Paula Deen's Ex-Chef Dora Charles Cooks The Southern Classics

fried chicken

🥗Healthier: baked chicken

💰Cheaper: roasted chicken

Baked chicken reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

collard greens

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: mustard greens

Kale is nutrient-rich and widely available.

macaroni and cheese

🥗Healthier: cauliflower mac

💰Cheaper: pasta with cheese sauce

Cauliflower lowers calories while providing a similar texture.

pulled pork

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground pork is more economical and versatile.

Pull the collard greens by hand.

Prepare eggs for deviled eggs and potato salad, using good ones for deviled eggs and the ones that might mess up for potato salad.

Season the ribs in preparation for frying.

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