Category: Libby’s Recipes & More

A collection of favorite recipes from Libby Allen of Latta, SC, and from our readers as well as food-related advice and articles from the USDA and other sources. To submit a reader recipe, mail it to Recipes, c/o The Dillon Herald, P.O. Drawer 1288, Dillon, SC 29536, fax it to 843-841-1930, or e-mail it to bf@thedillonherald.com.

Libby’s Recipes: Creamed Chipped Beef – The Microwave Version

My mother used to make this classic comfort food. This uses an updated method–the microwave.

Just In Time For The Holidays: Crockpot Chocolate Candy

Back by popular demand is this good and easy recipe for chocolate candy.  Just the thing to take to friends you want to remember during the holidays.

Libby’s Recipes: Country Ham

This is the time of year I break down and purchase a country ham – a cured ham. I cook it the way my mother did – on the stovetop in boiling water.

Two Casseroles For Your Holiday Table

Okay, so the news has been on the slim side lately.  But we will be cooking ourselves silly for the upcoming holidays.  These two casseroles will be on both our Thanksgiving and Christmas tables.

Libby’s Recipes: Edith’s Vinegar Pie

Here is a recipe I have not made in quite a while but this is a good pie.

Libby’s Recipes: Sweet Potato Poundcake

Back by popular demand is Lynn Liebenrood’s sweet potato pound cake recipe. It’s easy and is so good.

Libby’s Recipes: Orange Sweet Potatoes

Here is another tasty take on sweet potatoes. Thanks to my sister for this recipe.

Libby’s Recipes: Sweet Potatoes with Applesauce

0 Here is a recipe that should fit into your fall menu. Sweet Potatoes with Applesauce 4 medium size sweet potatoes 1 cup unsweetened applesauce 2/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar 3 tablespoons butter, melted 1⁄4 teaspoon salt Place sweet potatoes in pot, cover with water. Boil about 30 minutes or until tender. Let cool…

Libby’s Recipes: Veggie Dip

Here is a recipe for a classic dip that goes quite well with whatever it is you like to dip.

Libby’s Recipes: Pork Chop Casserole

We had this casserole last night and my husband actually said it was much better than he thought it would be. That is a compliment as he is not really a fan of casseroles.