We came up with a challenge using the South's favorite cookware. The ground rules? Develop recipes that use chicken and incorporate at least five of the following ingredients: peas, beans, rice, tomatoes, melons, cilantro, basil, bacon, mayonnaise, green onions, lettuce, and corn. The result? Three sensational salads.
As for the competition, make each recipe and let your family decide who deserves first place. If you want to try your hand at the challenge, send your recipe to us at Cast-Iron Chef Challenge, Southern Living, P.O. Box 523, Birmingham, AL 35201. E-mail a recipe.
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This article is from the August 2005 issue of Southern Living.