Salmon Patties, Fried Potatoes, Creamy Meal Gravy, & golden cornbread: Cooking with Anna Baker

Step into the world of Appalachian cooking as we bring heartwarming recipes and cherished stories to life! In this episode, Ann joins us to prepare a delicious spread featuring salmon patties, fried potatoes, creamy meal gravy, and golden cornbread, all made with love and tradition. You'll learn practical cooking tips, like how to get that perfect cornbread crust and the secret ingredient for flavorful meal gravy, while enjoying heartfelt stories of family and Appalachian heritage. We’re also excited to showcase the Damascus series knives from Smoky Mountain Knife Works, the world’s largest knife retailer. These high-quality, affordable knives make meal prep a breeze, and we’re thrilled to share them with you. Be sure to click the link in the description to explore their extensive collection and support our channel. Join us in celebrating the flavors and stories of Appalachian life. Don’t forget to leave Ann a comment, subscribe, and click the bell to stay updated on our latest videos. Your kind words and support mean the world. Let’s keep sharing these traditions together—see you next time, and God bless! Corn Bread Self-Rising Corn Meal Mix (use your brand) 2 cups of meal -mix 1 egg Start with ½ buttermilk or milk (I prefer buttermilk) Mix above. Add enough buttermilk to make it between thick and thin. You do not want it to be liquified or to be thick. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees before mixing the cornmeal mixture. Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of Crisco, or Oil, or Butter, or Bacon Grease (Your Choice) Bake 25 to 30 minutes, depending on your oven. Once removed from the oven, flip the cornbread so the crust will be on top. This is the time to cut a small piece, add butter, and enjoy before the meal is served. Fried Potatoes 3 large or 5 medium potatoes, washed and peeled. Slice potatoes, length wise or rounding. 1 tsp salt (your preference) ½ tsp pepper (your preference) Oil 350 degrees. Slice potatoes, your preference Add salt and pepper Add enough oil to cover potatoes partially. Allow oil to 350 degrees. Add potatoes, turning frequently until done. May add a lid through part of frying process. May add a sliced onion to potatoes. Macaroni/Tomatoes 1 box macaroni (choose your brand) 2 cans V8 juice Salt and pepper (your preference) 2 tablespoons butter tsp baking soda 1/8 tsp baking soda Boil macaroni according to box instructions but stop boiling 2 minutes before suggested time (el dente) Add 2 tsp salt to water when water starts to boil and before adding macaroni (this will not make macaroni salted) Drain macaroni after cooking, place macaroni back in pot Add 2 tablespoons butter Add ½ tsp salt Add ½ tsp pepper Add 2 cans of V8 juice Add 1/8 tsp of baking soda Allow to cook 5 minutes. Taste and add salt/pepper as desired Salmon Patties Recipe 1 can of salmon – drain, remove skin and bones – optional you can choose to keep the bones 1 egg 1 chopped medium onion ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon pepper ¼ cup corn meal 1/8 cup flour – can be self-rising or plain Mix ingredients. Make patties to the size you desire. Add enough oil (350) degrees to fry patties on both sides. Make sure both sides are “crusted.” This recipe is easy to double or triple. Mill Gravy 1 can cream or 1 ½ cups of milk 2 to 3 tablespoons of corn meal 2 to 4 tablespoons of bacon grease, or salt pork grease (fat back) or oil Water as needed. Mix corn meal and grease together as if you are making gravy. Cook for approximately 3 minutes. Add cream or milk to corn meal mixture Add water to mixture if to thick just as if you are making gravy. Salt/pepper is your preference. Spoon over corn bread. Delicious. #cooking #food #gravyrecipe #dinnerrecipes #lunchrecipes