Modern Southern Cook

After a long day at work, I often find myself in the kitchen creating something delicious to help relieve the stress. I can honestly say that it is not because I am wanting to make something to cure a sweet tooth, but, more-often, it is the organic process of creating something with my hands that can help alleviate my worries. Today was one of those days. My normal go-to on days like this are cakes, pies and cookies, but, today, I decided to make a hearty cinnamon raisin bread. While watching one of my favorite cooking shows, I saw the recipe for Irish Soda Bread and immediately became inspired to blend the recipe with my love of raisin bread. The result? Delicious. This bread is great for a brunch or a breakfast treat, toasted crisp and spread with either butter or, dare I say, peanut butter! Ingredients:                                            Preheat Oven Temperature 375 degrees 4 cups all purpose flour 1/4 cup sugar 1 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon c

So part of being a modern southern cook is about the ability to improvise. For example, last night my husband and I decided to make chicken tenders for dinner. Although I have a go-to recipe for tenders, I did not have the ingredients for the entire meal and I wanted to try something new. What I found turned out so juicy and crispy that I was AMAZED. The result is my new Crispy Chicken Tenders recipe. The breading stays attached to the chicken so well that I even sliced the meat and used on my salad the following day. I hope you love it too! Ingredients: 1.5 Pounds Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts 1/2 Cup All Purpose Flour 1 Cup Plain Bread Crumbs 3 Eggs, Beaten 1 teaspoon Salt 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder 1/2 teaspoon Paprika 1/2 teaspoon Seasoning Salt Oil for Frying 1. Preheat fryer to 350 degrees. 2. Cut chicken breasts into thick tenders. I was able to get 3-4 tenders per large breast. 3. Prepare your dredging station. Container 1: 1/2