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Gumbo Recipe

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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

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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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Grilled Chicken with Basil Butter

Grilled Chicken with Basil Butter Recipe

Grilled Chicken with Basil Butter
Spring and Summer are approaching and it is the time of year again to fire up the grill. This grilled chicken with basil butter is a great way to kick off your grilling season. Don’t worry if you don’t have a grill, an indoor grill pan will work fine for this recipe as well! The chicken is marinated in lemon juice, lime juice, honey, and garlic and then grilled to perfection. Once the chicken has finished cooking and is still hot it is topped with basil butter. The delicious basil butter gets a lot of flavor from fresh basil and garlic powder. Enjoy.
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Irish Pork Tacos

Irish Tacos Recipe

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Irish Pork Tacos
This St. Patrick’s Day if you are looking for a delicious dish to prepare you should probably give these Irish tacos a try. These tacos are loaded with shredded pork, queso fresco cheese, shredded cabbage and a lime crema. What makes these tacos Irish you may ask? The pork is cooked in Guinness stout. The stout really gives the taco meat an amazing flavor. The pork is also seasoned with a homemade spice mix and the crema is just a simple combination of sour cream, cilantro and lime juice. I like to prepare the meat in the slow cooker and then shred it and it is ready to be eaten. You can top these tacos with whatever condiments you like. 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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Mustard BBQ Pulled Pork

Mustard BBQ Pulled Pork Recipe

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Mustard BBQ Pulled Pork
Pulled pork sandwiches are great with traditional bbq sauce but if you are looking for something a little bit different, using a southern mustard based bbq sauce is a great option as well. The mustard bbq sauce is similar to the regular sauce but the primary ingredient is yellow mustard. The sauce is very easy to prepare and you probably already have most or all of the ingredients on hand already. In this recipe a pork roast is rubbed with seasoning and then cooked in the slow cooker, shredded and mixed with the prepared mustard bbq sauce. I like to serve the pork on sandwiches and you can also add some coleslaw to the sandwiches or serve it on the side. Enjoy.
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Chicken Tamale Bake

Chicken Tamale Bake Recipe

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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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Baked Bone-in Chicken Breasts

Baked Bone-in Chicken Breasts Recipe

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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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