Simple Pheasant – State Bird of South Dakota

ContentsChinese Ring-necked Pheasant State Bird of South DakotaRecipe for Simple PheasantDelicious Pheasant For YouChinese Ring-necked Pheasant State Bird of South Dakota Chinese Ring-necked Pheasant (Phasianus colchicus) is the State Bird of South Dakota. According to the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection: The ring-necked pheasant was introduced in the United States nearly two centuries ago, but its...

Black Walnut Stuffing – Missouri State Tree Nut

ContentsMissouri State Legislature on the Black WalnutBlack Walnut Stuffing with Sausage and Wild RiceIngredients for Black Walnut StuffingDirections for Black Walnut StuffingRecipe courtesy of the Hammons Product Company.Missouri State Legislature on the Black Walnut Chapter 10 State Emblems Section 10.100 State tree nut–black walnut. 10.100. The nut produced by the black walnut tree (Juglans nigra) known as the...

Five-Minute Cranberry Sauce – Massachusetts ...

ContentsIngredients for 5-Minute Cranberry:Directions for 5-Minute Cranberry:Tasty Cranberry GoodiesAfter two years of lobbying and petitions, the fifth-grade class on the North Shore that worked towards making the Cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon) the State Berry was thrilled when the legislature finally officially adopted the Cranberry in July of 1994. Cranberry Juice was also adopted as the official State Beverage of the...

Mulled North Carolina Scuppernong Cider

ContentsIngredients for Scuppernong CiderDirections for Scuppernong CiderLearning Links on the Scuppernong GrapeTasty Scuppernong Treats for YouIn 2001, the North Carolina General Assembly named the Scuppernong the official state fruit. “All Scuppernongs are Muscadines, but not all Muscadines are Scuppernongs.” [ad#Google Banner Links] Ingredients for Scuppernong Cider 1 quart NC Scuppernong grape juice 2 (4-inch)...

Tilapia with Kumquat Citrus Butter

ContentsKumquats are a primary agricultural citrus product of the state of Florida.Ingredients for Cooking the TilapiaDirections For Tilapia with Kumquat Citrus Butter:Tasty Treats You May LikeKumquats are a primary agricultural citrus product of the state of Florida. Ingredients For Tilapia with Kumquat Citrus Butter: Makes four servings Kumquat Citrus Butter 1 1/2 tablespoons softened butter 4 de-seeded kumquats with...

Raspberry Granita

ContentsRed Raspberries – Top Washington Agricultural CropIngredients for Raspberry GranitaDirections for Raspberry GranitaTasty Raspberry Treats for YouRed Raspberries – Top Washington Agricultural Crop Granita is an Italian version of ice or sorbet, but with large, crunch crytals. It’s very easy and great for a simple dessert. We’ve given the traditional recipe an update by freezing the fruit blend in a...

“Slow Cooker” Idaho® Potato Casserole

ContentsIngredients for the Idaho Potato Casserole:Tasty Potato Treat for YouThe Idaho potato is the official state vegetable of the state of Idaho. From Aristocrat in Burlap: In certain ways, the mighty Snake River is the mother of Idaho’s potato industry. It has, through the centuries, transported and deposited much of the silt that farmers cultivate today in lower-lying fields along the river course. It provides...

Sautéed Black Bass with Basil Mustard Butter Sauce...

ContentsKentucky State FishRecipe for Black Bass with Basil Mustard bUtter SauceTasty Bass Treats for YouKentucky State Fish According to the Kentucky Secretary of State: The state fish is the Kentucky Spotted Bass, Micropterus punctulatus. The bass was adopted by the state on February 27, 1956. The Kentucky Bass is acclaimed for its gameness and fighting qualities. It also a prized dish to eat. Recipe for Black Bass with...

Baked Apples – New York State Fruit

ContentsIngredients for Baked ApplesDirections for making Baked Apples:Tasty New York Apple Treats for YouAccording to the New York State Library: The apple was adopted as the State fruit in 1976. Apples are sweet and crisp, and many varieties are grown in New York. Apples were introduced in the 1600s by European settlers who brought seeds to New York. Dried apples were a staple for colonists and hard apple cider was a...

Apple Popcorn Brittle

ContentsIngredients for Apple Popcorn BrittleA different Kind of Popcorn RecipeDirections for Apple Popcorn BrittleTasty Popcorn Treats Just for YouAccording to the Illinois State Museum: There are 333 Illinois farms that grow popcorn on 47,000 acres, making Illinois the third largest grower of the product. Corn probably originated in Mexico about 5,000 years ago. It is estimated that Native Americans in Illinois started...