Dateline: Sat 04 July 2026. It was a casual gathering of seven on the occasion of the nation's 250th anniversary, a hot day very nearly for the record books. Figuring out how to put supper on the table without unnecessarily heating up the kitchen with the oven was a challenge, and I didn't think I liked the idea of grilling in the direct sunshine with that kind of heat and humidity about. All that indecision and imprecision resulted in quite a remarkable menu, though, with the inaugural attempt (and with happy success!) of Nashville hot chicken sandwiches.
Yep: all breaded and fried and spiced and seasoned, these boneless skinless chicken thighs were amazing. In turning these into sandwiches, folks could choose between standard Duke's mayo or spicy ranch, and for those so inclined pickle chips could be added.
There was macaroni salad befitting the hot summer day. I'd also made tasty appetizer items, like southwestern dip and pimento cheese.
And lordy, for the first time in about three-and-a-half years: my dear friend Barbara's take on creamy stuffed eggs.
And in his usual spot under that table, close at hand to all these folks he loves, there was Sumner laid out happy and safe:
Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwiches based on:
- "Nashville Hot Chicken," from Melissa Nolan of Budget Bytes. [Published 26 May 2025]
- "Crispy Fried Chicken Thighs," from Brendan Cunningham of I'm Hungry for That! [Published 26 September 2025 / Updated 03 January 2026]
Macaroni Salad based on "Classic Macaroni Salad," by Jaclyn Bell of CookingClassy.com [Published 15 April 2017 / Updated 23 June 2025]
"Southwestern Dip," in Betty Crocker Monthly Recipes, December 2001.
"South Carolina-Style Pimento Cheese." Recipe worked out by me, based on Sharon's Palmetto Pimento Cheese. [Published 23 October 2009]
"Creamy Stuffed Eggs," a recipe shared with me by Barbara Huneycutt of Crozet, VA.
Guidance for Hard-Boiled Eggs from "Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs," by Jill Winger of the Prairie Homestead [Published April 2016 / Updated 26 May 2020]; and from "Instant Pot Recipes Everyone Should Know," by Alina Bradford from c|net.com. [Published 17 May 2018]
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