

Italian Holiday Cookies
Many of our holiday traditions center around the foods my mother made while I was growing up. These cookies, which...

Rice Balls with Meat Sauce
My mom's deep-fried rice balls, flavored with traditional Italian cheeses, make a hearty main dish. She serves them with her...
Potluck Fried Chicken
This Sunday dinner staple is first fried and then baked to a crispy golden brown. Well seasoned with oregano and...

Spicy Ribbon Potato Chips
You won't settle for store-bought chips again after munching these crispy deep-fried snacks. Seasoned with chili powder and cayenne pepper,...

Spicy Hush Puppies
These spicy hush puppies make a wonderful side dish to fish. They taste best when served warm.

Homemade Doughnut Holes
You can have fresh homemade doughnut holes ready in just 20 minutes. Cover them in powdered sugar or a sweet...

Fried Dill Pickle Coins
If you've never tried or are not sure how to make fried pickles, step up to the plate and try...

Beer-Battered Potato Wedges
Serve these wonderful wedges just about anytime. These potatoes are really good with hamburgers. They're just like the ones served...


How to Make the Best-Ever Fried Chicken
The best fried chicken recipe is super crunchy on the outside but oh-so juicy and tender on the inside. Surprisingly...

Cornmeal Onion Rings
My husband says these onion rings are the best he's ever eaten. The cornmeal and pecans give them a special...

Corn Fritters with Pancake Mix
Use humble pancake mix and sweet corn to make easy corn fritters. Mix everything up and fry until crisp and...

Pepper Jack Cheese Sticks
"If you see a group of people huddled around an appetizer table, it's probably because they're feasting on these fun...

Mozzarella Marinara
My husband and I enjoy mozzarella marinara at our state fair and though we'd try to make our own version...

Easy Coconut Shrimp
Guests are always impressed when I serve these restaurant-quality shrimp. A selection of sauces served alongside adds the perfect touch....

Long John Doughnut
Try this homemade long john doughnut recipe. These long john doughnuts taste as if they were just purchased from your...

Mashed Potato Doughnuts
As a special treat in winter, my parents would make a double batch of these doughnuts to welcome us six...

Deep-Fried Potato Skins
"The combination of potatoes, cheese, bacon and garlic dip in this recipe is fantastic," says Leslie Cunnian of Peterborough, Ontario....
Easy Fry Bread Tacos
My niece gave me this hearty recipe. Frozen bread dough makes the fry bread tacos easy to prep. —Robin Wells,...

Pennsylvania Dutch Potato Doughnuts
My relatives have been making these tasty doughnuts for years. The potatoes keep them moist, and the glaze provides just...

Cider Doughnuts
Here on our 1,250-acre farm, we usually have a quick breakfast on the go. So I often keep a batch...

Banana Fritters
Soon after I made these fritters for the first time, my husband began requesting them on a regular basis. I...

Teriyaki Chicken Wings
The next time you're craving a platter of wings, look no further than this easy teriyaki chicken wings recipe.

Hot Wings
You'll find these hot wings have just the right amount of zip. But if you want them a little hotter—as...

Blue-Ribbon Doughnuts
What could be more delicious than a warm homemade doughnut? I've been making these tasty treats for my children and...

Clam Fritters
Clam fritters are a summertime staple along the New England coast, and this savory recipe brings them straight to your...

Italian Cenci Cookies
My mother brought this special family recipe from Europe a century ago. Cenci can be "dressed up" for any holiday—at...

Tonkatsu
My dear friend Junie Obi's mom owned a food stand and served this traditional Japanese dish known as tonkatsu. She...

Panko Fried Green Tomatoes
Panko bread crumbs have a coarser texture than ordinary bread crumbs, which you can also use to coat the tomatoes....

Fried Asparagus
Fried asparagus is a crispy and savory appetizer that can be dipped into flavorful sauces. Even though they're deep-fried, these...