Kid friendly: Grilled orange chicken fingers

grilled orange chicken fingersSometimes you have to whip up something that picky kids will like. I’m lucky that my kids are now old enough that they will eat most anything, but there were years when it was a challenge to make dinner that everyone would be interested in eating. These chicken fingers came from that time, and has always been a recipe that everyone at my table would enjoy. These are best grilled, either an outdoor grill or even a grill pan, which is what I normally use. Make extra, and have leftovers for lunches.  Continue reading

Southern Buttermilk Biscuits

southern buttermilk biscuits by retrodivaThis is my absolute favorite biscuit recipe. It doesn’t take that long to make, and people are always impressed by freshly baked biscuits from scratch, even though the whole thing is so easy to do. Serve these with fried chicken or BBQ. The real secret to fluffy biscuits is twofold: first, the butter must be cold. Second, don’t overwork your dough – stir only until just mixed, and don’t over roll with a rolling pin.

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