Ingredients for the Perfect Southern Dinner

For the Southern Fried Chicken Wings

• 2 lbs chicken wings, split and cleaned
• 2 cups buttermilk
• 2 teaspoons hot sauce
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• Vegetable or peanut oil for frying

For the Southern Baked Mac & Cheese

• 12 oz elbow macaroni
• 4 tablespoons butter
• ¼ cup all-purpose flour
• 3 cups whole milk
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 1 cup Colby Jack cheese, shredded
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• ½ teaspoon dry mustard powder
• ½ teaspoon paprika
• 1 egg, beaten

For the Yellow Rice

• 2 cups long-grain rice
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper