberly McCallie - Southern on a Shoestring

"Southern on a Shoestring is full of easy yet elegant recipes for every occasion. I know that this book is going to be used at my parties for a very long time!" Dorothy Kern Creator of popular blog Crazy for Crust and author of Dessert Mash-Ups "From modern offerings such as Turtle Cheese Ball and Veggie Pasta Skillet to the more traditional chicken and dumplings and pecan pie, Southern Cooking on a Shoestring provides over 70 delicious, step-by-step recipes. I love that none of McCallies dishes require hours spent standing at the stove or shopping for costly, hard-to-find ingredients. All can be made easily and inexpensively. This is a delightful cookbook for cost-conscious, time-pressed cooks. Its also a smart and effortless way to add a taste of the South to my kitchen." Kathy Hunt Author of Fish Market and Herring: A Global History, food writer for Zester Daily and Reuters Media Express, and a freelance journalist "Southern on a Shoestring is the quintessential Southern cookbook.

Kim McCallie's recipes are a delicious mix of tried-and-true classics along with fresh takes on old favorites, and she provides excellent advice on how to stock a well-rounded pantry so you can make these recipes without breaking the bank. Beautifully written and photographed, the stories enthrall and the photographs entice! If you love Southern food, this book should be a part of your collection!" Kelly Jaggers Author of The Everything Easy Asian Cookbook and of food blog evilshenanigans.com "A profound love of food and family emerges as you read through the pages of Kim McCallies first book. And anyone in charge of feeding a family will appreciate recipes that wont break your budget or find you spending all day in the kitchen to prepare them. Faye Porter Author of At My Grandmothers Table and At My Grandmothers Knee "A must-have for every home! Kim perfectly brings together delicious and traditional Southern food with contemporary preparation methods for the busy cook on a budget. The Sausage and Potato Bake is a new staple for my family." Ashton Swank Author of Party Popcorn and of blog Something Swanky

2016 Kimberly McCallie All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in any form whatsoever, whether by graphic, visual, electronic, film, microfilm, tape recording, or any other means, without prior written permission of the publisher, except in the case of brief passages embodied in critical reviews and articles. The opinions and views expressed herein belong solely to the authors and do not necessarily represent the opinions or views of Cedar Fort, Inc. Permission for the use of sources, graphics, and photos is also solely the responsibility of the authors. 2373 W. 700 S., Springville, UT 84663 Distributed by Cedar Fort, Inc., www.cedarfort.com LIBRARY OF CONGRESS CATALOGING-IN-PUBLICATION DATA Names: McCallie, Kimberly, 1969- author. 700 S., Springville, UT 84663 Distributed by Cedar Fort, Inc., www.cedarfort.com LIBRARY OF CONGRESS CATALOGING-IN-PUBLICATION DATA Names: McCallie, Kimberly, 1969- author.

Title: Southern on a shoestring / Kimberly McCallie. Description: Springville, Utah : Front Table Books, an imprint of Cedar Fort, Inc., [2016] | Includes index. Identifiers: LCCN 2016003789 (print) | LCCN 2016014395 (ebook) | ISBN 9781462118519 (perfect bound : acid-free paper) | ISBN 9781462126453 (epub, pdf, mobi) Subjects: LCSH: Cooking, American--Southern style. | Cooking--Southern states. | LCGFT: Cookbooks. Classification: LCC TX715.S68 M33 2016 (print) | LCC TX715.S68 (ebook) | DDC 641.5975--dc23 LC record available at http://lccn.loc.gov/2016003789 Cover and page design by M.

Shaun McMurdie Cover design 2016 Cedar Fort, Inc. Edited by Melissa J. Caldwell To my husband, Eric,
who believed in me from the moment we met

CONTENTS ACKNOWLEDGMENTS I would like to thank everyone who has played a role in my life throughout the years. Some of you have inspired me. A few of you have amused me. But all of you have encouraged me, and I am forever grateful.

To my sons, Baylor and Cullen McCallie, who have challenged me from the beginning and will inspire me until the end. I do it all for you. To my parents, Duke and Susan Fort, who showed me how to live and are always there for me. To my dearest friends Christine Hansen and Julia Jerome, who started this food festival madness with me years ago. No time has passed when were together. I admire the strong women you have become.

To Deborah Smith, who shared office space, recipes, and wild tales with me. You endured hearing about my dream more than anyone, and you were the first person to believe in me. Youre one of my favorite people. To Greg Arnsdorff, who taught me that loving yourself is the greatest love of all. More important, you taught me the difference between a true leader and someone in a leadership role. Im grateful that you allowed your spotlight to briefly illuminate my little corner of the world.

To my closest friend, confidant, and mentor, Judith Shuman. When you told me that I could do this, I believed you. This would not have happened without you. Thank you for seeing more in me than I could see in myself.

WHERE MY STORY BEGINS Sometimes, inspiration comes when you least expect it, and you didnt even know you needed to be inspired. In the summer of 2009, my son asked me what I dreamed of becoming when I grew up.

I told him that I had dreamed of being a writer. His eight years on this earth had turned him into quite the pessimist: A writer? Who would read it? A couple of weeks later, he brought up the subject again. What was that dream you had, the one that never came true? And for the first time, I wondered how I would ever be able to encourage my children to follow their dreams if I didnt at least attempt to follow my own. So what would I write about and how would I begin? I chose to write about my favorite subjectfoodand hoped that it would interest other people as well. Even though many of us are struggling to make ends meet in the current economy, we still find pleasure in food, from a simple dinner of rice and beans to the occasional splurge of filet mignon. Food nourishes, comforts, and unifies.

Sharing recipes and discussing food breaks down all social barriers. In August 2010, I began writing my food blog, A Well-Seasoned Life, as a way to open my kitchen to readers by sharing my recipes, cookbook reviews, restaurant reviews, and personal essays. Most of my recipe posts include helpful tips and step-by-step instructions to ensure success in the kitchen. I also dont believe it should cost a fortune to prepare a delicious meal, so most of my recipes are prepared with seasonal and affordable ingredients.