Make this restaurant-worthy appetizer in your own kitchen. A parmesan, egg and flour batter gives the mushrooms that perfectly crispy golden-brown fry. Serve with some herb aioli for a real treat. ...get the recipe
Fun Food Holidays™
October 25th, 2025 is National Greasy Foods Day

Don't contribute to global warming by sitting in a drive-thru line with your motor running. Prepare your own greasy meals at home, with CDK recipes for pizza, burgers, French fries, fried chicken and much, much more! It may not be the healthiest fare, but hey, it's National Greasy Foods Day!
Recipes to celebrate National Greasy Foods Day
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Fried Vegetarian Spring Rolls (Cha Gio Chay)Serves/Makes 40 pcs / Ready In: 30-60 minutes
The perfect appetizer for a homemade Asian feast. Spring rolls stuffed with noodles, mushrooms, and all manner of other good stuff are fried until crispy. ...get the recipe
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Cajun Fried CalamariServes/Makes 8 / Ready In: < 30 minutes
Crispy-fried calamari with a spicy Cajun-style kick. ...get the recipe
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Fat Ronnie's Fried OnionsServes/Makes 2 / Ready In: < 30 minutes
One of the most popular foods at Fat Ronnie's Burger Bar in Oak Bluffs, MA can be made at home with this to-die-for onion rings recipe. ...get the recipe
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Bubba Gump's Coconut Fried ShrimpServes/Makes 4 / Ready In: < 30 minutes
As Bubba once said,"shrimp is the fruit of the sea." Do him proud with this copycat coconut shrimp from Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. The secret to the recipe is in the batter. ...get the recipe
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French Fried Pickles Using Pancake MixServes/Makes 1 / Ready In: < 30 minutes
Make an easy batter for fried pickle slices (or other finger food) by using prepared pancake mix as the coating. ...get the recipe
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Southern Fried Chicken LiversServes/Makes 4 / Ready In: < 30 minutes
Fresh chicken livers are coated with a light but crispy coating and fried until golden brown. Serve them with white gravy for the full treatment. ...get the recipe
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Oven Chicken Fried SteakServes/Makes 6 / Ready In: < 30 minutes
An oven-baked version of chicken fried steak that keeps all the great flavor and texture but cuts down on the calories ...get the recipe
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Deep Fried Garlic Chicken WingsServes/Makes 6 / Ready In: 1-2 hrs
Tired of hot wings? These crispy, garlicky wings are always a huge hit. ...get the recipe
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Extra Crispy Southern Fried ChickenServes/Makes 4 / Ready In: 30-60 minutes
If you love a crispy coating, then this southern-style fried chicken recipe is a must-try. Can be made stove-top or in a deep-fryer. ...get the recipe
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