Bourbon Balls.

I'm adding this to the Christmas candy schedule, after reading the article at NPR.....

Bourbon Balls

1 pound dark chocolate (55-71%), chopped
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup Evan Williams bourbon
pinch of sea salt
1 cup finely chopped pecans

Bring heavy whipping cream to a boil. Remove from heat. Add chocolate; stir until smooth. Add bourbon; stir until well-incorporated. Add salt. Let the chocolate mixture (ganache) rest at room temperature until firm (about 4 hours).

Using two spoons, portion out half ounce balls of ganache. Hand roll balls until smooth and then roll it in the pecans. Makes about 40 truffles.

Squash Puppies.

I got this one from my hometown recently. It's very good. Just add the buttermilk LAST so that the batter doesn't get too thin. You may not need all of it.

Squash Puppies

5 medium yellow squash
1/2 tsp. salt
1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 medium onion, finely chopped (or grated)
3/4 cup self-rising corn meal mix
1/4 cup all-purpose flour

Slice the squash, almost cover with water, add salt, and cook over medium heat for about 20 minutes until just tender. Drain well and mash. Combine all other ingredients except buttermilk. Add squash, then add buttermilk to reach proper consistency. Drop spoonfuls into about an inch of hot oil and fry until brown.