Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, and Corn Ingredients: For the Fried Chicken: 1 whole chicken, cut into pieces 2 cups buttermilk 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp salt 1 tsp black pepper 1 tsp paprika ½ tsp garlic powder ½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional) Oil for frying For the Mashed Potatoes: 4 large potatoes, peeled […]
Ingredients For the Loaf: 1½ cups all-purpose flour 1½ teaspoons baking powder ¼ teaspoon salt ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened ¾ cup granulated sugar 2 large eggs 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract ½ cup milk (whole or 2%) For the Strawberry Swirl: ½ cup strawberry jam or preserves 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, for thicker […]
How To Fried OkraIngredients:1 pound fresh okra, sliced into ½-inch pieces1 cup buttermilk1 cup cornmeal½ cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon salt½ teaspoon black pepper½ teaspoon paprika½ teaspoon garlic powderVegetable oil, for fryingInstructions:Place the sliced okra in a bowl and pour the buttermilk over it. Let it soak for 10–15 minutes.In another bowl, mix cornmeal, flour, salt, […]
Ingredients 2 pounds beef round steak (about ¾-inch thick) 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon black pepper ½ cup all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 medium onion, thinly sliced 1 green bell pepper, sliced (optional) 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes (with juice) 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce […]
Ingredients For the Pancakes 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 cups buttermilk 2 large eggs 1/4 cup melted butter (plus more for cooking) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract For Serving Maple syrup (warm) 8–10 slices crispy bacon Instructions In a large mixing bowl, […]
Barbecue Ribs with Homemade SauceIngredients:2 racks pork baby back ribs (about 4–5 pounds)2 tablespoons brown sugar1 tablespoon paprika1 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon onion powder1 teaspoon black pepper1 teaspoon salt½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)1 tablespoon olive oilFor the Homemade BBQ Sauce:1½ cups ketchup½ cup apple cider vinegar⅓ cup brown sugar2 tablespoons molasses1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce1 teaspoon […]
Ingredients: 6 ears fresh corn (or 4 cups kernels, fresh or frozen) 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 cup heavy cream ½ cup whole milk 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon sugar (optional, for sweetness) ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon black pepper ¼ teaspoon paprika (optional) Instructions: If using fresh corn, cut the kernels off the […]
Kitchen Equipment Needed Large skillet or frying pan Saucepan for mashed potatoes Wooden spoon or spatula 9×9 or 9×13-inch baking dish Potato masher or electric mixer Ingredients For the Meat Filling 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 chopped onion 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1 teaspoon dried rosemary 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pepper 1 pound […]
Ingredients 1 ½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs 1 medium onion, chopped 2 cans (10.5 oz each) cream of chicken soup 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth 1 cup frozen peas and carrots (optional) 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp dried thyme ½ tsp black pepper 1 can refrigerated biscuits (8-count), cut into small […]
Classic BLT on Lightly Toasted Sourdough Ingredients 8 slices thick-cut bacon 8 slices sourdough bread, lightly toasted 2 large ripe tomatoes, sliced 4–6 leaves crisp lettuce (romaine or iceberg) 4 tbsp mayonnaise (Duke’s or your favorite) Salt & freshly ground black pepper Instructions Cook the Bacon Fry bacon in a skillet over medium heat until […]