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Marshall County Humane Society News Dog Days Goes Country Marshall County Humane Society presents Dog Days Goes Country to benefit homeless animals of Marshall County. Live
and silent auction will be Friday, Aug. 6 at VFW, Holly Springs, 5:30 -
9 p.m. Awesome auction items include art, antiques, trips, tools,
plants, services, dog and cat accessories and great door prizes. Fabulous food will be catered by Michael Pratt. Enjoy the sound of Donna Wolf’s fiddle/violin, a favorite of the Memphis area. Wine tasting bar is provided by Glazer’s of MS. Tickets are available at Byhalia Chamber.
Recipes from Martha Ruth Leonard
Award Winning Chicken Recipes
“Favorite Recipes” Laguna Beach Pecan Chicken 4 whole boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/4 cup, plus 2 tbsps. Dijon-type mustard
1-1/2 to 2 cups plain yogurt
1 cup ripe olives, sliced pepper to taste
6 tbsps. unsalted butter or vegetable oil
2 cups pecan halves, finely ground
1-oz. pkg. Hidden Valley
Ranch dressing mix Preheat
oven to 400 degrees. Pound chicken breasts between 2 pieces of plastic
wrap to 1/4-inch thickness; sprinkle with pepper. Melt butter in small
saucepan over low heat. Remove pan from heat; whisk in 1/4 cup of the
mustard. (If using oil, whisk oil with 1/4 cup mustard in small bowl.)
Dip chicken into mustard mixture, then roll in ground pecans to coat.
Arrange chicken in a single layer in lightly greased baking pan. Bake
15 minutes or until golden and tender. Meanwhile, thoroughly combine
yogurt, olives, salad dressing mix and remaining 2 tbsps. mustard in
medium-sized saucepan. Remove chicken from pan. Stir pan drippings into
yogurt mixture; simmer over low heat 2 minutes. Place 2 tbsps. yogurt
sauce on each dinner plate; top with a chicken breast. Serve with
remaining sauce.
Chicken Mexicana 2 whole boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/2 cup sliced green onions with tops (1/2 inch slices)
2-3 cups hot cooked rice
1 cup Pace picante sauce
Additional picante sauce 1/4 tsp. garlic salt
2 tbsps. butter or margarine
1/2 cup chopped bell pepper
4 ounces cheese spread loaf, diced Sprinkle
chicken with garlic salt. Melt butter in large skillet over medium
heat. Add chicken, cook five minutes. Turn chicken over, add green
onions and green pepper around edge of skillet. Cook five minutes more
or until chicken is tender. Place rice on serving platter. Remove
chicken and vegetables from skillet and arrange over rice; keep warm.
Add 1 cup picante sauce and the diced cheese loaf to skillet. Cook and
stir until cheese is melted and sauce is hot. Pour cheese sauce over
chicken and vegetables. Garnish as desired. Serve with additional
picante sauce.
Dipper’s Nuggets Chicken 2 whole, boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/3 cup water
2 tsps. sesame seeds
red onion rings, for garnish vegetable oil
1 egg
1/3 cup all purpose flour
1-1/2 tsps. salt
dipping sauces Cut
chicken into 1-inch pieces. Heat 3 inches oil in large, heavy saucepan
over medium-high heat until oil reaches 375 degrees. Adjust heat to
maintain temperature. Meanwhile, beat egg and water in large bowl until
well mixed. Add flour, sesame seeds and salt, stirring to form smooth
batter. Dip chicken pieces into batter, draining off excess. Fry
chicken, a few pieces at a time, in hot oil, about four minutes, or
until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Serve with your favorite
dipping sauces; garnish with red onion rings.
Pages from the Past 10 Years Ago - June 29, 2000 Who’s Who Lt.
Col. William McKinley Hollowell, professor of military science, Lincoln
University, has been named to the Lexington Who’s Who Registry.
Hollowell, a native of Marshall County, attended St. Mary’s School and
graduated from the University of Mississippi. He once served as a Holly
Springs police officer and volunteer fireman (1973-1980). Retirement celebration June
25, the board of trustees and staff of the Marshall County Library
honored Miss May Alice Booker with a retirement reception, honoring her
30 years of service. The board presented Miss May Alice with a lovely
broach and Mrs. W. Beatrice Walton also presented her with a lovely
red, silk rose. 25 Years Ago - July 4, 1985 NW scholarship recipients Coach
Johnny Hill recognized three Marshall Academy Patriot football players
recently, who have received scholarships to Northwest Jr. College,
where they will play football. Tim Bailey received a full academic
scholarship; Carl Pipkin and Eric Shaw received leadership
scholarships. The three will enter NW this fall. Locals play in St. Jude pro-am golf Hal
Sutton, Andy Bean, Al Geiberger, Tubby Gresham? Rick DeBardeleben?
That’s right! Two of Holly Springs’ own golfers were among the world
famous players teeing it up at Colonial Country Club June 26. Donnie
Miller of Holly Springs caddied for DeBardeleben; Steve Gresham caddied
for his father. 50 Years Ago - July 7, 1960 Ultra modern equipment for sheriff’s office Marshall
County Sheriff Sol Cox can now boast of some of the most modern
equipment in the nation. Recently installed and presently operating is
a two-way communication system (radio) now being used by Sheriff Cox
and his two deputies. Sheriff Cox is fast becoming one of the state’s
outstanding law enforcement officers. Lt. Gov. and Mrs. Paul Johnson honored Dr.
and Mrs. Sam McClatchy entertained their cousins, Lt. Gov. and Mrs.
Paul Johnson of Hattiesburg with a dinner party at the new restaurant
“The Hitching Post.” Owned by Mr. and Mrs. Roger Woods and operated by
Jessie Rowan, the new restaurant is a popular place. The McClatchys
entertained in the private dining room.
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