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  • Crispy fried chicken served on waffles with sautéed greens, peach slices, and creamy sauce on blue napkin
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    Maryland Fried Chicken II: That Steaming Thing

    ByKara June 25, 2015April 8, 2026

    “The disservice done the public by commercially fried chicken is perpetuating the fallacy that Southern fried, by definition, is crisp, crunchy, and deep fried. There is more to it than that, for there are other ways to fry a chicken. So how does a Southerner fry chicken at home? He coats the disjointed chicken with…

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  • Golden-brown scrapple patties frying in cast iron skillet with oil, homemade first attempt
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    Scrapple, a first attempt

    ByKara April 21, 2015March 6, 2026

    In 2007, my friend hosted a “gross food” party. Everyone was requested to bring something from their childhood, a family favorite perhaps, something that might strike outsiders as a little gross. Ketchup Fried Rice was enjoyed. There was Ribs & Kraut. Some bozo who didn’t catch the net brought Popeyes. I took the opportunity to…

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