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Southern Fried Chicken (buttermilk-brined, crispy fried)

Southern Fried Chicken: From My Kitchen to Yours

Now baby, let me tell you somethin’—there ain’t nothin’ like the smell of Southern fried chicken fillin’ up the kitchen on a Sunday afternoon. I might be a Jersey girl by birth, but my mama raised me on Southern ways. I got two kids who come runnin’ to the table the second they hear that oil sizzlin’.

Philly Cheesesteak (shaved beef, onions, and Cheez Whiz on a hoagie roll)

Philly Cheesesteak: A Tale of Beef, Bread, and Bragging Rights

If you’ve never had a Philly cheesesteak, let me paint you a picture: imagine biting into a long, crusty hoagie roll, still warm and just soft enough to cradle the salty, sizzling strips of thinly sliced ribeye beef. The meat is cooked on a flat-top until it’s juicy and browned, often with diced onions grilled to caramelized perfection.