
Fried Cod
Fridays aren't fasting days anymore, but fried cod fish is still a great way to kick off the weekend. This...

Fried Onion Rings
Meet the Cook: Try these as an accompaniment to hamburgers or fried fish, or with steaks on the grill. The...

Shrimp Corn Cakes with Soy Mayo
Feel free to add hot sauce to the dip that accompanies these savory corn cakes. —Katty Chiong, Hoffman Estates, Illinois

Drop Doughnuts
Remember this recipe after your next holiday dinner. I use any leftover mashed potatoes to make these light and fluffy...

Coconut Chicken and Shrimp
I was looking for a fun, easy weeknight dinner based on our favorite shrimp dish that was healthier...
Spicy BBQ Chicken Wings
For zesty appetizers that win big every time, we glaze chicken wings with barbecue sauce, a little heat and a...

Crispy Sriracha Spring Rolls
While in the Bahamas, friends suggested a restaurant that served amazing chicken spring rolls. When I got home, I created...

Fried Prosciutto Tortellini
My take on Italian street food, these fried tortellini are crunchy, gooey good. For the sauce, use the best quality...

Fruit Salad Salsa with Cinnamon Tortilla Chips
Salsa with strawberries, blueberries and nectarines makes a refreshing side dish. We scoop it up using tortilla chips sprinkled with...

Hawaiian Chicken Wings
"The slightly sweet sauce in this recipe makes it hard to stop munching these golden chicken wings," assures Carol Jones...


Beef Chimichangas
Our beef chimichangas recipe is classic Tex-Mex comfort food. Think of them as deep-fried burritos stuffed with ground beef and...

Rhubarb Fritters
I got this recipe from my niece's son. Since we live in apple country, we have enjoyed apple fritters for...

Shrimp Puffs
Shrimp and rice are two foods that are abundant in our area. These shrimp puffs are my family's favorite. In...

Quick Elephant Ears
Who knew how far you could stretch a bag of flour tortillas? This quick elephant ears recipe is a three-ingredient...

Thanksgiving Wontons
We get creative with leftovers and make them into wontons. With a little turkey, cream cheese, cranberry sauce and wrappers,...

Sweet Potato-Cranberry Doughnuts
I grew up near Idaho, which is famous for spudnuts, a doughnut made from mashed potatoes. I reworked a recipe...

Creole-Spiced Shrimp Po’Boys
My father is Cajun, and I grew up eating Cajun food. This easy recipe makes me think of happy childhood...

Secret Ingredient Fried Catfish
Pancake mix and carbonated water are the surprising secrets to these beautifully browned catfish fillets. Serve with coleslaw or sweet...

Batter-Up Walleye
Nothing is more rewarding than celebrating the day's catch with friends when you share this fresh dish. Substitute your favorite...

Crispy Beer-Battered Fish
A local restaurant made a similar breading for shrimp po' boys, but we think this version's better. I serve the...

Deep-Fried Candy Bars on a Stick
Why wait in line at the state fair for deep-fried candy bars when you can satisfy your curious taste buds...

Crispy Barbecue Chicken Tenders
These crunch-coated chicken tenders are a little sweet, a little tangy and a whole lot of fun. In half an...


Zucchini Fritters
A zucchini fritter is essentially a savory doughnut hole, only with vegetables! These puffy fried snacks are the perfect way...


Onion Rings
Get restaurant-quality crispy onion rings at home with our simplified recipe. Crunchy, sweet and golden brown, these homemade onion rings...

Goat Cheese Wontons
Tangy goat cheese and fresh herb flavors shine through in every bite of these crispy bundles. The egg roll-like snacks...


Grandma’s Polish Cookies
This traditional khruchiki recipe has been handed down through my mother's side from my great-grandmother. As a child, it was...


Wonton Mozzarella Sticks
Easy to make and a delight to eat with your favorite sauces, these crispy wonton mozzarella sticks will be on...

Pumpkin Wontons with Butterscotch Sauce
As a change from the usual pumpkin pie or cake, we created these deliciously different wontons. The butterscotch sauce would...

Homemade Barbecue Potato Chips
Crispy with a spicy kick, these thin chips complement sandwiches, burgers, soups and more. Or snack on them with your...