My grandmother lived up the road from us. The house had a breezeway off the living room that went to the kitchen. I guess it was to keep the house cooler in the summer? Anyway, my grandma, her mama and her sister lived in the house! It was like heaven to me! They made a lot of me and I'll never forget the love they showed me. I hope they would be proud of me today! I was so blessed to have them in walking distance!
It was this fried chicken that I made for my mom during her last years that really made her want to eat more, and so I was able to build her up a lot. Thank you Miss Brenda!
I’m lucky because my son & 2 grandsons live with me & im 85 & cook good food for us like Brenda cooks. I have all three of your cookbooks & love them & so does my family. Everything I have made from them is wonderful. I lost my husband 16 years ago next month & still miss him terribly. Love you Brenda & your words of faith.
Ms Brenda.. You remind me of the three ladies in my life I have lost who were the"cooks" in our family..Mama,Grams and Auntie. You cook as they did,talk as they did and love Jesus and family as they did. Thank you for being the wonderful you! Love you..🙏💛💛🙏
💚💙💚 I fry chicken in bacon grease & that makes the BEST GRAVY. I fix mashed potatoes, green beans & shoe peg corn as a meal. You're right that chicken gravy is the BEST. Thanks for sharing this morning. (I know I post a lot of comments, guess I have a lot to say. Comes from being alone so much. It's bound to help your algorithm tho.)💙
I could taste it! My mom used to make it but a little different. She would brown it with all the goodie in the skillet and then put it in the oven to finish cooking at a low temperature. It would be so tender. And the flavor! Very similar. I’m going to make it this weekend! 😊
MissBrenda U bring back so many memories at home qth My Mom&Dad! We called the goodies shuffling an we fought over them too!! Thank U for sharin Yr cookin&life wth us!! God bless U alwayz!! I just lvlvlvlvlvlvlv watchin Ya!! Hv a beautiful blessed Tuesday!! Love Ya!!❤
I just love listening to you. You remind me of my Mamaw Essie in Shreveport, Louisiana. She's been gone many years. She was a good ole Southern cook. She taught my Mama to cook the best fried chicken. You're a Southern treasure.
What you said about having real food and cooking it yourself is so true, especially for someone living alone. I had leftover chicken soup for lunch and added some rice. Made the soup several days ago with broth from stewing rotisserie chicken bones and skin and I stewed the chicken breast I used with those bones and cut it up later. Added onions, carrots, potatoes and thyme. Tasted great on this first day of fall and I have more left for tomorrow.
I ate the lesser of the chicken too, I wanted to make sure the family got the best piece. I actually love the back now! ❤❤❤🥰🥰🥰 This is how I learned to fry chicken. I had 3 children so I needed these kinds of meals. I had my supper on cooking and taking care of stuff as a busy momma will do.
There is a fake UA-cam channel posting your videos, it’s called Cooking the Cottle House. I know it’s hard to eliminate these fake channels but I just wanted to let you know. I love watching your channel Mrs. Brenda, you got me through COVID. You are a One in a Million lovely people. You are the best. Take care and God Bless your sweet heart ❤
Good lesson today on smothered fried chicken. Thank you my father in law when I married at 19 he said she’s real nice but she can’t cook chicken. Now I know better.,
This brought back memories My mother would fry chicken the same way. Loved the goodie. My siblings would fight over it Fried chicken was our Sunday dinner. I will be making it soon. Thank Brenda. I so enjoy watching you. I am from Pennsylvania .
I love to watch you cook because it reminds me of being in the kitchen with my Grandma and all the things she taught me to do... like cut up a whole chicken and smother fry chicken and some fried potatoes with onions, have biscuits and gravy and some ripe tomatoes. Even in the winter time, she might open a jar or can of peeled tomatoes. Mmmm mmmm, GOOD!
Prayers for all those in Birmingham. My condolences to the families of those who were killed, as well, prayers for a speedy recovery for the individuals who were injured
I love visiting with you so very much! You are that touch of my childhood country home that I crave so much! It's a shame everybody couldn't grow up in the small town country of the south! But if they did, it wouldn't be the small town country, now would it!! Well I'll just feel sorry for them, okay?
♥️This looks so delicious. Reminds me of growing up with my grandmother and my mom. They both really loved to cook. In fact, my mom had her own restaurant for over 30 years. This is one of her dishes that she served in her place….sending hugs, love, prayers and kindness with the daily dose of encouragement with positive thoughts. Thank you, Brenda. You are a blessing.🙏🏼♥️🇺🇸🌹👍🏼
Hey Miss Brenda, the goodie is where its at! And whatever you decide to make with the rest of that chicken, I know it will be good. I like your style.❤❤ God bless y'all
Yes, smother fried chicken😋😋 I'm cooking soup beans{I mixed pintos and cranberry beans}with streak of lean bacon,cornbread,a pan of turkey and gravy,mashed potatoes,on the side fresh sliced tomato from a real garden,sliced red onion,some of my cooked apples {from a farmers tree in Mt.Vernon,Ky} ,feeding me and 4 more today. Smelling good here,too. Can't wait to eat!!! Y'all come!!😉Wish you could!!😍
I have never made fried chicken. Looks delicious. I have always baked my chicken. I was always afraid of chicken not being cooked enough. Now you showed me that cooking it slow is the secret. Thanks
My aunt taught me to fry chicken just like this and I never knew it was called smothered chicken. It was always a winner! And I want piece of that goodie!!
Love you too. You are always a bright spot in my day when I can watch one of your videos. I’m going to give “smother fried a try”. Usually oven fry. I don’t have room for my chicken fryer on my counter in this kitchen we have now, but it’s just my husband and I now, so I could do smaller amount on the stove. Thank you. ❤
Ms Brenda, I have no family, my friends have passed away, i lost my dog last yr and about that time I was diagnosed with my 3rd round of cancer & I chose not to treat because I am ready to see Jesus. I have really never felt like I fit in here. So, cooking like u do, I went & bought everything to make your Cabbage Alabama and didn't make it. I just thought what a waste I probably would have had a few bites and thats all. Most of what u make, as wonderful as I am sure it is, I cant have due to sodium & other things. I watch u & bought your cookbook the first one & then I got 2 more for this Christmas I'm giving them to the nurses who treat me at the hospital for pain. I so luv my lord & thank u for teaching children and young people of today his word. Maybe someday we'll meet in heaven. God bless you.
That's the same way my Mom made bread pudding.She's been gone 24 years.I still miss her every day.She used left over biscuits.There was 11 kids plus Mom and Dad.She always used a pan like you did, except her's was aluminum.I still call it a pudding pan.I have Mom's that she used.
That looks very tasty!! I'm making Hungarian chicken in my slow cooker, I skin the chicken legs and thighs and add to it diced tomatoes, bell peppers, onions and garlic, spices paprika, garlic powder and onion powder, salt and pepper and after the chicken is tender, about 3 or 4 hrs, serve it over rice, with a spoon of sour cream on top. 😊👍 God bless you and everyone here in Jesus mighty name Amen and Amen ❤️🙏❤️🕊️✝️ Suzy
Nothing better than to watch you, thank God for you,I enjoy you so much don’t always get around to seeing your videos but I feel like home and part of it all
I love this woman. She has the sweetest spirit about her 🥰
Hahaha! I was just going to comment, when I saw yours. I was going to say
"Your so cute Brenda, we love you. Bless your heart"
She is pure sunshine
Not really
My grandmother lived up the road from us. The house had a breezeway off the living room that went to the kitchen. I guess it was to keep the house cooler in the summer? Anyway, my grandma, her mama and her sister lived in the house! It was like heaven to me! They made a lot of me and I'll never forget the love they showed me. I hope they would be proud of me today! I was so blessed to have them in walking distance!
Oh my goodness, you were very blessed!! I bet you had a lot of fun and memories with them!
It was this fried chicken that I made for my mom during her last years that really made her want to eat more, and so I was able to build her up a lot. Thank you Miss Brenda!
I’ve always been fond of both . Sounds really good!! Have a GREAT day 😊
My grandmother lived till 101. After Grandpa died, she continued to fix little good meals for herself. I think that is why she lived so long.
There is blood coming out of. I enjoy watching you cook.,What am I doing wrong with my chicken,when I’m frying it? Please help.
I’m lucky because my son & 2 grandsons live with me & im 85 & cook good food for us like Brenda cooks. I have all three of your cookbooks & love them & so does my family. Everything I have made from them is wonderful. I lost my husband 16 years ago next month & still miss him terribly. Love you Brenda & your words of faith.
Hello Karen
How are you doing today?
I love to watch your videos. What a joy you are!
Hello Laurie
How are you doing?
Ms Brenda..
You remind me of the three ladies in my life I have lost who were the"cooks" in our family..Mama,Grams and Auntie. You cook as they did,talk as they did and love Jesus and family as they did. Thank you for being the wonderful you! Love you..🙏💛💛🙏
Hold on to that!!🙏
Amen 😂 God bless them all.
Thank you for continuing to encourage me to make a good meal for myself. I struggle with cooking since my husband passed. Enjoy your meal.
My grandma was the same way! Large family to feed and she ate the back & neck❤ Thank you for always bringing back memories and Joy❤
The back and neck are the best pieces!
Oh this looks sooo good,my mouth is watering. I sure wish we were neighbors. :)
What a sweetheart. Reminds me so much of my mother. We ate every bit of that chicken. I can remember fighting over the heart.
Liver and heart were always my favorites. Not the gizzard. That was my Daddy's!😀😃
Our mother taught us to cover a pot that you're bringing to a boil. It cuts the cooking time in half and saves energy.
That's a big chicken
💚💙💚 I fry chicken in bacon grease & that makes the BEST GRAVY. I fix mashed potatoes, green beans & shoe peg corn as a meal. You're right that chicken gravy is the BEST. Thanks for sharing this morning. (I know I post a lot of comments, guess I have a lot to say. Comes from being alone so much. It's bound to help your algorithm tho.)💙
Mmmyummy😂😂made me hungry sweet friend 😂😂❤❤
I bet it's yummers!! Too...
Thanks for sharing. I enjoyed hearing what you have to say. 😊
@@carolmullins5085 it's hard to live alone, imo God Bless
Add a pan of cornbread and you’re set that’s what I make with the chicken and milk gravy!
Miss Brenda, you have the sweetest smile and it just brightens our day. 💕
Mrs.
Making my mouth water! Looks delicious.
Good Morning!!! Love fried chicken. Have a blessed day.❤
Thanks Mrs Brenda. For positive thoughts and prayers & sharing your cooking. God bless you and take care
I could taste it! My mom used to make it but a little different. She would brown it with all the goodie in the skillet and then put it in the oven to finish cooking at a low temperature. It would be so tender. And the flavor! Very similar. I’m going to make it this weekend! 😊
MissBrenda U bring back so many memories at home qth My Mom&Dad! We called the goodies shuffling an we fought over them too!! Thank U for sharin Yr cookin&life wth us!! God bless U alwayz!! I just lvlvlvlvlvlvlv watchin Ya!! Hv a beautiful blessed Tuesday!! Love Ya!!❤
That reminded me of the chicken my mother used to fry. That looked so delicious. Thank you so much for sharing this. God bless you. 💛🙏🙏🙏🙏
Yum Yum Yum
"What you say!"
Love you, Ms. Brenda!
You made the biscuits, so your grandkids gonna love whatever you mix up.
I just love listening to you. You remind me of my Mamaw Essie in Shreveport, Louisiana. She's been gone many years. She was a good ole Southern cook. She taught my Mama to cook the best fried chicken. You're a Southern treasure.
The ONLY thing I would add to your PERFECT technique, Brenda, is to replace the olive oil with Bacon Drippings, LARD, or COCONUT oil. Yummers!!!
You tell her
Am looking forward to cooking chicken & dumplings using your video recipes and great tips. My family will LOVE this. Thank you dearly, Brenda.
What you said about having real food and cooking it yourself is so true, especially for someone living alone. I had leftover chicken soup for lunch and added some rice. Made the soup several days ago with broth from stewing rotisserie chicken bones and skin and I stewed the chicken breast I used with those bones and cut it up later. Added onions, carrots, potatoes and thyme. Tasted great on this first day of fall and I have more left for tomorrow.
I love Southern fried chicken, Brenda.
That chicken and tomato looks delicious . I just love watching you❤.
I can hardly wait to make this! Love you so much, Miss Brenda! 🐓
Oh my! The crispies! I could eat a plateful of those! Drooling. God bless!
My mama born in 1900 , used to fry her chicken like this. So yummy
God bless you for blessing us with your wisdom. 💞
I love that little lid! The chip in it gives it character. ❤
I love fried chicken,you just make my mouth water to have some.God Bless you
I ate the lesser of the chicken too, I wanted to make sure the family got the best piece. I actually love the back now!
❤❤❤🥰🥰🥰
This is how I learned to fry chicken. I had 3 children so I needed these kinds of meals. I had my supper on cooking and taking care of stuff as a busy momma will do.
Thanks for the chicken tips! Looks fabulous as always! Yummy! 🙂♥️
I've had such a horrible week so far, 😢😢couldn't wait to watch your video. Thank u..❤
Good morning Brenda,always happy to too se & your smiling face. Have a wonderful day ❤
You’re so lovey Mrs. Brenda! Hod bless you and your beautiful family❤️🙏🤗
I just love watching you every morning. It just brighten my day
There is a fake UA-cam channel posting your videos, it’s called Cooking the Cottle House. I know it’s hard to eliminate these fake channels but I just wanted to let you know.
I love watching your channel Mrs. Brenda, you got me through COVID. You are a One in a Million lovely people. You are the best. Take care and God Bless your sweet heart ❤
Good lesson today on smothered fried chicken. Thank you my father in law when I married at 19 he said she’s real nice but she can’t cook chicken. Now I know better.,
Your precious Ms. Brenda and listening to your stories ❤❤❤
Homemade chicken noodle soup, my fav.❤️
I love how to teach is all how to cook and enjoy real food! Be blessed🌸
This brought back memories
My mother would fry chicken the same way. Loved the goodie. My siblings would fight over it
Fried chicken was our Sunday dinner. I will be making it soon. Thank Brenda. I so enjoy watching you. I am from Pennsylvania .
My grandmother fixed chicken like this a lot
I love to watch you cook because it reminds me of being in the kitchen with my Grandma and all the things she taught me to do... like cut up a whole chicken and smother fry chicken and some fried potatoes with onions, have biscuits and gravy and some ripe tomatoes. Even in the winter time, she might open a jar or can of peeled tomatoes. Mmmm mmmm, GOOD!
Lol! Love you, Brenda, you’re so down to earth! So refreshing God bless you
You are the Best! Such a Sweet soul! Thanks for such Great videos!!!!
I love fried 🍗 chicken 🧡
I call Miss Brenda..Precious , I just love to watch and hear her talk about cooking and all her stories. Love you, Miss Precious!! ❤ Pam from Virginia
Love watching and listening too you cooking, know it will be delicious, keep up the good ❤ your the best
Love your videos!!!
Love watching you cook you cook just like my mom did love you sweet lady
That looks so good I can almost taste it!
Delicious 😋 smother fried chicken gravy and biscuits yum yum😊
Thank you so much for showing us the way to make smothered fried chicken! Your dinner absolutely looed so good!😋🙂
fried chicken is delicious anytime your chicken look absolutely delicious God bless you and your family ❤
Good morning Ms Brenda, l love fried chicken.
Yummy
Prayers for all those in Birmingham. My condolences to the families of those who were killed, as well, prayers for a speedy recovery for the individuals who were injured
Fantastic crunch and taste have to share those crunchy pieces
So wonderful to see you miss Brenda. My wonderful inspirational lady. Be safe and many of blessings 🙏🌹💞🙏
My kids always loved to eat the crumbles over their creamed potatoes
I love visiting with you so very much! You are that touch of my childhood country home that I crave so much! It's a shame everybody couldn't grow up in the small town country of the south! But if they did, it wouldn't be the small town country, now would it!! Well I'll just feel sorry for them, okay?
I just love that southern accent. I can listen to her all day. I’m from New Jersey. So we kind have a NY accent🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
♥️This looks so delicious. Reminds me of growing up with my grandmother and my mom. They both really loved to cook. In fact, my mom had her own restaurant for over 30 years. This is one of her dishes that she served in her place….sending hugs, love, prayers and kindness with the daily dose of encouragement with positive thoughts. Thank you, Brenda. You are a blessing.🙏🏼♥️🇺🇸🌹👍🏼
I am fixin to start frying me some chicken… I just came here to see how you did it. ❤️ Thank you Ms. Brenda!
Started my day with you!!
Hey Miss Brenda, the goodie is where its at! And whatever you decide to make with the rest of that chicken, I know it will be good. I like your style.❤❤ God bless y'all
That looks really delicious, love it🤗😋
Yummm. U make me want to cook for myself. I live alone and usually don’t prepare a meal unless my family is coming. Love fried chicken.
You need to keep cooking to maintain your wonderful skills. . .
We always want to cook for the people we love... But you gotta love yourself too ❤️🍗
Comforting video before I go to sleep. I’m making this tomorrow.
Yes her voice is so warm and cozy!
I love chicken 🐔 it is so good
Yes, smother fried chicken😋😋 I'm cooking soup beans{I mixed pintos and cranberry beans}with streak of lean bacon,cornbread,a pan of turkey and gravy,mashed potatoes,on the side fresh sliced tomato from a real garden,sliced red onion,some of my cooked apples {from a farmers tree in Mt.Vernon,Ky} ,feeding me and 4 more today. Smelling good here,too. Can't wait to eat!!! Y'all come!!😉Wish you could!!😍
I have never made fried chicken. Looks delicious. I have always baked my chicken. I was always afraid of chicken not being cooked enough. Now you showed me that cooking it slow is the secret. Thanks
My mouth is watering! I know how good it is.
My aunt taught me to fry chicken just like this and I never knew it was called smothered chicken. It was always a winner! And I want piece of that goodie!!
I didn’t used to cook for myself unless it was oatmeal or something. But since watching you & a few others, I do! Thank you!
Just started watching brenda she is a delight.sweet as pie.brenda makes my morning....😊😊😊😊sharon
Yea found you on You tube am excited hopefully I can watch you live love you Jo recipes are the best
Love your cooking videos! ❤❤❤
So so yummy and the tomato side dish is a great idea. Love ya ❤
That looks so good. Your making me hungry.😊
Love you too. You are always a bright spot in my day when I can watch one of your videos. I’m going to give “smother fried a try”. Usually oven fry. I don’t have room for my chicken fryer on my counter in this kitchen we have now, but it’s just my husband and I now, so I could do smaller amount on the stove. Thank you. ❤
Looks real good! Reminds me of the chicken my mother in law made. She always put water in her fryer when she fried her chicken. It was so good!
Good morning!! Looks delicious!!☺️☺️☺️
Ms Brenda, I have no family, my friends have passed away, i lost my dog last yr and about that time I was diagnosed with my 3rd round of cancer & I chose not to treat because I am ready to see Jesus. I have really never felt like I fit in here. So, cooking like u do, I went & bought everything to make your Cabbage Alabama and didn't make it. I just thought what a waste I probably would have had a few bites and thats all. Most of what u make, as wonderful as I am sure it is, I cant have due to sodium & other things. I watch u & bought your cookbook the first one & then I got 2 more for this Christmas I'm giving them to the nurses who treat me at the hospital for pain. I so luv my lord & thank u for teaching children and young people of today his word. Maybe someday we'll meet in heaven. God bless you.
God, bless you, Karen
God bless you Karen.
Hugs, Karen❣️
Love your kitchen and your style. Thank you.
That's the same way my Mom made bread pudding.She's been gone 24 years.I still miss her every day.She used left over biscuits.There was 11 kids plus Mom and Dad.She always used a pan like you did, except her's was aluminum.I still call it a pudding pan.I have Mom's that she used.
I love fried chicken and gravy. It’s going to be good,Brenda 😊
I do to its my favorite meal.😊
@@hsandra23 Yes one of my favs too! Smothered chicken over rice for the win!
Hi Brenda, enjoy your fried chicken, looks good! 😊
Good first day of fall morning. It won't feel like it here in the small of Calhoun, KY, it is to get to 93 today.
💚💙💚Huntington WVA up to 91° today, too. 💙
Exactly Brenda! Things are so high!!! Lord, help us stretch our dollar s.❤🙏🏽
My kids would always swipe noodles while they were laid out to dry!❤ i'd scold them but smile inside.
That looks very tasty!! I'm making Hungarian chicken in my slow cooker, I skin the chicken legs and thighs and add to it diced tomatoes, bell peppers, onions and garlic, spices paprika, garlic powder and onion powder, salt and pepper and after the chicken is tender, about 3 or 4 hrs, serve it over rice, with a spoon of sour cream on top. 😊👍 God bless you and everyone here in Jesus mighty name Amen and Amen ❤️🙏❤️🕊️✝️ Suzy
Nothing better than to watch you, thank God for you,I enjoy you so much don’t always get around to seeing your videos but I feel like home and part of it all
Wonderfull cooking for small cooking for one person!!!!
This Smothered Fried Chicken recipe looks so delicious 😋 Ms. Brenda.
Reminds me of growing up ❤
Morning Brenda
Love fried chicken!
Have a Blest day!