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Gumbo recipe

    Traditionally served over rice, Gumbo is a heartfelt, classic Louisiana dish that is usually enjoyed during the colder seasons. As the colder months are approaching,… Read More »Gumbo recipe

    Blackened Chicken

    Blackened chicken recipe

      Blackened Chicken
      Blackened chicken is so easy to make and prepare for dinner. The truth is with just a simple combination of spices you can prepare delicious and flavorful boneless chicken. Chances are you already have most or all of these spices on hand, which makes this an amazing recipe to prepare with ingredients you already have in your pantry. This chicken does have a little kick to it from black pepper, white pepper, and cayenne pepper. If you want less spice you can reduce the amount of these ingredients. The chicken is coated with the blackened seasoning and then fried in the pan. I like to serve this recipe with wild rice. Enjoy.
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      Lamb Gyros

      Lamb gyros recipe

        Lamb Gyros
        I always enjoy Gyros from my favorite restaurants and have always wanted to make them at home. You don’t even need a rotisserie. This is a great recipe to make lamb gyros with no rotisserie. Instead, the lamb is baked in the oven meatloaf style, sliced, and then placed under the broiler for a couple of minutes to crisp the edges. The lamb is mixed with ingredients such as garlic, onion, and fresh thyme and then processed in a blender. I found the flavor of the meat to be spot on with what I typically get from restaurants. The meat is placed into a loaf of pita bread or naan and then topped with yogurt sauce, chopped onion, and diced tomato. Enjoy.
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        Pulled Pork Mac and Cheese

        Pulled pork Mac and cheese recipe

          Pulled Pork Mac and Cheese
          If you want to step your mac and cheese game up try adding delicious BBQ pulled pork into the mix. There is just something about pulled pork and homemade mac and cheese that is truly amazing when they are in combination. You can easily make BBQ pulled pork by just adding a pork roast to the slow cooker, cooking it for several hours, shredding it and then mixing it with your favorite bbq sauce. The mac and cheese are easy to prepare and uses two different kinds of cheese—mozzarella and cheddar. Enjoy.
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          Bacon Nacho Fries

          Bacon nacho fries recipe

            Bacon Nacho Fries
            This is not really a recipe but more of a delicious idea for your game day or Superbowl party this year. These bacon nacho fries are curly fries topped with warm nacho cheese, crispy bacon, and green onions. You can use whatever kind of fries you want for this recipe and you could also use seasoned fries if you would prefer. If you want to make this recipe even easier than it already is, you can use precooked bacon. These fries are great to serve as an appetizer. Enjoy.
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            Chicken Tamale Bake

            Chicken tamale bake recipe

              Chicken Tamale Bake
              If you have a craving for a delicious Mexican style casserole why not give this chicken tamale bake a try. Homemade cornbread is topped with enchilada sauce and shredded chicken and then loaded with cheese. You can use the meat from a rotisserie chicken to save a good amount of time. You will certainly want to top this casserole off with anything that you like on taco dishes such as sour cream, salsa, lettuce, tomato, and olives. Enjoy.
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              Smoky Mac and Cheese

              Smoky Mac and cheese recipe

                Smoky Mac and Cheese
                There are a lot of different ways to make homemade macaroni and cheese but the smoky version is always a good option to go with dinner. What exactly makes this mac and cheese smoky you might ask? We are using two different types of cheeses– smoked Gouda and smoked cheddar. Preparing this dish is simple enough and it certainly beats anything that you will find in the store. It starts out with a little flour and butter being cooked in the pan and then milk is added and cooked until thick and bubbly. After that just add some cheese and seasonings, mix it with the pasta and this delicious side-dish is ready. Enjoy.
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                Baked Bone-in Chicken Breasts

                Baked bone-in chicken breasts recipe

                  Baked Bone-in Chicken Breasts
                  Baked bone-in chicken breasts have a lot more flavor than boneless skinless breasts. I have started using split breasts that are bone-in with the skin-on more and more lately. This chicken is cooked in the oven to perfection. A lot of the flavor in this dish comes from garlic, lemon, salt, and pepper. The chicken is easy to prepare and you can serve it with a variety of different side dishes. You can pound the chicken with a heavy cast iron skillet to thin it out a bit so it will reduce the cooking time. If you can find chicken breasts that are smaller, that would be a good option. Enjoy.
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