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Oven Fried Chicken

Oven Fried Chicken

Fried chicken is certainly a comfort food, but as we all know, it is not exactly the healthiest for you. However, like every good Southerner, I had to come up with a version of fried chicken that would pass both the taste AND health test. […]

Chicken and Bacon Waffles

Chicken and Bacon Waffles

My son’s birthday was this past weekend. I always try to make birthdays special in my house and it starts with a fabulous breakfast! He asked for chicken and waffles. He had never had it before. Actually, no one in my family has ever had it. […]

Brisket Tacos with Red Cabbage

Brisket Tacos with Red Cabbage

I love watching the show “Chopped” on the Food Network. That is how I have come to know the name Alex Guarnaschelli since she is one of the judges. I came across her recipe for Brisket Tacos with Red Cabbage in the May 2011 Food […]

Crispy Fried Shrimp

Crispy Fried Shrimp

I love fried shrimp! Probably one of my top 5 foods. I have a real problem knowing when I’ve had enough to the point where I just don’t stop until all the shrimp are gone. As a kid, I thought it was hilarious that I’d […]

Eggy Bear’s Sweet Tea Brined Chicken Wings on the Big Green Egg

Eggy Bear’s Sweet Tea Brined Chicken Wings on the Big Green Egg

Denise has a friend, Eggy Bear, who is essentially one of the masters of the Big Green Egg cult.  He recently hooked Melissa up with her own BGE and she is quickly learning the ropes on this incredible smoking device and is hoping to be indoctrinated […]