Welcome, food enthusiasts, to the Arkansas Native Ingredients episode of The Co-op Cooking Show! Here in Arkansas, we are blessed with an abundance of native ingredients that not only reflect our unique heritage but also offer a bounty of fresh and wholesome options for our kitchens. Get ready to be inspired and savor the incredible flavors that make our state a true culinary gem.

Turkey, Avacado, and Rice Salad

Recipe from Arkansas Living Magazine

Recipe by Donna Wessels, November 1985

Ingredients

• 4 teaspoons lemon juice 
• 1 ½ cups diced avocado 
• 1 cup cooked, diced turkey 
• 1 cup cooked rice 
• ½ cup finely chopped celery 
• ½ teaspoon finely chopped green onion 
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 
• 2 tablespoons sour cream 
• 1 teaspoon salt 

Directions

Cook rice. Add avocados to a bowl and pour lemon juice over all of it. 

Combine remaining ingredients in a separate bowl. Mix well. 

Add avocado mixture and toss lightly. Chill.

Serve on crisp lettuce. 

Peach Cobbler

Recipe from Arkansas Living Magazine

Recipe by Sammie Story, September 1985

Ingredients

• ½ cup sugar 
• ½ stick butter 
• ½ heaping cup of sugar 
• 1 egg 
• ½ cup oil 
• 1 heaping cup of flour 
• 1 teaspoon baking powder 
• ¼ cup salt 
• 1 teaspoon vanilla 
• 1 quart or large can of sliced peaches 

Directions

Bring sugar and butter to a boil. Set aside.  

Mix together sugar, egg and oil.  Add flour, baking powder and salt into bowl.  Mix well and add sugar mixture and vanilla.  

Put 1 quart or large can of sliced peaches in 13” x 9” pan.  Drop dough by spoonful’s on top of peaches and sprinkle with cinnamon.  

Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. 

Serve with vanilla ice cream

Spiced Tea

Recipe from Arkansas Living Magazine

Recipe by Tammy West, June 1985

Ingredients

• 1 (7 oz) jar orange-flavored breakfast drink 
• ¾ cup instant tea 
• 1 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 pkg. Lemonade mix 
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon 
• 2 ½ cups sugar 

Directions

Mix all ingredients well into one container.  Boil water.

Put 2 heaping teaspoons (or an amount to suit your taste) into a cup and add the boiling water.