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As I explore the impact of the Roland 808 drum machine in music, this Cornish hen recipe is inspired by The Pointer Sisters' "Automatic" which aptly describes this recipe. The name is fancy, but the recipe is simple to execute yet highly flavorful and visually appealing. Cornish hens are a much smaller chicken varietal which make them perfect for frying whole. Cinnamon is the star spice/seasoning along with chile powder which gives the dish both its color and complex flavor profile.

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I love chicken katsu, but often feel like it could use a flavor boost! This fusion chicken katsu recipe elevates things big time! It's a crispy shendig marrying Japanese traditional technique with Caribbean flavor. Related Fried Chicken Posts: Step into a culinary groove where Japan meets the Caribbean, baby! Picture this: succulent chicken katsu, strutting …

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Related Fried Rice Recipes: In the realm of culinary symphonies, where flavors dance in harmony, there exists a dish that embodies the essence of my love affair with food – Garlic Fried Rice. Just as Prince's song "When Two Are in Love" serenades the soul with its melodic embrace, the sizzling allure of garlic and …

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Thick Southern fried pork chops, coated in cornmeal, deliver a crispy exterior and juicy, flavorful interior. A delicious blend of Southern soul food tradition and culinary expertise, these chops are a hearty and satisfying dish that captures the essence of Southern comfort. Related Posts: I like my deep-fried pork chops extra extra read all about …

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Looking for a sure-fire way to reheat fried chicken? Well this is your place. I always have leftovers on hand when I make fried chicken. Don’t trip, cause it ain’t because the chicken wasn’t good. I’m usually cutting up an entire chicken for testing and compounding things is the fact that only 2 people in …

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Fried bologna sandwiches were a staple of my childhood, and I'm sure for many it still is. I refer to it as a "hood classic" as every kid from the hood has a story and a recipe version for bologna sandwiches. Though a humble sandwich made with basic ingredients, it along with other humble dishes have played a significant role in Black History as a means of survival, show of resourcefulness, and example of innovation. My grandparents told me stories of The Negro Motorist Green Book which was essentially a guide for black road trippers to find safe havens in the form of restaurants, gas stations, and hotels given the hatred and related dangers they faced in Jim Crow South. Shoebox lunches were also the norm, and bologna sandwiches were prominent in these pack lunches which were brought along for those stretches on the road where you were not likely to find a restaurant that served "coloreds." Enjoy the sandwich and learn a lil black history in this post.

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February kicks off Black History Month, and I'm excited to be participating in a Virtual Potlock with 27 other food bloggers. My contribution is this Nashville Hot Shrimp Sandwich which is a mashup of Japanese and Southern cultures. Look closely and you'll notice an actual plump shrimp cutlet instead of fried chicken thigh. The fried shrimp is then dipped in a spicy chili oil for additional flavor. And oh yeah, there is a history lesson in this post. Did you know as early as the 1500s Japanese had an African Samurai?

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Belgian Fries - the perfect side, period! Pillow soft, moist and deliciously crispy with a golden brown color and enhanced flavor from duck fat. Full disclosure these fries are highly addictive. Before figuring out a recipe, I've on more than one occasion brainstormed ways of getting to Brussels, hence the song choice - Kari Faux's "Law of Attraction." Enjoy, and after you've tried them, feel free to give me a shout and let me know your thoughts.

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