Skills for everyday living.
Dear Home-Ec 101,
My husband was recently laid off -sound familiar?- and we really need to cut our food budget while he looks for a new job. In your opinion, what’s the most economical cut of meat or poultry I can get to feed our family?… Keep reading...
Heather says:
The humble chicken thigh certainly doesn’t get as much attention as its counterpart the boneless skinless chicken breast. In my area, boneless, skinless chicken breasts have been running in the neighborhood of $5 a pound on sale, which makes thighs much more attractive.… Keep reading...
Heather says:
Sometimes I go on food kicks. I don’t know why, not too long ago it was Tex Mex all the time. Right now, I just can’t get enough of buffalo sauce. While I would love to indulge in buffalo chicken sandwiches frequently, that’s just not a reasonable choice.… Keep reading...
For a full breakdown on exactly how to fry chicken, I invite you to check out Buttermilk Fried Chicken.
Heather says:
We don’t fry chicken often, but sometimes when chicken thighs are well under $1 per pound the temptation is overwhelming.… Keep reading...
Heather says:
This recipe for roast chicken tastes like effort marinated in herbs and vinegar. Really, it’s a throw together and toss in the oven kind of dish. I won’t tell if you don’t, sometimes I like to pretend I’m working harder than I am.… Keep reading...
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Heather says:
Fried chicken doesn’t sound fearless, does it? You must remember, Home Eccers, that I live in a part of the country where grown men will fight over whose Meemaw had the best recipe for any number of meals.… Keep reading...
Heather says:
My husband is always asking for chicken pot pie and I realized my avoidance is part of some bizarre personal boundary. (It has to do with the amount of work for a meal in relation to my own general enjoyment).… Keep reading...
Heather says:
This recipe is versatile, use any 3 – 5lbs of bone in chicken, use breasts, thighs, or a cut up a whole chicken. If you have young children they can help with shaking, but only if your container has a tight fitting lid or said child is old enough to understand they need to be careful.… Keep reading...
Heather says:
I have said it before, but whole chickens are often a great buy. I am a huge fan of cooking once and eating several times, but how do you reap the benefit when it is is too warm for the oven? … Keep reading...
Heather says:
Homemade chicken fingers are a cinch to make, typically a hit with kids, and leftovers are great to liven up a salad.
I find partially frozen breasts easier to work with.… Keep reading...
