‘Cooking Sessions With Tamar And Ms. E’: Episode 104 – Mustard Fried Chicken, Cabbage, And Big Boy Biscuits

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In Episode 104 of Cooking Sessions, Tamar Braxton and her mother, the iconic Ms. E, bring the heat and flavor to the kitchen in a culinary showdown. This episode kicks off with Tamar and Ms. E teaming up to make their crispy Mustard Fried Chicken.

They start by gathering all the key ingredients for the dish, including chicken wings, mustard, flour, poultry seasoning, salt, pepper, and a touch of sage. Once the chicken is thoroughly coated and marinated, they fry it in hot oil at 350°F for about 20 minutes, creating golden-brown perfection. The aroma in the kitchen is enough to make anyone hungry!

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Ms. E Shows Us How To Make Her Big Boy Biscuits

Next up are Ms. E’s renowned Big Boy Biscuits, a simple yet irresistible treat made from pantry staples like flour, sugar, salt, and soft butter. The duo scoops portions of the buttery mixture and shapes them into biscuits, carefully balling each one to ensure they’re evenly formed and consistent in size. Tamar and Ms. E mix the ingredients to achieve a light, fluffy texture, then place them in the oven to bake—keeping a close eye on them to avoid burning. The result is the perfect biscuit to complement the delicious crispy golden fried chicken.

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Who Will Win The Cabbage Cookoff?

However, the real fun begins when the two Braxton women engage in a friendly competition to see who can create the best cabbage. Both Tamar and Ms. E have their own unique spin on the traditional dish, and they’ve invited two guest judges to taste-test and determine which version reigns supreme. The playful rivalry between mother and daughter adds a lighthearted touch to the episode, making for an entertaining cook-off.

By the end of the episode, viewers are treated to not just a family cooking competition, but also the full recipes for the Braxton family’s Mustard Fried Chicken, Ms. E’s Big Boy Biscuits, and the cabbage dishes. Whether you’re looking to try these dishes for yourself or simply enjoy a bit of family fun, Episode 104 of Cooking Sessions is sure to leave you craving more.

Find all the recipes below to bring a taste of the Braxton kitchen into your own home, and watch the latest episode of Cooking Sessions With Tamar & Ms. E on Wednesday, April 16, at 9 p.m. ET/CT on CLEO TV.

Ingredients For Mustard Fried Chicken:

1/2 dried sage

2 tsp poultry seasoning

3/4 tsp black pepper

1 tsp salt

1/3 cup yellow mustard

4 cups of AP flour

2 to 3 quarts of vegetable oil

Method:

1. Fill a Dutch oven halfway with vegetable oil and place over high heat.

2. Season the chicken with dry spices (sage, salt, pepper, poultry seasoning). Then, coat the chicken with mustard.

3. Next, dredge all the chicken in the flour. Place chicken in oil and allow to cook for 10 to 15 minutes until chicken is golden brown.

4. Remove from the oil and set aside on a tray with a draining rack.

Tamar’s Dutch Oven Fried Cabbage Ingredients:

1 medium head of cabbage (sliced)

1 lb. of turkey bacon cut into one-inch pieces

1 medium onion diced

2 tsp onion powder

2 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp pepper

Pinch cayenne pepper

1 tablespoon of olive oil

Method:

1. Place Dutch oven over medium-high heat and coat with olive oil.

2. Add the turkey bacon and onions, mix well, and allow to cook down for 3 to 5 minutes.

3. Next, add your sliced cabbage to the pot. Mix well, making sure the turkey bacon and onions are evenly mixed into the cabbage.

4. Season with the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper. Mix well. Allow cabbage to cook down for 5 to 10 minutes until tender, then serve along with chicken and biscuits.

Ms. E’s Cast Iron Fried Cabbage Ingredients:

1 lb. of smoked pork bacon cut into one-inch pieces

1 medium sliced red onion

1 medium diced green bell pepper

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp pepper

Method:

1. Place a cast iron pan over medium-high heat.

2. Add the pork bacon, onions, and peppers to the pan, mix well, and allow to cook down for 2-3 minutes.

3. Next, add your sliced cabbage to the pot. Mix well, making sure the bacon, onions, and peppers are evenly mixed into the cabbage.

4. Season with salt and pepper and mix well. Allow cabbage to cook down for 3 to 5 minutes until tender, then serve along with chicken and biscuits.

Ingredients For Big Boy Butter Milk Biscuits:

2 cups of self-rising flour

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 cup sugar

1 stick of butter (softened)

1 cup buttermilk

Method:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Pour flour in a bowl and add 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 cup of sugar, and mix well.

3. Add the butter to the bowl and flour mixture and mix flour and butter together until it’s evenly mixed. (The mixture will have a clumpy/chunky consistency.)

4. Next, add half of the buttermilk and mix well until the batter becomes doughy and consistency.

5. Form dough into 3-inch biscuits, place on the parchment-paper-lined tray, and bake for 15 to 20 minutes.

'Cooking Sessions With Tamar & Ms. E': Episode 104