Tamar Braxton and Mother Evelyn Have Culinary Showdown on ‘Cooking Sessions’

*Tamar Braxton and her mother, Ms. E, whip up a delicious feast in episode 104 of “Cooking Sessions,” starting with their crispy Mustard Fried Chicken.

They follow that up with Ms. E’s famous Big Boy Biscuits, a buttery treat that pairs perfectly with the chicken. The duo also treated viewers to a lighthearted cabbage cook-off, each showcasing their unique recipe for the classic dish.

The episode features the full recipes for the Mustard Fried Chicken, Big Boy Biscuits, and two distinct versions of cabbage, offering both culinary inspiration and family fun. So, whether you’re looking to recreate these dishes in your kitchen or simply enjoy the fun of the Braxton family dynamic, Episode 104, which aired on April 16, promises to leave you craving more.

Below is what you need to recreate the Mustard Fried Chicken, Big Boy Biscuits, via MadameNoire:

For the full experience, tune in to Cooking Sessions with Tamar & Ms. E on CLEO TV, airing Wednesdays at 9 p.m. ET/CT.

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.

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