Ivy says:
God works in mysterious ways. I had no idea what I was going to write about today (in fact, I have no idea what I’m going to write about for Curbly, Shakhammer, and Shakyard today either), but lunch today provided plenty of Home-Ec 101 fodder. I’ve got an amusing story, a couple of quasi-recipes, [...]

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Heather says:
This may not be the most traditional curry recipe available on the ‘net, but the kids love this mild version. My husband and I find it a pleasant change from our usual repertoire. It is also easily adapted to a kosher diet by substituting cultured soy for the sour cream. However, [...]

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Heather says:
Homemade chicken fingers are a cinch to make, typically a hit with kids, and leftovers are great to liven up a salad.
Basic Chicken Finger Recipe

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 cup crumbs (bread, cracker, or unsweetened cereal)
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 cup buttermilk
just enough vegetable oil to [...]

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Dear Home Ec 101:
What’s the best way to cook chicken if you are going to use it in chicken salad? The only ways I know how to cook it- baked, roasted, grilled- don’t seem right for that kind of use.
Thanks!
~ Cluckin’ Clueless
Heather says:
I use each of the methods you list for chicken salad. [...]

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Heather says:
This is one dish you won’t catch me trying to pronounce. Although I grew up here in the Lowcountry, I was not exposed to this dish until adulthood. As far as I am concerned, that is a crying shame. This meal is tasty, flexible and freezes well if stored properly. [...]

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