Southern fried
Subtitle: more than 150 recipes for crab cakes, fried chicken, hush puppies, and more
By: James Villas ; photography by Jason Wyche
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Published: 2013
Language: eng
Number of pages: 255
ISBN-13: 9781118130766; 9780544188242
Subjects: Frying; Cooking; Southern style; American Cooking
Description: Hush puppies, fried chicken, crab cakes{u2014}fried food is the soul of Southern cooking and has only grown in popularity in recent years. Like every one of James Villas{u2019}s cookbooks, this one is impeccably researched, with flawless recipes, history, and culture. It is filled with gorgeous color photos sure to tempt even health food fanatics, with crispy, crunchy delights in chapters featuring eggs and cheese, seafood, breads, and Southern staples like grits, rice, and potatoes. Today{u2019}s deep fryers make frying easier and healthier than ever; it{u2019}s as easy as pushing a button, with no risk of splattering oil, and Villas{u2019}s expertly written recipes like Sassy Shrimp Puffs, Georgia Bacon and Eggs with Hominy, Country Fried Steak, Turkey Hash Cakes, and Rosemary Pork Chops will ensure perfect results. This isn{u2019}t diet food, to be sure, but these are dishes that people love, and it{u2019}s safer and healthier than ever to fry without any sacrifice in flavor.
Notes: Includes index.
Table of contents: title: Preface: sizzling, crisp, and delectable; title: Introduction: frying basics; title: Equipment; title: Ingredients; title: Batters, breadings, and seasonings; title: Frying fats; title: Cooking guidelines and techniques; title: Cooking safeguards; title: The health issue; title: Appetizers; title: Eggs and cheese; title: Meats; title: Poultry and game; title: Seafood; title: Vegetables; title: Grits, rice, and potatoes; title: Breads; title: Desserts.