Despite popular lore, there is no reason for you to rinse your chicken, in fact, all that does is potentially spread salmonella all over your sink, and does nothing to make your chicken cleaner, or safer. http://www.drexel.edu/dontwashyourchicken/ Unwrap your chicken, and dry well with paper towels. Put […]

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1 Vidalia Onion Sliced to your preference (mine is 1/3″ ish) 1 Egg 1 Cup Buttermilk 1/2 Tsp Baking Soda 1 Tsp Baking Powder 2 Tsp Kosher Salt Flour for dredging (about 1 Cup) Oil for Frying (I use peanut) about 1/2″ deep Beat together buttermilk, egg, baking powder and soda, and salt Drop sliced […]

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  • November 14, 2013 - 7:54 pm

    Gennette - I made this tonight and while I followed the recipe exactly, the batter didn’t stick well to the onion rings.ReplyCancel

    • November 14, 2013 - 9:52 pm

      nrlowell@comcast.net - I’m sorry you had a problem with this. Did you toss the rings in flour first?ReplyCancel

  • November 15, 2013 - 12:35 am

    Gennette - No, I soaked them in the batter for a few minutes then tossed them in the flour as the recipe says.ReplyCancel

8 Chicken Thighs, or 1 chicken cut into eight pieces Brine: 2 Cups of Buttermilk 2 TBL Kosher Salt 1 Tsp Smoked Paprika 1 pinch Cayenne- more if you like 3 Cloves of Garlic crushed or put through a garlic press Put all ingredients into a gallon sized plastic bag, add: 8 Pieces of Chicken; […]

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  • November 14, 2013 - 8:03 pm

    Gennette - My husband and I tried this recipe tonight and left the chicken in the brine for 24 hours. The chicken had a very nice flavor! However, the batter would not stick to the chicken. It fell off every piece and the chicken didn’t get done in the amount of said time.ReplyCancel

    • November 14, 2013 - 9:57 pm

      nrlowell@comcast.net - Gennette, I’m sorry you’re having trouble with these recipes. It’s possible the pieces of chicken you used were larger than what I used. And I’m not sure why the batter is falling off- did you press the chicken into the flour? The other possibility is that your oil isn’t hot enough, which could also impact cooking time. I test the oil with a wooden chopstick, if the oil bubbles up around the chopstick it is hot enough.ReplyCancel

  • November 15, 2013 - 12:40 am

    Gennette - I did use some chicken breast but it stuck to those better than it did the drumsticks. We did press the chicken into the flour. I did recall after I made this comment, that I had remarked before we started cooking that the buttermilk wasn’t as thick as I thought it should be, so that may have been a big part of the problem.ReplyCancel

  • January 27, 2014 - 3:06 pm

    Sarah @ Thank You Honey - OMG! My hubby is drooling! Great recipe! Can’t wait to try this! Thank you so much for sharing on Whatever Wednesday on Thank You Honey! Hope to see you again this week!ReplyCancel

Makes about 6 big slices preheat oven to 350°f 1 Loaf Unsliced Bread (I used challah bread, but a good crusty bread works well too) cut into 1″ slices 2 Cups Cream or Half and Half 5 Eggs 1 Tsp Vanilla or Almond Extract 1 Cup Sliced Almonds Butter Beat eggs, cream and vanilla together […]

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  • February 24, 2014 - 5:34 am

    My Dad and Breakfast » Chefs Last Diet - […] how my dad made it.  It’s also good with almond or orange extract, and I also make an almond crusted french toast which is extra crunchy and festive. You can also make a savory custard, and slice the bread a bit […]ReplyCancel

  • March 6, 2014 - 7:02 pm

    barbara brooks - hey,
    how can i print these recipes???ReplyCancel

    • March 7, 2014 - 7:17 am

      nrlowell@comcast.net - There is generally a print option on the pageReplyCancel

Butternut Squash-Apple Bisque Makes about 2 Quarts 1 Small Butternut Squash, peeled and cubed* 2 Large Apples; I used Fuji Apples 1 Sweet onion diced 1/4 Tsp Ground Cloves 1/4 Tsp Ground Cinnamon 1/2 Tsp Ground Cumin 1/2 Tsp Smoked Paprika 2 Tsp Kosher Salt** 1 Qt Chicken Stock 2 TBL Unsalted Butter 1 Cup […]

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  • September 23, 2013 - 7:32 am

    Fall Soup Time » Chefs Last Diet - […] it.  Today I am making my first soup of the season, and my friend Sarah is coming over for lunch!  Butternut-squash and apple bisque, just saying the name warms me up.  I first made it with pumpkin, but today I am making it with […]ReplyCancel

  • October 30, 2014 - 6:26 am

    Pumpkin Season - Chefs Last Diet - […] lots of herbs and spices. I have made a luscious pumpkin bisque, though I posted it last year using butternut squash, and it is at least as good with pumpkin. If you want a sweet flavor profile, add cinnamon, nutmeg, […]ReplyCancel

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