Homecomin’ Fried Chicken Salad with Impossible Mickey Eggs

Art Smith’s Fried Chicken Salad has become quite a hit at his chi-chi Southern restaurant in Disney Springs. As simple as fried chicken seems, it usually takes a real southerner to get it both crispy and juicy. Two things I love about this recipe are the nearly fail-proof process for getting the chicken to the level of sublime, and the versatility to make it your own. In this case, I added some grated cheese, as a nod to our 90s favorite fried chicken salad at long-gone Mick’s in Atlanta. And then, I Disneyfied it a little more with boiled Mickey eggs – making it a hit for the kids. Continue reading “Homecomin’ Fried Chicken Salad with Impossible Mickey Eggs”

Buttery Bob’s Best-Ever Chicken Pot Pie and the Songs in My Head

chicken pot pie recipeFor as long as I can remember, I’ve nearly unconsciously made up nuanced songs about every pet or family member. For some reason, I called my daughter by the name “Bob” in an early ditty about her. Later versions included “Busy Bob” and then “Buttery Bob,” referencing her hair Continue reading “Buttery Bob’s Best-Ever Chicken Pot Pie and the Songs in My Head”