Parmesan and walnut salad baskets

Serves: how every many you would like
Ingredients:
Bowls:
3 Tbsp shredded Parmesan cheese
2 Tbsp. finely chopped walnuts

Salad:
Mixed salad greens
Green grapes, halved
Chopped walnuts
Raspberry Vinaigrette Dressing

Heat a small nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle 3 Tbsp cheese and 1 tsp walnuts over the bottom of skillet (in a circular pattern). Cook for 1-2 minutes or until edges are golden brown and cheese is bubbly. Remove from the heat and let stand for 30 seconds.

Using a spatula, carefully remove cheese mixture and immediately drape over an inverted glass cup with a 2 inch diameter bottom; cool completely. Repeat as necessary.

For salad, in a large bowl, combine the salad, grapes, and walnuts. Add dressing and toss to coat. Place salad mixture into bowls and serve immediately.

Southern Fried Chicken

Serves: 6

Ingredients:
1 cup flour
3/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. dried thyme
1/4 tsp. rubbed sage
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 1/2 to 4 lbs.) cut up
Oil for frying

In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first five ingredients. Add chicken, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat.

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat 1/4 in. of oil; fry chicken until browned on all sides. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 30-35 minutes or until juices run clear, turning occasionally. Uncover and cook 5 minutes longer. Remove chicken to paper towels to wipe off excess grease.