Backyard Fish Fry - Old Fashioned Southern Cooking

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DO YOU REMEMBER that good old southern cooking? KZbin is the best source for learning how to cook like our mothers did! This is Collard Valley Cooks's KZbin channel, and we hope you subscribe today! When I was growing up, my granny was my favorite cook. My mama was also a fantastic cook, but there was just something about being in granny’s kitchen.
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Collard Valley Cooks is your go-to KZbin channel for delicious Southern cooking, hosted by the lovely Tammy Nichols! Join Tammy in her cozy kitchen as she shares her favorite recipes, from her famous granny green beans to mouthwatering cornbread. It feels like a warm visit with a friend, where you can relax, learn, and create wonderful memories through food.
Tammy’s cheerful and approachable style makes cooking fun and easy for everyone, no matter your skill level. Each episode is all about bringing people together and celebrating the love of home-cooked meals. So, gather around your screens and get ready for some tasty inspiration! With Collard Valley Cooks, you’ll not only pick up some fantastic recipes, but you’ll also feel the warmth and joy of Southern hospitality right in your own kitchen. Come join the family!

[@lisaroberts7742]

I am 60 years old and this takes me right back to childhood. My daddy and granddaddy fished every weekend out on Alligator Alley or Lake Okeechobee. My mama made killer fried fish, hush puppies, cole slaw and we would always just open a can of pork and beans and sliced white bread. Boy do I miss my mama and her cooking. That’s why I love to watch y’all. U bring back so many great memories. Thank you for all that u do.🥰💝🥰

[@gigistitchin]

I'm a Bostonian, and appreciate all of Chris' shirts with Boston on them! 👍👍👍 My Papa was a native Georgia peach and used to take me fishing for bass and catfish on the St. John's River, near Orlando, when he retired from the Navy. My favorite meal of all time is his fried catfish, bass and hushpuppies. My Nana made her hushpuppies and fish like you do, but without the mustard and creole. 😋

[@stormy439]

Dear Ma'am & Sir, I ABSOLUTELY love your videos!😍😍😍😍 Most of my 22 years in service had me down South, but now that I live in Oregon I haven't found any recipes comparable to the incredible food I ate down there..... til I found your channel!😍💖

[@CollardValleyCooks]

Wonderful!

[@laurab8547]

I’ve never really fried much food before (after cooking for my family for the past 32 years) but this video sure does make me want to start!

[@crystalkanoy4187]

Y'all take me right on back to being little and going to Granny and PawPaw's to eat with every one of y'all's videos. There is not one single thing thing that y'all have made that I wouldn't eat and I have no doubt it'd all be delicious. If you've never tried House Autry's seafood breader for frying your fish please try it! I promise y'all it is soooo good!! You ain't gotta salt the fish or add any seasonings at all because it's already got everything in it. That stuff is sooo good, it even makes the best homemade fried chicken fingers!! It's in the same section at the store as the hushpuppy mixes and corn meal. It's soooo good you'll be hooked on it! Love y'all!! 💐💕

[@dianalester1351]

So Beautiful and relaxing, wish I could wake to the sounds of the delightful birds!

[@amyhazlett865]

I am not a big fish eater, but I love crappie. That looked so good and so did everything else. Glad you were able to get some back porch time.

[@BobbiJo]

I love a backyard fish fry! Looks drool-worthy!

[@CollardValleyCooks]

You need to get Steve to start fishing!

[@BobbiJo]

@@CollardValleyCooks I'd do the fishing and he would just sit there and read a book. lol

[@0216chw]

Hey, Tammy and Chris. We are on a little Gatlinburg vacation. I've seen 5 bears today and more than 5 pancake houses!! Fish and shrimp are our favorites!

[@CollardValleyCooks]

Sounds great!

[@md-ln4fp]

If you're not paying to park in Gatlinburg, Everything Auto's will tow you and then I can watch you on his channel, LOL, enjoy Gatlinburg, beautiful place.

[@YolandaisYolandaCooks]

Everything looks delicious guys. Now I want fried shrimp, coleslaw and hush puppies. 😊

[@helenboula3538]

Yum yum yum that's all I can say my mouth is water it's 5:00 in the morning here in Houston Texas I just happen to be up at 4:00 of course there's nothing worth watching on TV except bad news so I'm on my phone and I love to watch Tammy I love her recipes because she's a good cook and we're neighbors actually she was fromcollard valley which is Cedartown Georgia right next door to Rome Georgia right down the road so yeah you can say we're neighbors I have family that still lives in collard valley that's where my mother was raised.

[@Donotevengotherewithme]

You mean, shirmp

[@gwenobrien7284]

Ohhhh reminds me of going to my granny’s! She made the best everything. Thanks! ♥️

[@darlenenichols9658]

I wanted to be right there with y'all and have a delicious plate of fresh fried fish cooked golden and delish .Yummy..💕

[@naturallifeskill3165]

Look so impressive! Thanks for sharing and love your cooking skill

[@vickicullen6657]

What a beautiful cozy moment 😊 and the food looks Awesome ! Thank You ! ☺

[@vivianmartinez5028]

I'm so jealous!! This looks absolutely amazing. You folks have a wonderful back porch.

[@cathyorseske2564]

It's good to see both of cooking together. You do enjoy yourselves.

[@LilithCharles]

I made a fish fry only once inside my house...never again. Good grief it took us opening up the house in 50 degree weather and 4 candles to get the smell out. However, the fish came out great!😄

[@joanodonnell2646]

Y'all were making my mouth water with all that delicious fish, shrimp and hush puppies. I love coleslaw too! Wish I was eating on the back porch with you guys!!! Tammy, i hope you are feeling better. Take good care you two!!! 😎💖💟

[@Seashellsbytheseashore21]

Looks delicious!! This is my favorite kind of food. Also love your backyard 🤗

[@bonnie5601]

Sooooo wonderful to see this recipe Tammy and Chris. I never used mustard for breading fish. Can’t wait to try it. THANK YOU!

[@karenfaries5056]

Love seeing you two ❤️ cooking together 🙂

[@SuperDenise128]

I bought a mini-chopper at the Family Dollar. I chopped my cabbage with that...easy peasy.

[@rondaowens4752]

Everything looks delicious! Love homemade hush puppies!

[@hrhPrisCkat]

TAMMY AND CHRIS LOOKS LIKE SO MUCH FUN! I WISH WE WERE THERE!

[@SuperDenise128]

Thanks!

[@deedunn8379]

That looks absolutely delicious!! 😋😋😋. I'm definitely going to make some hush puppies and coleslaw.

[@lorilyons6073]

I love putting a small can cream corn in ours , try it sometime , real good! I grate my cabbage like you do, that’s true so good! 😋😘

[@piano1823]

I love love love this video! The back porch setting and environment and the super nice backyard as the backdrop. It reminds me so much of home when I was a child. Thanks a million for sharing it with everyone. It may have already been stated in a previous comments that I’ve not read yet, but if I can ask please, what type of oil did you use when frying your fish?

[@CollardValleyCooks]

Corn oil

[@dhutchinson2781]

Yummy, yummy, it looks so good not only did it make me hungry but I swear I could smell it!! Being outside to cook the fish is a nice touch. I luv shrimp and everything just came out perfect. Honestly it shows you enjoyed your supper. Thank you and have a wonderful Sunday evening.🤗🤗

[@kboyd116]

I just bought some fish to cook…a very new thing for me. Your hush puppies look wonderful and I love jalapeños! Love your glasses!

[@SusanH-CatLady]

ITS TIME TO EAT! 😋 this southern fish fry looked wonderful all the recipes look great. I would love to have an element and a space outside like that! I have never cooked fish in my life at home but I'm going to try it! Enjoy your blessed week, love you both! Thank you for taking me to your picnic on your porch.

[@mayvis598]

Great back porch cooking. Enjoy ya'll cooking together. Hush puppies look drooling delicious! Always enjoy your videos. 😊

[@lindeehopkins6439]

Popping back on to Thank you Tammy & Chris for making these videos....they are a HUGE blessing 🥰

[@joycelefear2139]

I know it's mouth watering. I'm a fish lover.

[@Hugs4you500]

I’d love to see a video on how to filet fish. Last time I tried it I made a big mess

[@chrystiholt5273]

We are doing a backyard fish fry also Catfish, crappie, hushpuppies, tater fries, homemade tater sauce (we dice jalapenos and put in our tatar sauce and slaw. We are in NC and live at the lake

[@md-ln4fp]

I love this channel, You two rock.

[@chasing_happiness]

Only needs one thing on them plates... some corn on the cob! Yummy! It looks good. I got me a cabbage in there that I think is gonna become some coleslaw. ☺️Thanks for sharing guys. ❤️

[@chrivan473]

looks real good! BTW, we dont have crappie in FL. Just speckled perch. LOL ;-)

[@lindap.p.1337]

You can keep that fish. I want the shrimp and hush puppies. Oh, and coleslaw!

[@SailorMoonFanDDG]

Look very delicious 🤤 😋 I love fish and shrimps

[@janeydoe1403]

Yay! Fish fry! I've had hushpuppies once in my life, in a restaurant. They were dense and dry. I am going to have to try this recipe. Thanks Tammy and Chris! (And those singing birds!)

[@laurasimpson7211]

Shrimp cocktail for the shrimp would be yummy!

[@kathleen3980]

Tammy. Watching a few videos on different sites, I notice when a recipe calls for an egg cooks just crack it in. I always whip up my egg ( as in like for an omelette) that way I’m sure the egg is equally broken down, to go into the recipe . You don’t end up mixing the batter too much ( some recipes want some lumps not overbeaten) just my take on this subject. Love you two working together!!!!

[@suzanneleonard5485]

Now that's how you cook fish! We used to do fishfrys twice a year, when the spots were "running" off the NC coast. My late father in law did the catching and cooking. I sure miss that.

[@navajoblessed3199]

Hi... You made me want to eat some cornbread 😋.

[@dianegraham7538]

Mam oh man. I would love to sit out there with you enjoying one of those plates. Enjoy!! ❤

[@lindeehopkins6439]

Oh my heavens! I wish we were real life friends!! I LOVE fried fish!! You friends help the soul, but you NEED real life friends to eat food together!

[@robertcooney8831]

Happy Sunday to you and your family 👪 😊 ❤️

[@valeriethomas4168]

Very enjoyable video. Love your back yard. Thank you for sharing 😊❤️

[@nancysmith4529]

Hi Tammy and Chris. Oh this is a wonderful meal. I love hush puppies. Chris always thinking about his honey getting a sample of the hush puppies! That’s clever to cook it outside. Chris you did a fantastic job with the fish and shrimp. Blessings your way!

[@dremamccoy2004]

Looks so good. You guys are great together. Love & blessings to you

[@dianamahar483]

What a wonderful place to be..it all looks so good !!!

[@prayergirl9830]

Now I’m abt to go fry some fish!! You’ll made everything look soooo good😋

[@Marilyn12346]

Tammy little tip: you can open the canning lid by popping a hole in the lid with an ice pick or pointed knife, the lid will lift off…slick 👍

[@marciacaldwell9854]

I love a fish fry!!

[@joanntucker2742]

I love fish and hushpuppy. It all looks so good wish I was there to help you eat it.🐟🥰♥️

[@donnawells5010]

That is one terrific meal.

[@shirleylaboy603]

Everything looks delicious. I've never put relish in my coleslaw so I have to try it. Thanks for sharing Tammy and Chris. 🙂❤️

[@ronhaworth5471]

Looking delicious.I don't lie shrimp over cooked either.Thanks for sharing!

[@wandamcmorris4492]

Hey Y'all Wow I love fish n shrimp my 👄 is watering!!

[@dianalester1351]

What a Beautiful site for Supper!

[@kathythomas9147]

I have never considered using self raising flour or cornmeal. I was always raised on bread crumbs.

[@zzzzipy12]

I can taste the hush puppies!!! I’m glad you say “crappie” the correct way! Lol

[@connieroberts4626]

I don't know why but where we live butter milk is hard to come by. If you domfind it it's low fat. I've never seen self self rising cornmeal either. If you want white Lilly flower you would have to order it. I haven't because of shipping. I have amazon prime but when it comes to flower and some other things like that they Jack the price real high like then say free shipping.

[@rosepetals3752]

Omgosh! That looks 👌 delicious 😋.

[@ElCorderoRanch]

That looks absolutely amazing! God bless ya'll! ❤️😇🙏

[@terrypoplin5940]

Yes love that looks like old times right there..yummy delish my favorite and outside is the best no smell in house but even if you had to do inside..still delish😋😋 I'm hungry..making a puff pastry dessert ..but I'm ready for catfish slice onion and tomato's hush pup fried taters..and glass of tea!! That's life honey!!!😋😋♥️♥️And tarter sauce!!!!

[@geraldbaker6339]

Sure looks good folks my wife keeps saying I don't get my fish fried all the way can you give me some tips please

[@CollardValleyCooks]

Cut it in thinner slices and cook 3 min and 45 sec in hot grease

[@Worried4All]

I got myself one of those portable induction cook tops just like yours. I love it! We pan fried some steaks and it seared them beautifully. They were delicious!! I didn't have to read my owners manual after watching your demonstration video of cooking the egg. Thanks for all your videos. I look forward to each one you post.❤

[@cindyhughes5501]

Would y’all believe that’s what we had for dinner last night?? Fresh crappies from Lake Greenwood in SC, hush puppies and slaw! Yum 😋

[@luannemccallister9642]

That looks so good! I wish I was there. Although, if I was, you'd need to make WAY more shrimp. lol

[@hettiecarries6450]

Hey guys. I've missed you guys because I had not been on social media. I AM glad to visit with you on a southern staple, backyard fish fry. The reason we, in south Louisiana can't wait for spring and summer to come. This was a family ritual for us. Every time we had fried fish, fried chicken or fried anything, it was fried outside to keep from smelling up the house. This all look so good. Thanks for sharing.

[@shiningwhitelight9710]

Nothing better than a backyard fish fry for sure. Crappie is a fav fish of mine...so delicious. I loved catching them on Lake LBJ in Texas hill country many years...I do a flour & beer batter with Tonys. Great Times! Good eatin! I like to squeeze lemon all over mine. Yum. 🐟🍋

[@GAPeach58]

Ooh, Tammy & Chris..that looks so good. 😋. I'm not a fish eater but I'll eat that shrimp 🍤🍤 & love me some hush puppies & cole slaw. Brings back memories of family get-to-gethers (is that a word)? Lol. 😆 Love you guys & your channel. 👍❤

[@helenboula3538]

I've been living out in Houston for 45 years Houston Texas flatliness about the south I really do I can't get no rock paper preserves can't get any real black bear preserves I can't really get good homemade chow chow there's many different kinds of chow chow but I know some people in Georgia they keep me supplied I know people in North Carolina that will also keep me supplied but now as far as my Cornell and my flower I have it shipped in from Rome Georgia and it's called striversbest as far as I'm concerned it doesn't get any better but that's just my preference.

[@helenboula3538]

I forgot to add when I do get my flower and cornmeal from Georgia I get enough to freeze for the year.

[@masonhamlin3921]

Do you get shrimp when you are out fishing, or do you buy them at the store? Looks SO good.

[@CollardValleyCooks]

Both ways, sometimes we can net them

[@masonhamlin3921]

@Collard Valley Cooks dyin' here. Grew up getting fresh shrimp the day they were caught. Miss those days of my mom frying them THAT day.

[@raginabramlett308]

I'm in Arkansas,hold on! I'll be there in awhile!...Yummy!!!😃

[@laurasimpson7211]

OMG CRAPPIE AND SHRIMP! Your killing me!🤪 my favorite ever!!!!!!!

[@samuelscragg7052]

I really like your fish fry and I’m definitely gonna try the mustard on the fish. The shrimp looked really good too. The Shaw looks good too. I really like the way that you cook just enough for the two of you. We been empty netter for about 15 years or so but some times I simple make too much and it seem like we eat it for days. However, I’m slowly but surely breaking my self from doing it. I like your portable electric stove it looks really handy. The hush puppies look good but I can eat some kinds of peppers they make me really sick and very quickly.

[@KW-es2bz]

I love fish. Looks fabulous. Wish I had some!

[@MrTonyharrell]

That’s how I make cornbread too, sometimes I add cracklins.

[@laurreneberry3480]

😋😍fish fry with shrimp and hushpuppies. You can't beat it.

[@Punkin1938-8]

Y’all make a real good team

[@terrypoplin5940]

Your porch is beautiful🌻

[@robertahuff3329]

I always make my own hush puppies

[@doncorleon5024]

Yes dukes mayo for Cole slaw

[@ruthannwillie5327]

U guys make me so hungry….good job Chris 👍

[@cherylAnn7145]

Looks Delicious love fish and shrimp 👍

[@hawko3582]

Hi Tammy and Chris. We are intrigued by " hush puppies". Don't have them here. Will give them a go. I noticed you never seem to use much salt. The prawns looked good as did coleslaw. The only thing missing was some chips to go with the fish. You have inspired us to try some "Southern cooking". I like the buttermilk. It's not much used here either.Thanks you both for sharing.

[@CollardValleyCooks]

Please do!

[@sammyhakimvlogs5608]

This was so much fun to watch guys.

[@tonyricketts5569]

Glad to see you’re using the Cusimax! I wondered how it would do. Actually, one reason i bought mine.

[@helenboula3538]

I will say this when I have a fish fry I do it outside I love the smell of it it just people would come from miles but I can't stand the after smell of it I mean even I would put ammonia on top of my refrigerator to absorb the bed which ammonia is great for absorbing others in the kitchen I just I don't like to after smell but no I do my fried my fish and bacon outside on the patio just some after smells that I just don't like.

[@D31taD4wn]

Hello Tammy and Chris, my oh my, I wished I lived next too you guys. Yummyyyyyyyyyyyyy!!! God Bless.

[@kimberlymartyn1232]

Love your glasses Tammy, your dinner looks delicious

[@jan6293]

Looks delicious Chris and Tammy! Thanks 🍤

[@brendadulaney1519]

Yes Ma’am………. If it were not for you, Miss Tammy, I would not know about WHITE LILY CORN MEAL MIX ……… SOOOO DELISH……. I use it for so many recipes……. EXCELLENT !!!! Thank you !!!

[@kathiecondon9187]

My grandmother did not like fish,but my granddaddy fished. So grandmother heard that if you coated the fish filet in mustard, it took the “fishy” taste away. That is the only way I remember having fish from about 10 years of age till grandmother died many, many years later. To me the fish tasted the same, but grandmother insisted it was better. Your video really took me back to good times.

[@laurasimpson7211]

Mustard is amazing on grilled Trout!

[@helenboula3538]

what time is dinner Jamie I'm going to go up to the locking down this morning on my go fishing and see what kind of fish I can pull out there I don't like catfish from the river I like ocean catfish I don't like bottom feeders but maybe I can get a bath out of there let's see I'll see you at dinner time.

[@helenboula3538]

Why does my microphone keep messing up on me I said Tammy. The reason I don't type is a couple years ago I broke my left arm and three place is going down to my wrist and it's very hard for me to text and I get so aggravated with my mic will not pick up my southern drawl I think whoever invented this microphone from Canada or from the East coast the UK because the damn sure didn't invented from Georgia or the South.

[@deborahclark6186]

That was fun to watch. Thank you for sharing. Enjoy.