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SWEET TEA FRIED CHICKEN

SWEET TEA FRIED CHICKEN Ingredients Oil for frying 3 cups water 3 teabags 1/4 cup sugar 3 lbs fryer chicken pieces 2 cups all purpose flour 1 tbsp garlic salt 3 tbsp lemon pepper seasoning, divided 1 tsp poultry seasoning 1 tsp pepper 1 tsp paprika 2 eggs, beaten 1 cup buttermilk lemons for garnish […]

FRIED CHICKEN AND GRITS

Fried chicken and grits. Nuff said. Ingredients For Sauce: 1 green bell pepper 1 red bell pepper 1 vidalia onion 1/3 cup butter 2 cloves of garlic, minced 1/2 tsp salt 1/8 tsp pepper 1/2 cup heavy cream 1/2 cup cream cheese 1/8 tsp paprika Yellow stone ground grits, prepared For Chicken: Oil for frying 4 […]

BUTTERMILK FRIED CHICKEN WITH HOT HONEY DRIZZLE

BUTTERMILK FRIED CHICKEN WITH HOT HONEY DRIZZLE Ingredients 1/4 cup honey 2 tsp Tabasco 1/4 tsp dried crushed red pepper 3-4 lbs fryer chicken pieces 2 cups all-purpose flour, divided 1 tbsp garlic salt 1/2 tbsp paprika 1 1/2 tsp pepper, divided 2 tsp poultry seasoning 1 egg 3/4 cup buttermilk 1/2 tsp salt Preparation […]

Heirloom Tomato and Basil Galette with Caramelized Onions

Ingredients 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 yellow onion, thinly sliced1 teaspoon honeysalt and pepper1 garlic clove, minced3 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves, plus more for topping 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese1/2 cup shredded Havarti cheese1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed2 cups cherry heirloom tomatoes2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar1/3 cup fresh basil, chopped1 egg, beatenEverything […]

Grilled Mexican Street Corn

The word “elote” means “corn cob” in Spanish, and Mexican Elote is grilled corn on the cob slathered in a mayo cream sauce and garnished with chili powder, cheese, and lime.  Ingredients 4 ears of corn1/4 cup Mexican Crema1/4 cup mayonnaise1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon onion powder1/8 teaspoon ground chili powder 1/8 teaspoon saltJuice of 1/2 […]

Roasted Beet and Goat Cheese Salad

Spring salad perfection celebrates the earthy sweet flavor and beautiful color of beets. Ingredients 1 bunch beets1 small red onion1 cup apple cider vinegar1 cup water1/2 cup sugar1/2 teaspoon sea salt1/2 teaspoon whole peppercorns 1 cinnamon stick5 whole clovesbaby arugula or mixed greenscrumbled goat cheese pecansbalsamic vinaigrette Preparation • Cut off greens and wash beets. […]

Cranberry Honey Walnut Artisan Bread

A delicately sweet approach to a rustic loaf Ingredients 3 cups all purpose flour, plus 3 tablespoons1/2 teaspoon instant yeast2 teaspoons sea salt1/2 cup chopped walnuts1 cup dried cranberries1 1/2 cups water at room temperature1/4 cup liquid honey, plus more for drizzling on after baking Preparation Add flour to large bowl. Using a wooden spoon, […]

Cinnamon Raisin Pecan Artisan Bread

Baking bread doesn’t have to be complicated. Using readily-available ingredients and simple techniques, any baker can whip up a warm batch of comfort, perfect for sharing with a neighbor or friend. Ingredients 3 1/4 cups all purpose flour1 3/4 teaspoons coarsekosher sea salt1 3/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon active dry yeast1 1/2 cup + 2 […]

Green Tomato Pie By Executive Chef Steve Stone

One fall a few years ago, when 82 Queen Executive Chef Steve Stone couldn’t find enough apples readily available to make apple pie, he utilized what was available in the Lowcountry – green tomatoes. Treating sliced green tomatoes like apples in a traditional apple pie with sugar and cinnamon, Stone developed a Green Tomato Pie […]

WHISKY GINGER LEMONADE

WHISKY GINGER LEMONADE Ingredients (makes 8 cups) ¾ cup granulated sugar ¾ cup water 1 ½ cups fresh lemon juice (from approximately 6 lemons) ½ cup fresh mint leaves 2/3 cup whisky 6 cups ginger ale Additional lemon slices (for garnish) Preparation In a small saucepan, combine granulated sugar and water and heat over medium […]