Chickpea Fritters with Sweet-Spicy Sauce
Chickpeas are a common ingredient in many dishes in Pakistan, where I grew up. I have combined the light spice...
Cherry Pie Chimis
“In New Mexico, we love making these yummy fried pies for dessert. Because they just call for flour tortillas and...
Breaded Cheddar Cubes
Cubes of cheddar breaded and fried until golden brown…what’s not to love? The warm, gooey bites are always popular at...
Mini Nutella Doughnuts
You can make these bites in advance and refrigerate them before frying. Just be sure to bring the dough to...
Fried Pickles
Our fried pickles recipe delivers crispy, golden, slightly spicy dill rounds that just beg to be dunked into cool, creamy...
Pretzel-Crusted Catfish
I'm not a big fish lover, so any concoction that has me loving fish is a keeper in my books....
Pigeon River Chicken
For a picnic on the Pigeon River, we made chicken marinated in yogurt with a touch of cayenne. It’s delectable...
Chili-Cheese Egg Rolls
More than an inventive way to use leftover or store-bought chili, this is the No. 1 request in the Bender...
Utah Buttermilk Scones
Buttermilk makes these classic Utah scones so delightful that you'll most likely eat too many. The texture is light and...
Fried Rice Balls
Fried rice balls are crispy on the outside, with fluffy and buttery rice on the inside. They're easy to customize...
Shrimp Spring Rolls
I began making these egg rolls in college in my Food Science course, and I have made them countless times...
Southern Fried BLT
I’m really not big on tomatoes—but I do like them green and fried, so I decided to try them in...
Southern-Style Egg Rolls
Sausage, black-eyed peas and turnip greens give these unique egg rolls a decidedly southern accent. When I bring them to...
Fritters with Lemon Mousse and Strawberries
Deep-fried fritters are wonderful on their own, but they become over-the-top amazing with a creamy lemon mousse and sweet strawberries....
Parsnip Latkes with Lox and Horseradish Creme
A horseradish-flavored creme fraiche brings zip to these crispy homemade latkes, which get a touch of sweetness from the parsnips....
Apple Cider Doughnut Holes
Their light, tender texture and apple cider flavor make these small bites a big hit! My mom made them every...
Lemon Ricotta Fritters
These mouthwatering fritters are golden brown outside, soft and cakelike inside, and have a lovely citrusy and creamy flavor from...
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...
Fried Prosciutto Tortellini
My take on Italian street food, these fried tortellini are crunchy, gooey good. For the sauce, use the best quality...
Crispy Sriracha Spring Rolls
While in the Bahamas, friends suggested a restaurant that served amazing chicken spring rolls. When I got home, I created...
Springtime Beignets & Berries
I've always loved beignets, but never thought I could make them myself. Turns out they're easy! Sometimes I'll even make...
General Tso’s Cauliflower
Cauliflower florets are deep-fried to a crispy golden brown, then coated in a sauce with just the right amount of...
Sweet Potato-Crusted Chicken Nuggets
I was looking for ways to spice up traditional chicken nuggets and came up with this recipe. The chips add...
Coconut Chicken and Shrimp
I was looking for a fun, easy weeknight dinner based on our favorite shrimp dish that was healthier...
Portobello Mushroom and Cream Cheese Taquitos
This party appetizer was inspired by a dish I saw on an episode of Top Chef. I simplified...
Fried Chicken Wings
Only salt and the right frying oil is needed for juicy, crispy-skinned fried chicken wings. Pair the wings with any...
Fried Fish
Here is everything you need to know for a perfect Friday fish fry. We explain which fish to use, how...
Homemade Doughnut Holes
You can have fresh homemade doughnut holes ready in just 20 minutes. Cover them in powdered sugar or a sweet...
Down-Home Hush Puppies
Hush puppies are a classic side served at many get-togethers in the South. The sweet and spicy flavor has delighted...