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We’ve officially been Southerners for 5 1/2 years now (holy crap has it been that long?) and I am still slowly earning by Southern credentials. So far I’ve mastered the art of grits and buttermilk biscuits, although my fried chicken still needs work. Thanks to a new book by local Nashville foodie Chris Chamberlain, I can continue to hone my down-home know-how with delicious results. The Southern Foodie is Chris’ compilation of 134 recipes from 100 of the South’s best restaurants and eateries....

Bone In Pork Chops – The EASY Way! There are a lot of opinions on the best way to cook pork chops. Do you need bone in? Should they be boneless? Do you bake… pan sear… fry… or grill? The fact is pork chops can be made delicious using all of these methods, but as a busy working mom, I need DELICIOUS, QUICK, and EASY. This Southwest Bone In Pork Chop recipe does the trick!...

Cheese, glorious cheese! What is there more handsome? This white queso is particularly dashing… ultra creamy with a ton of flavor coming from the crispy spicy chorizo, green chiles, and pickled jalapenos. May I have some more, please? This queso was inspired by a similar dish at Butchertown hall, one of our favorite neighborhood restaurants here in Nashville. While their chorizo is house-made and simply fabulous, we used a raw bulk chorizo from Whole Foods and it worked perfectly to add spice and sass to this queso....

You’re probably wondering what we did with that dramatically colored squid ink fettuccine we made earlier this week… Well, this is it. Since the squid ink pasta has a mild brininess to it (it actually smells stronger while you’re making it than it tastes in the final dish, but it’s still an underlying flavor that shouldn’t be ignored), it’s definitely best used within the context of more seafood. One of our favorite cookbooks has a recipe for a frutti di mare (fruit of the sea) pasta with squid ink spaghetti that would be a seafood lover’s dream....

1 lb green beans, blanched and sliced into 2-inch long strips 1 tbsp vegetable oil ¾ cup chicken stock, or water 3 bacon slices , roughly 3 oz, chopped 1 cup red onion, chopped 1 tbsp all-purpose flour ¼ cup apple cider vinegar 2 tbsp brown sugar salt and ground black pepper , to taste Cook bacon in a medium skillet with oil over medium-high heat, and stir occasionally until well-browned....

Ingredients 5 lbs pork spareribs , cut in serving size pieces 1 cup brown sugar 3 tsp cornstarch 1 tsp dry mustard 1 cup vinegar 1 cup crushed pineapple, undrained ¾ cup catsup ¾ cup water ⅓ cup onions, finely chopped 3 tsp soy sauce salt and pepper Preparation Put the spread ribs in a single layer shallow pan. Brown the spare ribs in a 425 degrees F oven for 20 minutes; drain off fat....

1/2 lb sirloin steak 1/3 cup teriyaki sauce 8 oz Pillsbury Crescent Rolls 1 cup water chestnuts, drained and sliced For Teriyaki Sauce: 1/4 cup soy sauce 1 tbsp sugar 1 tsp onion, grated 1 clove garlic, crushed 1/4 tsp ginger 1 bay leaf, crushed Slice steak into 1/4 inch strips (partially frozen meat easier to slice). Marinate meat at least 1 hour. Separate dough into 8 wedges. Cut each in half lengthwise....

Ok, so it might seem like a strange combination, but it is amazing. You must try it once. Not only is it beautiful, but the dressing is sweet and tangy and perfect. You’ll be eating it every day if you’re not careful. Ingredients Focaccia bread 1/2 red onion, sliced 2 zucchini, thinly sliced 1 cup crimini mushrooms, sliced fresh basil, roughly chopped provolone cheese (optional) olive oil For Aioli: 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/2 tsp paprika 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce 1 tsp honey mustard 2 tsp red wine vinegar 1 tsp poppy seeds Directions To make aioli, combine all ingredients and stir well to combine....

Redfish can be grilled, baked, cooked, and roasted in many numbers of ways and some recipes can be finished in twenty minutes. While redfish is usually seen as mild, extra seasoning and vegetables can change the dish entirely. With dishes like Cajun redfish, blackened redfish, and redfish tacos it’s easy to fall in love with redfish. So let’s get cooking and look at our 15 best redfish recipes. 1. Baked Redfish Fillets Baked redfish fillets are unlike any other baked redfish recipes you’ll find....

The best quick dinners are nutritious, delicious, and easy to prepare. Anyone can make them and satisfy the whole family! These five-ingredient chicken recipes can be whipped up in less than half an hour, which is perfect for busy weekdays and any cooking skill level. What else do all of these easy recipes have in common? They all have delicious chicken! This nutritious meat is so versatile and you can do pretty much everything with it!...

Turnips are low in carbohydrates and calories, making them a great alternative for veggies that are higher in carbs like carrots or potatoes. What Are Turnips? Like rutabagas, turnips are root vegetables. They grow underground and are readily available year-round at all major grocery stores. You can eat pretty much the entire turnip, as both the greens and the bulb are edible. Turnip greens are the edible leaves found on the turnip root and also pack a powerful nutritional punch....

So are you wondering what to do with the fennel? You’ve come to the right place. Here are fennel recipes that will be sure to tease those tastebuds. Your guests will be wondering where you learned to cook and what that secret ingredient is. What Is Fennel? Fennel is a versatile, flavorful vegetable that is part of the carrot family. It may look like a root vegetable, but the bulb-like stalk grows above ground....

1 egg 1 tbsp water 2 tbsp sugar, granulated 1 tbsp all-purpose flour 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon 2 large Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and thinly sliced 2 tbsp raisins 8.65 oz Pepperidge Farm® Puff Pastry Sheets , thawed Confectioners’ sugar , optional Heat the oven to 375°F. Beat the egg and water in a small bowl with a fork. Stir the granulated sugar, flour and cinnamon in a medium bowl....

Ingredients 8cupwater 1pkgLipton green tea,regular-size ½cupgranulated sugar 2tbsphoney 3tbsplemon juice ¼tspAmerican ginseng extract Preparation Heat water to boiling in a saucepan. Remove saucepan from heat, put the tea bag into the water, then let the tea steep, covered, for 1 hour. Place the sugar and honey in a large pitcher. Pour the steeped tea into the pitcher, stirring until all the sugar is dissolved. Add remaining ingredients and stir well....

After our delicious Valentine’s day dessert of caramelized bananas, I’ve had caramel and banana on the brain. It’s such a rich and satisfying combination, one that I thought would translate perfectly into cupcakes. However, I had a dilemma. A sugar dilemma. My fear of sugar may have delayed these delicious cupcakes longer than necessary. A few bad experiences with cooked sugar and I’m scarred for life. So no way was I going to attempt to make my own caramel for these cupcakes....

1 lb all purpose flour, plus more for dusting 1 cup water ½ cup water, warm 1 egg, beaten 1 oz unsalted butter, melted 2 tbsp active dry yeast 2 tbsp granulated sugar 1 tbsp caraway seeds, plus more for sprinkling 2 tsp salt olive oil, for greasing In a small bowl, combine ½ cup of warm water, yeast, and sugar. Stir until dissolved, cover, and set aside. Allow the yeast to activate for roughly 30 minutes....

Creamy Chicken Tetrazzini – The EASY Way! If you’ve never had chicken tetrazzini, you are in for a huge treat. It’s a creamy, baked pasta dish that originated in San Francisco back in the early 1900’s and has been gracing out dinner tables with amazing, iconic flavors ever since. It’s loaded with chicken, peas, and a homemade mushroom cream sauce that’s perfectly decadent when tossed with pasta and topped with buttery breadcrumbs....

Ingredients ½ cup butter 1 cup confectioners’ sugar 3 tbsp dry cocoa 1 tsp vanilla ⅛ tsp salt Preparation Mix the cream butter, salt, and sugar until well blended. Add cocoa and vanilla. Mix smooth. Related Video

1 cup ice cubes 1 cup orange juice 1 banana, sliced 1 cup carrot juice ½ cup frozen mangoes Blend all the ingredients together, until desired consistency is reached. Serve. Sugar: 28g : Calcium: 42mg Calories: 180kcal Carbohydrates: 43g Fat: 1g Fiber: 3g Iron: 1mg Potassium: 873mg Protein: 3g Saturated Fat: 1g Sodium: 86mg Vitamin A: 23298IU Vitamin C: 92mg Related Video

5 oz chicken breast , boneless, skinless, halved 1 cup Italian dressing, as needed ½ cup Monterey jack cheese, shredded ½ cup cheddar cheese, shredded ½ cup lettuce, shredded unsalted butter, softened ¼ cup tomatoes, diced, plus extra for topping 1 flour tortillas, 1 to 2 pcs (12-inch) 1 tbsp pickled jalapeno pepper, chopped cajun seasoning, to taste cooking spray To serve: sour cream tomatoes Mix chicken breast in a bowl with Italian dressing and allow it to marinate for at least 30 minutes....