Southern Cooking Staples

verb the past tense and past participle of fry

adjective describing a food that has been cooked in hot oil or fat until it is crispy

• The chef prepared a delicious fried chicken dish for the dinner party.
• I love eating fried food, it's so tasty!
• Let's grab some fried snacks and chill out at home.
• Her temper was like a piece of fried chicken - hot and ready to explode.

noun a sauce made from meat juices, usually thickened with flour or cornstarch

• The chef prepared a rich and flavorful gravy to accompany the roast beef.
• I love pouring extra gravy on my mashed potatoes.
• This gravy is lit, I can't get enough of it!
• His success in the stock market was like gravy on top of his already impressive career.