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So, there is this braid bread that some girls I grew up with used to make during the holidays.  When I got grown, one of the girls lived not to far from me in Atlanta and would have me over for holiday celebrations.  Now, growing up, we called this braid bread: as young adults, one of her friends dubbed it sex bread, saying that it was better than sex. Now, we were supposed to do a recipe swap where I got this recipe, but we fell out right after I took my turn on the swap. 

When I was a child, my grandmother cooked chicken so many ways and she taught me all of them, but today we are making fried chicken.  The first way I learned to make chicken was in a pressure cooker.  It was simple-- put the chicken in the basket, lower the basket, turn the knob, and wait for the bell to ding.  Perfectly crispy and juicy chicken every time.  

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Starbucks White Choclolate Mocha

I was wondering how exactly you could make something as basic as bread "low calorie."  So I googled it and found this wonderful thread on the topic.  The thread discusses the benefits of various flours, how to lower glycemic index, and other health tips for bread baking. http://www.thefreshloaf.com/node/17307/how-do-you-make-quotlight-calories-breadquot

My grandma used to make spaghetti whenever we had friends over.  I used to think that she made it because my friends and I liked it, but as an adult, I figured out the TRUTH!!

Spicy Roasted French Fries Recipe. I want to try these!

Now I don't use this exact recipe, but I always need it to get started. 

Great for nuggets and wings!

And available at grocery stores and Walmart!

It is important to note that restaurants typically use GMO foods in their recipes.  It offers control for the flavor.  I say that to say this: Real lemons vary in their degree of sweetness; therefore, the amount of sugar needed will vary as well.  So, having said that, here is a recipe that I found.

1 cup butter, melted
1 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup milk
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
2 cups sugar
2/3 cup cocoa
2 eggs
3 teaspoons vanilla
1 (12 ounce) package chocolate chips

I love hot wings!  So I have rounded these up from around the internet.  If this is your copyright work, let me know and I will remove it immediately.  I have seen these recipes in several places so I just assume it is ok to post them.  (This is another notebook moment!)

Parmesan Garlic

• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
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Spicy Garlic

• 1 Cup Frank’s cayenne pepper sauce
• 1/3 Cup vegetable oil
• 1 Teaspoon granulated sugar
• 1 Teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon course ground black pepper
• ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
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Medium Wing Sauce

• 1 cup Frank’s cayenne pepper sauce
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/8 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
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Hot Wing Sauce

• 1 Cup Franks cayenne pepper sauce
• 1/3 Cup vegetable oil
• 1 Teaspoon granulated sugar
• 1 ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/8 Teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
• 2 Teaspoons water
• 2 Teaspoons cornstarch
• 
  

Blazin’

Mango Habanero

• 2 cups Mango Nectar (found in your local grocery store)
• Any habenero hot sauce.  I recommend El Yucatan.  The amount is up to you, depending on how spicy you like your wings.
• 1 Tbsp corn syrup. (sugar works too)
• 1/4 cup Frank’s cayenne pepper sauce
• 1/3 cup melted butter
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Asian Zing

• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 4 teaspoons rice wine vinegar
• 1/2 cup corn syrup
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup chili-garlic sauce (sriracha!)
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
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Carribean Jerk

• Tablespoons margarine
• 2 Tablespoons minced onion (white and light green parts only)
• 1 Cup water
• 3/4 Cup ketchup
• 1/2 Cup plus 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
• 1/4 Cup apple cider vinegar
• 2 Tablespoons white distilled vinegar
• 2 Tablespoons Frank’s cayenne pepper sauce
• 2 Teaspoons ground black pepper
• 2 Teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 Teaspoons lemon juice
• 1-1/2 Teaspoons cayenne pepper
• 1 Teaspoon dried parsley flakes
• 1 Teaspoon cornstarch
• 1/2 Teaspoon salt
• 1/2 Teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 Teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 Teaspoon onion powder
• 1/8 Teaspoon ground clove
• 1/8 Teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/8 Teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/8 Teaspoon rubbed sage
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Cooking Instructions:

Heat shortening in your fryer to 350 degrees F.  Fry wings for 10-12 minutes, or until light brown. Remove wings and drain on a rack or paper towels briefly.  After draining wings place wings in a plastic container with a lid. Add 1/4-1/3 cup of your sauce of choice to the container. Replace lid and shake well to coat wings.  Pour wings out onto a plate and add celery on the side, plus ranch or bleu cheese dressing for dipping.

I am an ice cream freak! It really doesn't matter what type as long as it doesn't have nuts and is not a strange color like orange, blue, or rainbow. You cannot imagine how excited I was to find these copycat recipes for Wendy's Frosty only healthier!

There are three different recipes. Two are linked through Pinterest. (Two clicks to the recipe, but it is only fair to the person who developed the recipes.) I will likely use the seconds one as it requires the simplest ingredients, but the protein powder is likely a more advantageous addition than the cocoa powder.

My son loves KFC's Biscuits. Now there is nothing healthy about them, but here is the recipe: