Fry Bread Sandwiches
It was traditional for Native American girls in our village to learn to cook at an early age. I made...
Loaded Stuffed Potato Pancakes
When I make mashed potatoes, I always cook extra so I can prepare these over-the-top potato pancakes. Fill them with...
Butternut Squash Doughnuts
My mother and I used to make several batches of these butternut squash doughnuts at a time. They're not only...
Traditional Funnel Cakes
When I was in high school, I made these funnel cakes every Sunday after church for my family. They are...
Secret Ingredient Fried Catfish
Pancake mix and carbonated water are the surprising secrets to these beautifully browned catfish fillets. Serve with coleslaw or sweet...
Teriyaki Egg Rolls
Who knew egg rolls could be so easy? In about 20 minutes, your family will be feasting on some that...
Catfish Sandwich
This tribute to a great Southern staple does fried catfish serious justice. A creative Cajun coleslaw tops perfectly fried fish...
Blue-Ribbon Doughnuts
What could be more delicious than a warm homemade doughnut? I've been making these tasty treats for my children and...
Ranch Chicken Wings
“My family loved a local restaurant’s chicken wings, but when we tried to make them at home, we couldn’t figure...
Banana Fritters
Soon after I made these fritters for the first time, my husband began requesting them on a regular basis. I...
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....
Old-Time Cake Doughnuts
This tender cake doughnut is a little piece of heaven at breakfast. For a variation, add 1 tablespoon dark rum...
Orange-Glazed Crullers
I enjoy preparing this lovely cruller recipe with my grandchildren. The make-ahead dough is great for a gathering. —Muriel Lerdal,...
Hawaiian Egg Rolls
An avid cook, I am constantly trying to come up with recipes for leftovers. This one gives a whole new...
Corn Dogs
Prepare corn dogs at home just like you'd get at the fair. Both kids and grown-ups will love this hearty...
Marina’s Golden Corn Fritters
Just one bite of these fritters takes me back to when my kids were young. Nowadays for our get-togethers, I...
Old-Fashioned Buttermilk Doughnuts
Guests will have a touch of nostalgia when they bite into one of these old-fashioned doughnuts. Accents of nutmeg and...
Italian Honey Clusters
My mother made these treats, known as struffoli in Italian, for neighbors, teachers and anyone who stopped by. This is...
Crispy Crab Rangoon
My husband loved the appetizers we had at P.F. Chang's so much that I was determined to make them at...
Chili-Lime Chicken Wings
Who would have guessed that mixing maple syrup, chili sauce and lime juice would make chicken wings taste so good?...
Fried Walleye with Tartar Sauce
I love to eat fish and I think this is a great way to make it. The coating adheres nicely...
New Orleans Beignets
These sweet French doughnuts, inspired by the ones found in Cafe du Monde in New Orleans, are square instead of...
Rosettes
These traditional deep-fried favorites are crisp and delicious with a delicate, lacy look. Dipping the edges into icing helps defines...
Apple Cider Doughnut Holes
Their light, tender texture and apple cider flavor make these small bites a big hit! My mom made them every...
Real Southern Fried Chicken
As a Yankee originally from Vermont, I didn't know one fried chicken from another. They all seemed pretty much the...
Classic Long Johns
I came across the recipe for these wonderful raised doughnuts many years ago. I remember Mom making some similar to...
Maple-Bacon Doughnut Bites
While these delicious bite-size treats are ready in minutes, they’ll disappear in a flash. And don’t relegate the deep-fried goodness...
Carrot Fritters
Crispy and mild flavored, this fun finger food always gets snatched up quickly. If there are any leftovers, they reheat...
Portuguese Doughnuts
Fresh warm doughnuts—felozes (sometimes also spelled filhos)—are a tradition in my Portuguese heritage, especially during the Easter season. Some people...