Appetizers and side dishes

Lemon poppy seed fruit salad recipe

Lemon poppy seed fruit salad makes a great side dish for the summer. You can bring this fruit salad to parties or prepare it at home to impress your guests. I made this salad for the 4th of July this year as part of my cookout. This salad uses only 3 different types of fruit—pineapple, strawberries, and kiwi. You can add additional fruits as well such as fresh blueberries. The fruits are sliced and placed into a bowl and then tossed with lemon juice, sugar and poppy seeds. You can use honey instead of the sugar if you choose. Enjoy.
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Cheesy fiesta potatoes topped with nacho cheese and sour cream in a white bowl

Taco Bell cheesy fiesta potatoes recipe

These Taco Bell cheesy fiesta potatoes are crispy, flavorful, and topped with creamy nacho cheese and cool sour cream, making them a true comfort food… Read More »Taco Bell cheesy fiesta potatoes recipe

How to roast potatoes

Preparing roast potatoes do require a little bit of work but it is well worth it. These potatoes come out of the oven crispy and have amazing flavor. The potatoes are first boiled in a pot and then placed onto a baking sheet and baked in the oven until crispy. The potatoes are then tossed with a cooked garlic and rosemary mixture and fresh parsley. These potatoes make a great side dish to include in all kinds of meals. Enjoy.
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Popeyes popcorn shrimp served on a bed of lettuce

Popeyes popcorn shrimp recipe

Bring the flavor of Popeyes into your own kitchen with this Popeyes popcorn shrimp recipe. Juicy shrimp are coated in a well-seasoned flour blend, dipped… Read More »Popeyes popcorn shrimp recipe

Panera Bread broccoli cheese soup recipe

Panera Bread Broccoli Cheese Soup
Here is a copycat recipe for the broccoli cheese soup from Panera Bread. This is a delicious soup that can be prepared quickly and is easy to make. The soup uses vegetables such a broccoli, carrot and onion and the base is chicken broth, milk and heavy cream. The soup gets a lot of flavor from cheddar cheese which is stirred in at the end and a little kick from crushed red pepper flakes. I like to serve this soup with a grilled cheese sandwich. Enjoy.
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Olive garden chicken and gnocchi soup recipe

Olive Garden Chicken and Gnocchi Soup
This is a copycat recipe for the chicken and gnocchi soup at Olive Garden. This is my favorite soup to get every time I go to Olive Garden and I love to eat it with breadsticks. This soup consists of ingredients such as cooked chicken, potato gnocchi, chicken broth and a half and half. A lot of the flavor comes from celery, carrot, onion, garlic, and thyme. This soup takes a little time to prepare because a lot of the ingredients need to be chopped. Enjoy.
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Shanghai wings recipe

Here is a recipe for the Shanghai wings with wasabi ranch dressing just like at Chili’s restaurant. If you have never had this appetizer at Chili’s, it is basically breaded fried chicken coated with a ginger-citrus sauce and then served with a wasabi ranch dressing. These wings have an Asian flavor to them. The sauce gets a lot of its flavor from fresh ginger, soy sauce, lemon juice, and lime juice. If you want to save some time to buy breaded boneless wings from the store and coat them with the sauce. For the Wasabi-ranch dressing, green food coloring is optional. This is another great recipe for the Super Bowl. Enjoy.
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Taco fries topped with ground beef cheese and diced tomatoes

Taco fries recipe

Taco fries are a fun and flavorful twist on loaded fries that come together with simple ingredients. Crispy fries are topped with seasoned taco meat,… Read More »Taco fries recipe

Baked sausage slices in maple mustard sauce

Maple mustard sausage bites recipe

Maple mustard sausage bites are a quick and flavorful appetizer that always disappears fast at parties. The smoky sausage pairs perfectly with a sauce made… Read More »Maple mustard sausage bites recipe

Refried bean dip recipe

This refried bean dip is an excellent appetizer to prepare for parties. This dip is very easy to make and tastes delicious. The dip is served hot and baked in the oven. A lot of the flavor comes from taco seasoning. Preparing this dip is very easy, refried beans are mixed with taco seasoning, sour cream, and cream cheese and then placed into a baking dish and topped with shredded cheese and baked to perfection. You can top this with delicious taco ingredients if you want such as lettuce, tomato, and black olives. Serve with tortilla chips. Enjoy.
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Pizza fries recipe

Pizza fries are a quick and easy appetizer to prepare. This is more of an idea than a recipe and is perfect to serve for your Super Bowl party. Waffle fries are topped with mozzarella cheese and pepperoni and then served with pizza sauce. If you want you can put the sauce right on the fries before the cheese but I like my fries crispy so I used the sauce for dipping. No frying is required just bake the fries in the oven and then top with pizza ingredients. Enjoy.
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Doritos coated mozzarella sticks on a plate with marinara sauce.

How to make doritos mozzarella sticks

What’s better than homemade fried cheese? Homemade fried cheese coated in crushed Doritos. Learn how to make Doritos mozzarella sticks at home and you’ll never… Read More »How to make doritos mozzarella sticks

Meatballs served in a white bowl with thick savory sauce

Super bowl party meatballs recipe

Every year when the game starts, there is always one dish everyone gathers around first, and that is these Super Bowl party meatballs. They have… Read More »Super bowl party meatballs recipe

Fried ravioli recipe

Fried ravioli is perfect to serve as an appetizer. This recipe consists of ravioli that are breaded and then fried in oil and served with marinara sauce. You can use whatever type of ravioli for this recipe you like. I used beef and cheese. The ravioli should be thawed and not frozen. This recipe is easy to prepare and only consists of a few ingredients. You can use either a deep-fryer or a deep skillet partially filled with oil to cook the ravioli. I like to top these with parmesan cheese. Enjoy.
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Fried chicken poutine recipe

Fried Chicken Poutine
You can take your poutine to the next level by adding fried chicken. This poutine consists of fried chicken, fries, country gravy, bacon and cheese curds! There are a few different components to this recipe and it is a lot of work but it is so delicious. The chicken is breaded in a seasoned flour mixture and then fried. The gravy gets a lot of flavor from some of the seasoned flour mixture and chicken bouillon. To make this recipe easy, you can use frozen French fries. This is a great recipe for football parties. Enjoy.
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Cranberry BBQ meatballs recipe

These cranberry bbq meatballs are simple to make and delicious. These meatballs make a perfect appetizer for game day and go great served for dinner as well. The meatballs are prepared and then baked in the oven and then mixed with the cranberry sauce. The sauce is just a combination of cranberry sauce and bbq sauce. You can use your favorite brand of bbq sauce or even make your own if you want. I like to serve these meatballs with mac and cheese. These also go great served over rice. Enjoy.
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Swedish meatballs recipe

Swedish meatballs are a classic dish that consists of meatballs that are fried in the pan and served with a homemade gravy over mashed potatoes or egg noodles. This is one of the better Swedish meatball recipes that I have tried. This recipe uses common ingredients, many of which you probably already have on hand. The meatballs are prepared and then fried in butter and olive oil, then gravy is prepared in the same skillet. The gravy is a combination of beef broth, heavy cream, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. I like to serve these meatballs over egg noodles. Enjoy.
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Chipotle pico de gallo recipe

Chipotle Pico de Gallo
Here is a recipe for the pico de gallo salsa just like at Chipotle Mexican Grill. This salsa goes on great on all kinds of different Mexican foods such as Tacos, burritos and quesadillas. This recipe is a simple combination of tomato, onion, cilantro, and jalapeno pepper. The salsa is seasoned with lime juice and salt for additional flavor. I really like the amazing flavor that this salsa adds to burritos! Enjoy.
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Oyster sauce chicken topped with sesame seeds and green onions

Oyster sauce chicken recipe

You know those recipes that look fancy but are actually so simple to make? This oyster sauce chicken is one of them. The chicken turns… Read More »Oyster sauce chicken recipe

Kfc Mac and cheese recipe

I always enjoy getting the mac and cheese from KFC as a side dish to go with the fried chicken. This copycat recipe for KFC mac and cheese makes a great side dish to go with dinner. This mac and cheese is fully prepared on the stovetop, no baking is required. A combination of Velveeta and shredded cheddar is used for the sauce. I like to serve this recipe with fried chicken. Enjoy.
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Golden fried chicken wontons with dipping sauce

Chicken wontons recipe

This chicken wontons recipe is one of those appetizers that feels worth the little bit of extra effort. A flavorful mix of chicken and shrimp… Read More »Chicken wontons recipe

Chicken egg rolls recipe

Chicken Egg Rolls make a great appetizer to go with any Chinese dinner. These roll use ground chicken for the meat and are stuffed with… Read More »Chicken egg rolls recipe

Baked potato topped with broccoli cheese sauce on a black plate

Baked potato with broccoli cheese sauce recipe

Sometimes, the simplest ingredients make the most comforting dishes, and baked potato with broccoli cheese sauce is a great example. The potatoes turn soft and… Read More »Baked potato with broccoli cheese sauce recipe

Cheesy crab casserole with golden brown topping in a round baking dish

Chinese buffet crab casserole recipe

Chinese buffet crab casserole is one of those dishes that always catches your eye when dining out, and now you can make it at home.… Read More »Chinese buffet crab casserole recipe

Fry sauce recipe

Here is a great sauce to dip French fries in. I enjoy French fries but sometimes I want a delicious sauce to add even a… Read More »Fry sauce recipe

Fried chicken sliders recipe

If you are looking to take your sliders to the next level, these fried chicken sliders are a fun way to do it. These sliders… Read More »Fried chicken sliders recipe

Jalapeno chicken wing sauce recipe

Here is another delicious recipe for bone-in or boneless chicken wings, jalapeno wing sauce. This wing sauce has a unique flavor from the jalapeno pepper sauce. I like to prepare this sauce to go on boneless chicken wings and it is great to serve for Super Bowl parties. The sauce is prepared on the stovetop and is a combination of ketchup, brown sugar, jalapeno pepper sauce, mustard and Worcestershire sauce. This sauce is easy to prepare and only requires combining all of the ingredients in a saucepan and simmering for a few minutes. Enjoy. If you do not have jalapenos then you can try some of the jalapeno substitutes mentioned here.

Chili’s queso recipe

If you enjoy the queso dip from Chili’s restaurant this copycat recipe is perfect for you. Chili’s queso dip can easily be prepared right in… Read More »Chili’s queso recipe

Sweet Thai wing sauce recipe

Here is a recipe for a sweet Thai wing sauce. This wing sauce has both the flavors of sweet and sour and tastes absolutely amazing. You can use this sauce on either bone-in or boneless chicken wings. It is also great to dip chicken nuggets in. The sauce gets a lot of its flavor from Thai chili sauce and ingredients such as rice vinegar, peanut butter, and ginger. The fresh cilantro that is mixed into the sauce when it is done cooking really adds a nice flavor. The sauce is fully prepared on the stovetop and can be served immediately. If you need a good wing breading recipe, you can use the breading from my post on How to Make Boneless Chicken Wings. This is a great recipe to prepare for the upcoming Super Bowl. Enjoy.
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Totchos recipe

Totchos are what is created when you bring tater tots and nachos together. These patches are tater tots that are baked in the oven and topped with taco meat and cheese. What I like about this recipe is how easy it is to prepare. Totchos are a perfect appetizer to serve at parties. You can top these tater tot nachos with just about anything that goes good on tacos. Some good options would be salsa, sour cream, lettuce, and tomato. Enjoy.
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Parmesan ranch chicken bites recipe

These parmesan ranch chicken bites make a great appetizer or dinner. These chicken bites are coated with a breadcrumb, dry ranch dressing and parmesan cheese mixture. The chicken bites are a little work to prepare but the result is well worth it. The chicken is first rolled in flour, then dipped in egg and then rolled in a breadcrumb mixture. The chicken pieces are then fried in oil until golden brown. You can either use a pot or deep-fryer to cook the chicken. The easiest way would be to use a deep-fryer. You can serve with bottled ranch dressing if desired. Enjoy.
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Crab cake sliders recipe

If you love crab cakes you are sure to enjoy these sliders. These little sandwiches are loaded with homemade crab cakes, spicy aioli, and romaine… Read More »Crab cake sliders recipe

Close-up of crispy pizza sticks served with marinara dip

Pizza sticks recipe

When you want a fun snack that everyone will enjoy, this pizza sticks recipe is always a hit. Mozzarella cheese sticks and slices of pepperoni… Read More »Pizza sticks recipe

Pretzel chicken bites recipe

These pretzel chicken bites make a great appetizer or dinner. The chicken is cut into small chunks and then coated first in flour, then dipped in egg and then rolled in crushed pretzels. The best part about this recipe, the chicken is baked and not fried! The pretzels may be a little difficult to crush. A good option would be to crush them with a rolling pin. You can also use a food processor or blender to break them up into fine chunks. I used the blender to crush them but I made sure not to blend too much because I wanted some pieces of pretzel left and not just fine crumbs. These chicken bites go great served with honey-mustard dipping sauce. Enjoy.
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Crunchy potato casserole recipe

This crunchy potato casserole is a classic and easy side-dish to prepare for the holidays. Simply place all ingredients in a casserole dish and then… Read More »Crunchy potato casserole recipe

Sausage and Herb stuffing recipe

If you are looking for a delicious stuffing recipe for the holidays, this one is perfect. I prepared this sausage and herb stuffing for Thanksgiving this year and it was a big hit. What makes this stuffing so amazing is the use of fresh herbs such as sage, rosemary and parsley and the use of sweet Italian sausage. This recipe uses pre-made stuffing cubes to help save time and makes this dish easy to prepare. Onions, garlic, and celery are sautéed in butter and then added to the bread cubes along with various ingredients. The sausage is cooked in the same skillet as the celery and onion mixture. Once the ingredients are mixed with the stuffing cubes, the dish is placed into the oven and baked until golden brown on top. The top of the casserole should be brown and crunchy. Enjoy.
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Kfc coleslaw recipe

One of the best side dishes at KFC is their coleslaw. With this recipe, you can make your own KFC coleslaw right at home. Not only is this a great copycat recipe but it is perhaps one of the better coleslaws that I have tasted. A lot of the flavor comes from white vinegar, lemon juice, mayonnaise, and buttermilk. For the carrots, I used a cheese grater to shred them but you could also use a knife and slice them into very thin strips. For the best results, you will want to allow the coleslaw to be refrigerated for several hours or overnight to allow the flavor to develop before serving. This coleslaw makes a great side-dish. Enjoy.
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Fried bologna sliders recipe

If you have never tried fried bologna, now is a great time with this delicious slider recipe. These sliders are loaded with fried bologna, mustard,… Read More »Fried bologna sliders recipe

Doritos chicken bites recipe

The use of Doritos chips makes a great breading for chicken bites. The Doritos chips are put into a food processor and blended until they are very fine crumbs. If you do not have a food processor, try and crush the chips as finely as possible. The chicken pieces are first rolled in flour, then dipped in egg and then rolled in the Doritos. These chicken bites are baked in the oven so there is no need for a deep-fryer. I like to serve these Doritos chicken bites with ranch dressing. Enjoy.
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Subway chipotle southwest sauce recipe

Subway Chipotle Southwest Sauce
Here is a recipe for the Chipotle southwest sauce from Subway restaurant. This sauce is one of my favorites to get on several of their subs. What is great about this recipe is that it mostly uses ingredients you probably already have on hand. To prepare the sauce simply mix all of the ingredients in a bowl and place into the refrigerator for an hour before using. This sauce goes great on sandwiches and wraps. The sandwich in the picture has pit ham, oven roasted turkey, bacon, provolone cheese, lettuce and pickles. Enjoy.Read More »Subway chipotle southwest sauce recipe

Ham cold salad recipe

I really enjoy grilling various types of food during the summer and I always need a great tasting side-dish to prepare with it. A delicious… Read More »Ham cold salad recipe

Bacon gravy recipe

A great alternative to sausage gravy is bacon gravy. This gravy is great if you are looking to serve something different for breakfast or just have bacon on hand and not any sausage. The bacon is cooked in the pan until crispy and then the gravy is prepared using the bacon grease. The bacon grease adds a lot of flavor to this recipe. Bacon gravy is very easy to prepare and goes great served over biscuits. Chances are you already have the ingredients on hand to make this. I also like to serve it with eggs and hash browns. Enjoy.
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Shrimp pasta salad with penne, diced vegetables, and creamy dressing on a white plate

Shrimp cold salad recipe

This shrimp cold salad recipe is a refreshing choice when you want something light yet filling for summer gatherings or family meals. The pasta blends… Read More »Shrimp cold salad recipe

Reuben sliders recipe

Love a good reuben? Try it slider style with pretzel buns! The pretzel buns are topped with corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and a homemade… Read More »Reuben sliders recipe

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Homemade Caesar salad dressing recipe

This homemade Caesar salad dressing is creamy, tangy, and full of rich flavor that makes any salad taste like something special. Using everyday ingredients like… Read More »Homemade Caesar salad dressing recipe

Crab rangoon dip recipe

This crab Rangoon dip makes a great recipe to serve for the Super Bowl. The process to preparing this dip is very easy… all of the dip ingredients are mixed in a bowl and then placed into a baking dish, topped with cheese and then baked. The dip gets a lot of its flavor from cream cheese, lemon juice and crab. If you would prefer you can use imitation crab instead of the canned crab meat, which is what I did. This dip is also served with homemade won ton chips. The chips are simply won ton wrappers that are cut into triangles and get baked in the oven for a few minutes. Enjoy.
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Cuban sliders recipe

These Cuban sliders are loaded with ham, Swiss cheese, and pickles. What is great about this recipe is that it easy it is to prepare.… Read More »Cuban sliders recipe

Plate of fried pickle egg rolls with ham filling

Fried pickles recipe

Fried pickles are a playful appetizer that bring together crunch, tang, and melted cheese in every bite. Dill pickle spears wrapped in ham and Swiss… Read More »Fried pickles recipe

Spicy chicken bites served with celery and dipping sauce on a white plate

Sweet and spicy wing sauce recipe

A good wing sauce can make all the difference, and this Sweet and Spicy Wing Sauce is one that brings the heat with a hint… Read More »Sweet and spicy wing sauce recipe

Black bean dip recipe

This black bean dip is a healthy alternative to using refried beans in your dip. Dip recipes make a great appetizer to serve for your Super Bowl party. This recipe combines black beans with sour cream, jalapeno peppers, cheese and diced tomatoes to create a delicious and slightly spicy dip that goes great served with tortilla chips. The beans, chilies and sour cream are blended in a food processor until smooth and then placed into a baking dish. The dip is served warm and is baked in the oven. The dip is topped off with cheese, tomato, cilantro and green onion. Enjoy.
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Carne asada fries recipe

These carne asada fries make a delicious appetizer. The fries are loaded with carne asada steak, cheese, guacamole and sour cream. The steak is marinated in ingredients such as lime juice, olive oil, cilantro and garlic. The steak is then grilled but it could also be fried in the pan. I like to save time by using frozen French fries but if you would prefer you could make your own. Any type of unseasoned French fry will work this recipe—steak fries, restaurant cut fries, etc. Another good topping option for this recipe would be some fresh pico de gallo. Enjoy.
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Aussie cheese fries with melted cheese and bacon pieces beside a bowl of dip

Aussie cheese fries recipe

Aussie cheese fries are one of those appetizers that always grab attention because they’re loaded with everything people love: crispy fries, melted cheese, and smoky… Read More »Aussie cheese fries recipe

Teriyaki boneless wings served with celery and carrot sticks

Teriyaki boneless wings recipe

When it comes to game-day snacks, these teriyaki boneless wings are always a big hit. The chicken is double-coated in seasoned flour, fried until crisp,… Read More »Teriyaki boneless wings recipe

Sriracha boneless wings recipe

Using sriracha chili sauce is a great way to add a little spice to boneless chicken wings. These sriracha lime chicken wings have a rather… Read More »Sriracha boneless wings recipe

Crispy chicken poppers served with ranch dressing

Crispy chicken poppers recipe

This crispy chicken poppers recipe makes a fun and tasty dish that works for both snacks and easy dinners. The chicken pieces are coated in… Read More »Crispy chicken poppers recipe

Olive Garden bolognese served over spaghetti with cheese

Olive garden bolognese sauce recipe

If you’re craving a cozy pasta night, this Olive Garden Bolognese sauce recipe is exactly what you need. It brings together ground beef and Italian… Read More »Olive garden bolognese sauce recipe

Wonton soup recipe

One of my favorite soups to get at Chinese restaurants is Wonton soup. Wonton soup consists of wontons that are filled with a pork mixture and then cooked in either chicken broth of water. This recipe cooks the wontons in water because the dish can be served as leftovers. If the soup is allowed to sit the wontons will make the soup cloudy, thick and starchy. If you intend to serve the soup immediately, the wontons can be cooked right in the broth. The broth really only consists of chicken stock and sesame oil. You can add additional ingredients to the broth for a little more flavor such as soy sauce. Soy sauce will also give the broth a darker color, if that is what you prefer. Wonton soup is great to serve for lunch or with any Chinese dinner. Enjoy.
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Spicy chicken strips recipe

These spicy chicken strips are a perfect appetizer to serve on game day. For this recipe, we are using the breading from the Spicy Chicken Sandwich recipe and turning it into chicken strips. Most of the heat in these chicken strips come from hot pepper sauce and cayenne pepper. If you want more spice, you can up the amount of cayenne pepper in the flour mixture. This recipe is fairly easy to make—the most work that is required is in breading the chicken pieces. I like to serve these chicken strips with ranch dressing for dipping. Enjoy.
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Steak seasoning recipe

There is no need to use Montreal Steak Seasoning when you can make your own great tasting seasoning for steaks right at home. This seasoning will give your steak a delicious flavor just like from your favorite steakhouse. What is really great about this seasoning recipe is that you probably have all of the ingredients on hand. The amounts of the seasoning can easily be doubled or tripled if you want to make large batches to store for future use. The amount of seasoning in this recipe should season about 4 steaks on both sides. This seasoning goes great on grilled or pan-fried steaks. Enjoy.
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Grilled chicken taco salad recipe

grilled chicken taco salad
During the summer months I usually like to prepare taco salads for dinner. Instead of the normal taco salad using ground beef, this recipe uses grilled seasoned chicken. The chicken gets a lot of its flavor from ingredients such as chili powder, cumin and ground coriander. If you do not have a grill you can bake the chicken or fry it on the stovetop. You can adjust the ingredients in this salad to your liking. I like black beans, tomato, corn and tortilla chips. I also like to add some shredded cheese into the mix. This salad uses a delicious cilantro-lime dressing to add even more flavor. Most of the flavors in the dressing comes from the cilantro and lime juice. This salad is a delicious recipe for summer. Enjoy.
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Grilled spicy chicken skewers on a black plate

Spicy chicken skewers recipe

Nothing says summer grilling like spicy chicken skewers cooked over an open flame. The chicken is marinated in a bold glaze made with fish sauce,… Read More »Spicy chicken skewers recipe

Pork egg rolls recipe

If you are in need of an appetizer to go with your favorite Chinese dinner, this recipe for pork egg rolls is a good option. Preparing your own egg rolls does require a little bit of work but they are so much better than the frozen ones that you can get from the store. The egg rolls can be frozen so when you are ready to prepare your Chinese dinner, you can just pull them out of the freezer. When you go to cook them, you can cook them right from the frozen state, they should not be thawed first. These egg rolls are packed with delicious ingredients such as ground pork, carrot, cabbage and garlic. If you want to cut down on the prep time a little bit you can buy a bag of shredded cabbage and carrot and use that instead of chopping the head of cabbage and the carrots individually. Enjoy.
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Bruschetta chicken recipe

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A delicious BBQ chicken recipe for the grill this summer is bruschetta chicken. This recipe consists of marinated chicken breasts grilled and brushed with BBQ glaze and then topped with cheese and a bruschetta mixture. The bruschetta mixture is a combination of tomatoes, fresh basil, garlic, and balsamic vinegar, as well as other various seasonings. There are two different types of cheeses that add flavor to this chicken—parmesan and mozzarella. The BBQ glaze for this recipe is very simple and only consists of a few different ingredients, which chances are you already have on hand. These ingredients include ketchup, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, and oregano. If you are looking for a delicious grilled chicken recipe for summer, give this one a try. Enjoy!
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Tortellini salad recipe

With summer quickly approaching it is a good time to start thinking about ideas for cold salads. This tortellini salad makes an excellent side dish for summer cookouts, graduation parties, or any event. This salad combines cheese tortellini with mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, cherry tomatoes and fresh basil. The salad is tossed with Caesar salad dressing. I like to use a lighter Caesar dressing instead of the creamy kind because it gives the salad and different flavor and appearance. If you do not want to use Caesar salad dressing, Italian salad dressing would be a good option as well. If you need a delicious cold salad recipe for summer, give this one a try. Enjoy.
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Thyme butter recipe

This recipe for thyme butter goes great served on top of grilled steak. Making this butter is not hard at all, five ingredients are simply mixed together and then placed in the refrigerator until it is ready to be used. This butter gets a lot of its flavor from fresh thyme and Dijon mustard. Chances are you probably have almost all of the ingredients on hand to make this. This butter could be used for different types of meat such as chicken as well. If you are looking for a great topping for grilled steaks give this recipe for thyme butter a try. Enjoy.
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Chicken Caesar pasta salad recipe

Adding pasta to chicken Caesar salad is a nice change from the classic Caesar lettuce salad. This recipe consists of grilled chicken with pasta and lettuce that is tossed with a Caesar salad dressing. The best part about this recipe is, of course, the homemade dressing. The Caesar salad dressing gets a lot of its flavor from ingredients such as lemon juice and minced anchovies. If you do not have a blender to prepare the dressing, whisking the ingredients together in a bowl will work fine. For the chicken, you can grill it or bake it in the oven. If you want to save time, the meat from a cooked rotisserie chicken will also work well. This makes a great cold salad for summer. I like to serve this chicken Caesar pasta salad with garlic bread. Enjoy.
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Cocktail sauce recipe

You can easily purchase cocktail sauce from the grocery store but it is actually very easy to make your own. Cocktail sauce combines a few simple ingredients which you may already have on hand. This delicious sauce is a combination of ketchup, horseradish, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper. I prepared breaded shrimp for dinner and decided I wanted a dipping sauce to go with them. I did not have anything on hand so I decided to prepare this cocktail sauce recipe. This sauce goes great served with cooked shrimp or cooked breaded shrimp. Enjoy.
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Baked French fries recipe

baked French fries
It is not an issue if you do not have a deep-fryer because French fries can be easily prepared and baked in the oven. The process to making oven French fries is simple—the potatoes are sliced into strips and then tossed with various seasonings and olive oil and then baked in the oven. If you would prefer to peel the potatoes first that would be fine or you can leave the skin on. These fries get a lot of their flavor from garlic powder, paprika, pepper and parmesan cheese. Preparing French fries in the oven is also a healthier alternative to deep-frying. These fries to get served with sandwiches or hamburgers. Enjoy.
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Poutine recipe

Poutine
Poutine is a dish that originated in Quebec, Canada. This dish consist of French fries that are topped with gravy and cheese curds. Although it is mostly popular in Canada it can also be found in certain parts of the United States as well. This Poutine recipe consists of homemade gravy and homemade fries. It does take a little time to prepare but it is definitely worth it! The gravy gets a lot of its flavor from ingredients such as beef broth, Worcestershire sauce and ketchup. The fries themselves are made from russet potatoes and are deep fried twice. Cooking times for the fries may vary if you are cutting bigger pieces. Poutine makes a great side-dish or snack. If you can, it would be a good idea to try and time the cooking of the fries with the gravy—that way the gravy will not have to sit for that long before serving. Enjoy.
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Pork fried wantons recipe

One of my favorite appetizers to eat at Chinese restaurants is the pork fried wontons. These wontons are packed full of flavor because of ingredients such as soy sauce and sesame oil. The process to making this recipe is a little time consuming because you need to wrap all of the wontons individually—if you have someone to assist you, it should go a lot faster. Otherwise, this recipe is very easy to prepare. The ground pork is mixed with numerous ingredients and then placed into wontons wrappers. The wontons are then folded and fried in hot oil until fully cooked. If you do not want to use wonton wrappers, pot sticker wraps could work as well. There are a couple of different ways to fold these wontons. You can fold them into triangles like crab Rangoon’s or you can fold them into a bag shape. I like to serve these pork fried wontons with sweet and sour sauce. Enjoy.
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Big Mac sauce recipe

big mac sauce
The Big Mac from McDonald’s is perhaps one of the most well-known burgers across the country. What makes the Big Mac so special is the secret burger sauce that is used on it. The truth is you can make a sauce that tastes very similar to the sauce used on the Big Mac with just a few simple ingredients, several of which you may already have on hand. This sauce is just a combination of mayonnaise, French dressing, chopped onion, sweet pickle relish, vinegar, sugar, and salt. With this sauce you can make a burger that is much better than a fast-food restaurant could produce. Enjoy.
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Honey pepper chicken strips with lemon wedges on a white plate

Honey pepper chicken strips recipe

There’s just something about sweet and spicy food that makes it hard to resist, and this honey pepper chicken strips recipe is proof of that.… Read More »Honey pepper chicken strips recipe

Crab and artichoke dip recipe

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This crab and artichoke dip is a delicious appetizer to prepare to any part or event. If you are looking for a good dip recipe to serve for your upcoming Super Bowl party, you will want to give this one a try. This dip gets a lot of its flavor from the crab meat and the Asiago cheese. If you do not want to use Asiago cheese, Monterey jack or mozzarella will work as well. The process to making this dip recipe is very simple—all of the ingredients for the dip are mixed in a bowl and then spooned into a baking dish, the dip is then placed into the oven and baked to perfection. This dip is then topped with a fresh pico de gallo for even more great flavor! I really enjoyed the extra flavor provided by the pic de gallo but you could leave it out if you would prefer—this dip would still taste great. Enjoy.
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