“In the Southern school of culinary thought, if something’s tasty as-is, it’s even better fried. That principle was what led chef Eric Reid to dish up “frickles,” the crispy fried pickle chips that are the top seller at Del Merei Grille, his restaurant in Alexandria’s Del Ray neighborhood.” Serve with Spiced Remoulade.

Serve a traditional tempura dinner with steamed rice, green beans with soy sauce and grated ginger, and miso soup.