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Frying chicken can be particularly easy. These tips will make it that much easier. First off the recipe is from Alton Brown and was taught to the blogger who wrote this up. The first suggestion is just to start with drumsticks. It is what people usually want and they dry out less than breasts. Dry brine them next to add flavor and take out water. The coating and spices are added, using egg whites, alcohol and cornstarch for that perfect crisp.

Key Takeaways:

• Better tasting fried chicken that is crispy and juicy and easy.
• Cost savings compared to KFC and other chicken shacks which can charge 20 dollars
• Step by step instructions on pre-cooking and cooking juicy fried chicken

“I’m going to need a bigger stack of napkins, you think to yourself, and then you grab another piece.”

Read more: https://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-make-crispy-juicy-fried-chicken-that-s-better-than-kfc-242602

There are a few lunches that can actually be prepared ahead of time. That is a good choice for busy professionals and parents on the go. Try a few simple recipes from the kitchen that promise to be a popular item. There are actually dozens of different lunches that are prepared ahead of time. These lunches feature tasty treats and healthy items as well. That will make for a complete lunch that everyone wants to try.

Key Takeaways:

• While it seems like it takes a lot of effort, planning ahead makes the week go by easier.
• Making meals ahead of time takes stress off you later and helps you eat healthier in the long run.
• If you make food ahead of time, it’ll definitely taste better than just making a sub-standard meal on the go.

“To give you a bit of a boost, we have 30 make-ahead lunches that you can pack the night before and even make in a big batch so you’ll have lunch for a few days, if not the full week.”

Read more: https://www.thekitchn.com/30-make-ahead-lunches-you-can-pack-tonight-235200

There is nothing quite like a warm homemade breakfast treat, and bagels are a sure crowd pleaser! If easy and homemade appeals to you then you may want to make this recipe a part of your morning routine. You’ll need some pizza dough and cream cheese – if you’re looking to get a little fancy you can buy premise flavored cream cheese or add your own extra ingredients. Remember to top your little bagels with everything spice. You can buy it or see our included recipient.

Key Takeaways:

• You can make this recipe ahead of time and you will need to plan for it
• It seems like a cross between bagel and pizza dough
• The main ingredient inside is cream cheese and not much else

“With the help of some pizza dough, these make-ahead, freezer-friendly breakfasts can be yours to grab and enjoy with no muss and no fuss.”

Read more: https://www.thekitchn.com/recipe-easy-stuffed-bagel-pockets-254151

Everyone loves chili and the perfect companion is cornbread. Here is a recipe for an easy, hearty one-pot meal that is the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day and is great for tailgate parties. Better yet, it’s made using pantry staples in a dutch oven so cleanup is easy and it’s ready to take to the big game as well. Serve it topped with cheese, sour cream or anything you like.

Key Takeaways:

• Chili and cornbread go together for an unforgettable meal everyone enjoys. Chili will derive its flavor from cumin and paprika as great ingredients.
• Cayenne pepper can give the chili an even spicier kick whenever possible as well. Decide between a mild chili or something that only dedicated fans will enjoy.
• Cornbread casserole is an inspired addition that people want to try. It is easy to make and can bake in a short amount of time.

“This mild, kid-friendly chili gets its flavor from chili powder, cumin, and paprika, but you can always add some cayenne pepper for a spicier kick.”

Read more: https://www.thekitchn.com/recipe-chili-cornbread-casserole-254150

Cabbage rolls are a great comfort food. The soft cabbage wrapped around the beef or pork and the play of the tomato sauce brings all those flavors together. This recipe takes that idea and makes it more open, allowing the cabbage to be a bit more whole. You basically wedge it and place it in a casserole dish. The sauce is a meat sauce, with beef or turkey and raisins for that extra flavor and then cooked over top of the cabbage for a rich flavor that doesn’t give you the same limitations of your roll making skills.

Key Takeaways:

• Cabbage rolls are good as you remember from your childhood yum
• Remember the cabbage rolls mama use to make. Childhood fondess for food that you ate as a child
• How to make one a cabbage role. Step by step instructions on how to make a unstuffed cabbage casserole

“Many of us recall fondly the stuffed cabbage rolls that our moms and grandmothers made, but are daunted by the task of making them.”

Read more: https://www.thekitchn.com/recipe-unstuffed-cabbage-casserole-254143

Drinking on the couch can often be daunting affair. You want to enjoy that deep red, but with a new couch, you’re worried you’ll ruin it. Get past that and enjoy your food, your wine and your couch. Now this doesn’t mean go right to the Bordeaux. Try Chinon. Not quite a rose, but definitely lighter than most reds. You’ll still get the flavor but with something that is easier to blot out of the cushion with some seltzer.

Key Takeaways:

• Spilling red wine on a piece of furniture is a big fear for some people.
• Light red wine is a better option to drink when on a couch.
• Cabernet Franc is a very juicy wine and it is also very savory.

“I’ve made a deal with myself: If you’re going to drink red wine on the couch, make sure it’s a light red. Here are a few of my go-to options.”

Read more: https://www.thekitchn.com/the-best-red-wine-to-drink-while-eating-on-the-couch-254182

When trying to eat healthy, it is important to have a variety and good blend of nutrients, ranging from fats to proteins. There are 10 recipes that the article will be discussing notifying you of what dishes have these healthy balances in them. The dishes will range from fish and pasta and go into some exotic choices as well, including eggplant and rice with a special dressing to a very delicious looking Tex-Mex salad that will leave you full.

Key Takeaways:

• Whole grains, vegetables and lean protein are heart healthy food choices.
• Buckwheat flour has antioxidants that are good for your heart.
• Sweet potatoes are better for you than white potatoes because they have more vitamins and nutrients.

“Salmon is a simple heart-healthy choice since it’s filled with good-for-you omega 3 fatty acids, a component of unsaturated fat found in certain foods can help reduce the risk of heart disease.”

Read more: https://www.thekitchn.com/10-heart-healthy-meals-to-make-for-dinner-254160

No-Knead Whole Wheat Pizza Dough is a healthy alternative to traditional pizza dough. There are two types of yeast. One is instant yeast and the other is traditional yeast. This recipe recommends the instant yeast which is a different strain of yeast than the traditional version. If you can’t find the instant yeast you still can use the traditional yeast with some conversion that is mentioned. The ratio of wheat flour and white flour is 30 percent. This is because wheat flour tends to hold too much water. So a blend is important to the overall end result.

• For convenience sake, the dough can be made in advance.
• This recipe is so easy a child could pull it off.
• If dough is stored in an air tight container, it will last for up to three days in the fridge

“I’ve added whole wheat flour to up the nutritional value and modified the amounts to make a dough that’s perfectly proportioned for making sheet pan pizza.”

Read more: http://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/no_knead_whole_wheat_pizza_dough/

Making meatballs may seem like a time intensive process. The cutting, the forming, the chopping, the frying, all of it to make just a few good things. This recipe cuts those steps in half to allow you to make quick meatball sandwiches any night of the week. The secret is the sauce. Making a quick sauce allows you to have something to simmer them in. They won’t fall apart and will in face add plenty of flavor to the sauce, which you can then dole out heavily on the bread and cheese with those meatballs.

Key Takeaways:

• Picking the best bread is a hard part of this recipe.
• You should soak the open sides of the toasted bread with sauce.
• The meatballs should be cracked before the cheese is applied to the sandwich.

“Traditional meatloaf and derivative meatball recipes combine pork, beef, and sometimes veal. But when I used equal parts ground pork with beef, I did not experience a major flavor advantage in the finished sandwich.”

Read more: https://food52.com/blog/21645-quickie-meatballs-make-for-meltier-sandwiches-you-can-make-any-night

The article is about scalloped cabbage with a creamy Gruyère sauce and a tumble of sautéed mushrooms. Although cabbage is the main ingredient, a great deal of flavor is added by introducing a Gruyère and bacon. One may choose to add meat or not. Whatever one chooses, the flavor is still very desirable. One can also decide to use butter instead of bacon especially for those who do not like bacon fat in their sauce. Walnuts are a better addition if one so desires

Key Takeaways:

• This dish is a good way to make cabbage a main course.
• This is a baked dish, and will need to be served warm.
• This dish takes significant preparation, and extra time may be needed by the novice.

“This is what happens when an old-fashioned country recipe called scalloped cabbage gets dolled up and heads into town for a dinner party.”

Read more: https://www.thekitchn.com/recipe-creamy-cabbage-and-bacon-gratin-254145