Country@Heart Dinner Diaries
Ten Cooking Questions for Kristy Lee Cook
By Tim H. Martin
American Idol Finalist, Recording Artist and Outdoorswoman Q: If you were cooking dinner for Simon Cowell, what would you serve him? A: Probably Rattlesnake. Ha! No! In all seriousness, I would cook him something like elk steaks, sweet pota... READ MORE
Sourdough Bread
By Tim H. Martin
Olivia “Hunter” Martin was 10 years old when she took her first deer. A little ceramic crock sits on my kitchen counter, filled with sourdough bread starter from a recipe given to me by my mother many years ago. Once a week, I t... READ MORE
Creole Chicken & Okra
By Tim H. Martin
Sometimes I buy a cookbook just for one or two recipes. When I heard about "Cooking Up a Storm," I knew there would be dozens of recipes I'd like, which proved to be true. After Hurricane Katrina, there was risk of losing much of the old Lo... READ MORE
Beef or Venison Tips
By Tim H. Martin
Beef or Venison Tips & Rice with Wine Gravy — Recipe Courtesy of Chef Paula George Ingredients: • 2-2 1/2 lbs. sirloin tips or venison tips • 3 tbls. olive oil • 1/3 cup all purpose flour • 1 pack McCormick&... READ MORE
Elk Hunt Chicken Cordon Bleu
By Tim H. Martin
Recipe courtesy of Rob and Sandy Kingsland. Note: One cordon bleu often feeds two people. Ingredients (per chicken cordon bleu): • 1 large boneless, skinless chicken breast • 1/4 pound shaved ham (hickory smoked is recommended) &... READ MORE