The five most popular recipes of the year read more than any others were for throw-back, vintage Americana comfort foods. Not all were quick and easy either. Fried chicken, for example, is a process.

I'm very excited about our new book of fake out cakes, and my favorite recipe from this book are these little fried chicken cake balls. We made these into little chocolate cake pops and then we stuck ...

Let's cook! Southern Buttermilk Fried Chicken Source: Richard Lee Holbert, via e-mail 1 qt. buttermilk 1/4 C. Tabasco Two 3 1/2- to 4-pound frying chickens, cut into serving pieces, well-washed and ...