Nearly every single night during summer and fall, y’all can find me in the same spot. Grilling outside is one of those things that I look forward to every winter, counting down the days to when I can tolerate being outside enough to light up the grill again. I love to try to change up…
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Nashville Hot Mozzarella Sticks with Hatch Chile Dip
Anybody that knows anything about Nashville knows that we are known across the world for our famously spicy hot chicken. The story is that is an angry wife decided to whip up her husbands favorite fried chicken recipe with a handful of cayenne pepper to get even with her frustrations. In a burning twist, the…
Raspberry Habanero Margarita
You may have noticed that I’ve been on this sweet and spicy kick lately. I used to be one of those anti-spicy people, but have slowly started enjoying it in the right situations. Pretty sure I have Nashville hot chicken to blame for that. When I was asked to toss in a margarita recipe for…
Mexican Hot Chocolate + Tequila Whipped Cream
If hot chocolate is a great way to warm up during the colder months, hot chocolate with tequila-infused whipped cream is an even better mug to cuddle up to. I’m taking a simple homemade hot chocolate recipe and adding some simple spices to make the perfect sipping Mexican-inspired cocoa. Who knew you could toss your favorite spirits…
Honey Hot Crispy Baked Cheese Bites
Fall weekends belong to friends, football, and foooood, food, food. With a bit of a chill in the air here in Nashville, I decided to create a killer tailgate recipe that will give you a bit of warmth back into your celebrations. Crispy baked mozzarella bites drizzled with a sweet and spicy sauce and sprinkle…
Julep Week: Mango Jalapeño Julep
Julep Week continues here on Southern Fatty with a tribute to Cinco de Mayo. Cinco de Derby, y’all! Jalapeño-infused simple syrup replaces the traditional bar spoon of sugar for this spicy and sweet twist. I’m not usually big on spicy, but this has the perfect bite that’s balanced with the sweet tartness of the…
Chicken Tinga Tacos with Mango
Taco Tuesday… Taco Wednesday… Taco Thursday. Tacos errrrryday! My go-to simple meal when I am too tired (lazy) to put much effort into dinner is to pull out the tortillas. It’s ridiculous how quickly you can whip together some delicious tacos and be back on the couch ready to pass out in just minutes. Recently,…
Sriracha Baked Avocado Fries
Fries are my favorite food group. Something about that crispy shell with the light, fluffy center. Handheld comfort at it’s best. I can’t say that I ever get tired of eating fries, but sometimes I want that familiar comfort in a slightly different form. Baked Sriracha Avocado Fries fits the bill perfectly. Crispy outside, super-creamy…
Pineapple Chili’d Ginger Cream Pops
Summer loving’, had me a blaaaaast. Summer lovin’, happened so faaaaast. Made some ‘sicles, cute as can be! Summer. Popsicles. ‘Nough said! — Pineapple Chili’d Ginger Pops for a summer chill and twist. These ain’t yo’ momma’s pops.
Hot Chicken Waffle Sliders
Nashville. Nashvegas. Music City. Hot Chicken Heaven. Nashville is one of the best cuisine spots in the nation. Along with the city’s great innovative fusion cuisine, this ditty dreamer’s Mecca is home to some insanely good classic Southern soul food. A unique twist on a southern staple, Nashville hot chicken has become the official food of…