Chicken Fried Bacon

pasture, or huge sculptures made out of smashed cars sitting in a massive concrete warehouse. But what I fixed on was a quick reference, backed up with a picture, of an appetizer she found while following her yellow brick road -...

Oh, my lord that looks good. I may have to turn in my CH membership card. Bacon. And cream gravy. And deep fried. This stuff looks, oh, man. Words fail me. And she put more salt on it. It’s like a train crash—I...

Ben Barker of Magnolia Grill relaxes with CHOW.

Whether for a dinner party or a weeknight meal, this elegant, convenient dish can be prepared ahead of time.

Elvis, Metallica—everybody loves it!

A great side dish that can be made the day before and gets even better with time.

Be your own Colonel.

A big crowd-pleaser (if you’re feeding carnivores).

Warning: may inspire instant friendship.

Heavenly either hot from the oven or cold, buttermilk fried chicken is a staple at any self-respecting summer picnic.

Topped with a mess of sautéed jalapeños and onions.

Pan-fried in bacon grease.

A simple mix of spinach, crispy bacon, and toasted pecans makes for a most satisfying salad.

Chicken, Corn, and Bacon Chowder