Archive for January, 2015

Kitchen Organization 101

on Jan 14th 2015

I spent a good part of Tuesday “degreasing” and organizing my cook top and drawers under it.  It was a messy sticky icky job.  One of the tasks involved with this project was organizing the spice drawer.  I’ve had jars and boxes of spices thrown into this drawer for a decade.  The spices would spill […]

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Old Fashioned Chicken and Dumplings

on Jan 14th 2015

I can think of few main dishes with more Southern flair than Chicken and Dumplings.  I do not recall either of my parents making this dish in our home.  Chicken and Dumplings were given the respect they deserved.  Only my Grandmothers were worthy enough to make them.  There was no special family recipe written down. […]

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Better Than Zaxby’s Fried Chicken and Jezebel Sauce

on Jan 13th 2015

Fried Chicken Tenders You will need: 2 pounds fresh chicken tenders Salt 2 cups buttermilk 1 ½ cups plain flour 1 ½ cups Ritz cracker crumbs 1 teaspoon celery salt 2 teaspoons Lowry’s seasoned salt 1 Tablespoon Italian seasoning 2 teaspoons Cajun spice 2 teaspoons garlic salt Vegetable Oil for frying Fried chicken is better […]

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Aunt Debbie’s Poppy Seed Ham Rolls

on Jan 1st 2015

Do you need a recipe for all that leftover Christmas ham?  Make my Aunt Debbie’s Ham Rolls.  This recipe can be made ahead, refrigerated, and baked for breakfast. It can be easily put together for a quick snack, party appetizer, picnic, or even a Super Bowl item. To make good use of any leftover ham, […]

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