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Bloomin’ Burger Recipe

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Bloomin' Burger
Here is a delicious copycat recipe for the Bloomin’ Burger from Outback Steakhouse restaurant. It is called the Bloomin’ Burger because it is topped off with pieces of Outback’s Bloomin’ Onion and sauce. The burger patty can be either cooked on the stovetop or grilled on an outdoor grill. I used a griddle to cook the burgers. The onion is sliced into strips and then breaded in a seasoning mixture and then fried until golden brown. The sauce uses several ingredients and gets a lot of flavor from mayonnaise, horseradish sauce, and ketchup. If you have extra fried onions and sauce leftover you can serve them on the side. Enjoy.
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Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs Recipe

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Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs
Meatballs get even better when they are stuffed with mozzarella cheese. The meatballs are cooked in the slow cooker right in the spaghetti sauce. You can use either your favorite brand of sauce or even make your own. The meatballs use two different types of meat—spicy Italian sausage and ground beef. I really like the flavor that the Italian sausage adds to this recipe. Try to form the ground beef mixture as well as you can around the cheese cubes so that it does not leak out while cooking. However, it is normal for some of the cheese to come out. I like to serve these meatballs with spaghetti noodles. Enjoy.
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Pumpkin French Toast Recipe

Pumpkin French Toast
Pumpkin French toast makes a great breakfast for the colder months and the holidays. This is very similar to classic French toast but uses ingredients such as pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie seasoning to make the French toast taste like a pumpkin pie! I like to use Texas toast for this recipe but you could use sliced French bread as well. You can use either a nonstick skillet or a griddle for this recipe. I prefer a griddle because I can cook several pieces of the toast at ounce. Once the French toast is cooked I like to top it off with a little maple syrup and whipped cream. Enjoy.
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Cheeseburger Stuffed Shells Recipe

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Cheeseburger Stuffed Shells
These cheeseburger stuffed shells combine the ingredients of a cheeseburger with pasta. The shells are stuffed with a ground beef mixture, topped off with sauce and cheese, and then baked in the oven. The ground beef is browned in the pan and then mixed with ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and cheddar cheese. The sauce is just a simple combination of ketchup and tomato sauce. When the shells are finished baking you can top them off with your favorite cheeseburger condiments such as lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickle. Enjoy.
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Doritos Chicken Bites Recipe

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Doritos Chicken Bites
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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Ham and Potato Casserole Recipe

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Ham and Potato Casserole
This ham and potato casserole is a great recipe for prepare for Thanksgiving or Christmas. This casserole is very easy to make. Ham, onion and potatoes are mixed with a sauce and then placed into a casserole dish and topped off with cheddar cheese. The sauce is just a simple combination of butter, flour, milk and cheddar cheese. This casserole can either be served as a side-dish or as the main course for a meal. Enjoy.
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Bacon Cheeseburger Pizza Recipe

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Bacon Cheeseburger Pizza
This cheese burger pizza is loaded with ground beef, bacon, sauce, cheese, pickles, and red onion. What I like about this pizza is if you use a premade crust it is very easy to prepare. The ground beef is cooked in the pan and seasoned with salt and pepper. You can cook the bacon in the same skillet or if you want to save time, you can use pre-cooked bacon. The bacon can be also cooked in the oven or microwave if you would prefer. You can use store bought sauce or even make your own pizza sauce. This is a delicious pizza to serve for game day. Enjoy.
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Frito Burgers Recipe

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Frito Burger
These frito burgers are loaded with homemade chili con carne, cheddar cheese, and Frito chips! The homemade chili uses steak and bacon for the meat and consists of beans and various seasonings. For the steak, I just like to buy a package for pre-cut stew meat from the store. The squeeze of lime juice in the chili really helps to add a good amount of the flavor. The burgers can either be grilled or cooked on the stovetop. I prefer grilling but for this specific recipe, I cooked the burgers on a griddle. These burgers are great for game day. Enjoy.
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Philly Cheesesteak Pizza Recipe

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Philly Cheesesteak Pizza
This pizza takes the ingredients of a Philly cheese steak sandwich and places them on a delicious pizza. The sauce is alfredo and you can use your favorite brand of alfredo sauce. This pizza uses two different types of cheeses—mozzarella and provolone. The pizza is topped off with additional Philly cheese steak ingredients such as green pepper, onion and mushrooms. For the crust, you can either buy one from the store or even make your own. Enjoy.
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BBQ Turkey Meatballs Recipe

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BBQ Turkey Meatballs
These BBQ turkey meatballs are a healthier alternative to using ground beef. Preparing this recipe is very easy—the ingredients for the meatballs are mixed in a bowl and then rolled into small balls. Then they are placed into the oven and baked until they are fully cooked. A bbq sauce is prepared for a glaze. The bbq sauce combines a pre-made bbq sauce with ingredients such as ketchup and mustard. These meatballs go great served for dinner or as an appetizer. Enjoy.
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Street Tacos Recipe

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Street Tacos
These are steak tacos just like you can find from a food truck on the street. These tacos include carne asada steak, queso fresco cheese, onion and cilantro. A squeeze of fresh lime juice on each taco before serving really helps to create an amazing flavor. The steak is marinated in ingredients such as lime juice, orange juice, cilantro and garlic. The best way to cook the steak is on an outdoor grill but you could use a skillet as well. You can use either corn or flour tortillas for this recipe. I also like to put hot sauce on these tacos for serving. Enjoy.
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Subway Chipotle Southwest Sauce Recipe

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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

Mustard Pork Chops Recipe

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Mustard Pork Chops
These mustard pork chops make for a quick, inexpensive and easy dinner. The pork chops are first dipped in spicy brown mustard and egg beaters then rolled in a seasoned breadcrumb mixture. Once the pork chops are breaded they are fried in a little bit of oil. What I like about this recipe is how easy it is to prepare—it will be on the table in no time. I served these pork chops with mac and cheese on the side. Enjoy.
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Southern Bird Dogs Recipe

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Southern Bird Dogs
These southern bird dogs are easy to prepare and are great for football season. Instead of using a hot dog, this recipe uses a fried chicken strip. The fried chicken strips are placed into a hot dog bun on top of bacon and topped with cheese and a honey mustard sauce. You can either bake the chicken strips or fry them in the deep-fryer. Using frozen chicken strips helps to save time. If you want to save additional time using pre-cooked bacon would be a good option. You can serve these southern bird dogs with French fries. Enjoy.
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French Style Meatballs Recipe

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French Style Meatballs
These French style meatballs are great served over egg noodles. This recipe consists of beef meatballs with a beef-onion gravy. The meatballs are a combination of eggs, wine, garlic salt, and breadcrumbs. The meatballs are fried in shortening in the pan until browned and then simmered in the gravy until fully cooked. The gravy gets a lot of its flavor from beef onion soup mix and Herb de Provence seasoning. I like to serve these meatballs with biscuits. Enjoy.
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Garlic Bread Pizza Recipe

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Garlic Bread Pizza
If you are looking for a really easy dinner to prepare, this garlic bread pizza is perfect for you. French bread is spread with a garlic and butter mixture and then topped off with pizza ingredients such as sauce, cheese and pepperoni. I like to slice the French bread in half or cut the French bread into individual slices. If you want to put a little extra work in you can even make your own pizza sauce. This recipe can also be served as an appetizer. Enjoy.
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Taco Bell Cheesy Potato Burrito Recipe

Taco Bell Cheesy Potato Burrito
The cheesy potato burrito from Taco Bell is loaded with seasoned ground beef, potatoes, nacho cheese and sour cream. The ground beef is cooked in the pan with taco seasoning. If you want you can make your own copycat Taco Bell Taco Seasoning. The potatoes are sliced into chunks and fried in a bit of oil until crispy on the outside. After the burritos are rolled up they are toasted on both sides in the pan to make them a little crispy. The combination of the nacho cheese and sour cream really helps to add a good amount of flavor to this recipe. If you enjoy the cheesy potato burrito from Taco Bell, give this one a try. Enjoy!
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Grilled Chicken with Watermelon Salsa Recipe

Grilled Chicken with Watermelon Salsa
I love to marinade chicken and then prepare it on the grill during the summer. This grilled chicken with watermelon salsa is absolutely delicious. The chicken is marinated in a few very simple ingredients such as soy sauce, garlic, and honey. I usually allow the chicken to marinate for about 2-3 hours. Once the chicken is done marinating it is grilled and then topped with fresh watermelon salsa. The salsa is a combination of watermelon, cucumber, jalapeno pepper, cilantro, and green onion. The salsa is seasoned with salt, pepper and lime juice. I like to serve this chicken with a cold salad on the side. Enjoy.
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Cincinnati Cheese Coney Recipe

Cincinnati Cheese Coney
The Cincinnati Cheese Coney is a hot dog loaded with Cincinnati style chili, cheese, onions, and mustard. Of course, the best part of this recipe is the homemade Cincinnati chili. The chili gets a lot of its flavor from ingredients such as cinnamon, allspice, cloves, and cocoa powder. I used regular hot dogs for this recipe but you can use the all-beef ones as well. The hot dogs are boiled in water on the stove top. This recipe will serve about 5-6 people for the chili alone. You could even serve the chili one night and then have the Coneys another night with the leftover chili. These hot dogs are great for football season. Enjoy.
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Turkey and Zucchini Meatballs Recipe

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Turkey and Zucchini Meatballs
These turkey and zucchini meatballs are perfect for this time of year to use up that abundance of fresh zucchini you may have. The meatballs are also a healthy alternative to meatballs with more traditional ingredients such as breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese. This recipe uses ingredients for the meatballs such as ground turkey, grated zucchini and onion, and garlic. There is also a homemade sauce that goes with this dish. The sauce is tomato based and gets a lot of its flavor from Italian seasoning. To add a little bit of heat to the sauce, a small amount of crushed red pepper flakes are used. You can serve this recipe with pasta or just serve the meatballs with the sauce. Enjoy.
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McDonald’s Grilled Onion Cheddar Recipe

McDonald's Grilled Onion Cheddar
This is a copycat recipe for the grilled onion cheddar burger from McDonald’s Restaurant. Fast food can often be disappointing and you can make a much more flavorful burger right at home. This burger consists of a beef patty topped with white cheddar cheese and caramelized onions. You can cook the burger on a griddle or in a pan. If you want you can also grill the burgers on an outdoor grill. The onions are cooked in the frying pan until slightly browned. I like to serve these burgers with French fries. Enjoy.
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Dijon Grilled Pork Chops Recipe

Dijon Grilled Pork Chops
Pork chops with the flavor of Dijon mustard and apple juice are great on the grill. This recipe can be used as a grilling glaze, a marinade or both. The glaze consists of only 4 ingredients—Dijon mustard, apple cider, Worcestershire sauce, and brown sugar. The pork chops can be marinated in a sealable plastic bag or a bowl that can be covered. If you are using the sauce as a glaze only, just combine all of the ingredients in a bowl and brush the pork chops frequently on both sides while grilling. I like to serve these pork chops with a cold salad on the side. The cold salad pictured in this recipe is pepperoni pasta salad. Enjoy.

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Taco French Bread Pizza Recipe

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Taco French Bread Pizza
Having to prepare a pizza crust can be time consuming and using French bread as the crust makes things a little easier. This recipe for taco French bread pizza is simple and yet delicious. French bread is sliced in half and spread with refried beans and topped with taco meat, cheese, tomato, black olives, and green onion. This recipe is great if you are short on time because it can be prepared quickly.
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Chorizo Quesadillas Recipe

Chorizo Quesadillas
Chorizo sausage is great in a quesadilla. These quesadillas combine chorizo with pepper jack cheese and green onions. The quesadillas are cooked in the pan, then sliced and topped with a fresh salsa. The salsa is a simple combination of tomato, cilantro, white onion, jalapeno pepper and salt. It is important to have good chorizo sausage for this recipe. I find that a lot of the chorizo from the store does not meet my expectations but I can sometimes find fresh made chorizo from the meat department. If you want to make your own chorizo I have a delicious recipe for it on here. I like to serve these quesadillas with Mexican rice. Enjoy.
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Fiesta Lime Chicken Recipe

Fiesta Lime Chicken
Here is a copycat recipe for the Fiesta Lime Chicken at Applebee’s restaurant. This dish consists of marinated grilled chicken that is topped with a slightly spicy sauce, cheese, and Pico de Gallo. The chicken is marinated in ingredients such as teriyaki sauce and lime juice. The sauce gets a lot of its flavor from salsa, hot sauce, and Cajun seasoning. You can use less Cajun seasoning if you are not a fan of spicy foods. The Pico de Gallo is just a simple combination of tomatoes, red onion, jalapeno pepper, salt and lime juice. The best method to cook the chicken is on an outdoor grill but an indoor grill pan will work as well. You can serve this recipe with tortilla chips and rice. Enjoy.
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Steak N’ Shake Garlic Steakburger Recipe

Steak N' Shake Garlic Steakburger
Here is a copycat recipe for the garlic steakburger from Steak N’ Shake restaurant. Unfortunately, I have not tried this burger so I cannot comment on how close it is to the real thing. What I do know is that this burger is really tasty. What really makes this burger unique is the garlic butter that is spread onto the buns before they are toasted. For even more garlic flavor the buns are sprinkled on top with a little garlic salt and additional garlic butter is spread onto the top of the burger after it has finished cooking.

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Maple Glazed Pork Chops Recipe

Maple Glazed Pork Chops
These maple glazed pork chops are great on the grill. You can either use boneless or bone-in pork chops for this recipe. The glaze has an amazing flavor and is brushed on the chops while grilling. The glaze gets a lot of its flavor from maple syrup, honey, and spicy brown mustard. The pork chops are first seasoned with salt and pepper and then placed onto the grill and brushed with the glaze. I like to serve this recipe with a cold salad on the side. Enjoy.
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Pizza Chicken Recipe

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Pizza Chicken
This recipe for pizza chicken is very similar to chicken parmesan but it is topped with pizza sauce instead of the marinara and also topped off with sliced pepperoni. The combination of chicken, pizza sauce, cheese, and pepperoni is delicious. You can use your favorite brand of pizza sauce for this recipe or even make your own. The most work that is involved is breading the chicken. The chicken is baked in the oven but you can fry it in about ½ inch of oil in a large skillet first and then bake it if you would prefer. I like to serve this recipe with spaghetti tossed with extra pizza sauce and pepperoni. Enjoy.
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Jamaican Jerk Rub Recipe

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Jerk Spice Rub
Having a good variety of dry rubs is always important for grilling season. This recipe is for a Jamaican jerk spice rub. A lot of the flavor in this rub comes from seasonings such as allspice, nutmeg, cinnamon and cloves but there are several spices that come together to make this rub delicious. The best part is, chances are you already have all or most of these spices on hand. The use of cayenne pepper helps to add a little bit of heat to this mixture and you can adjust it to your taste if you wish. This rub goes great on chicken, pork or shrimp. The photos in the recipe display this seasoning mixture on grilled chicken breasts topped with mango salsa. Enjoy.
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Tex-Mex Chili Dogs Recipe

Tex-Mex Chili Dogs
These Tex-Mex chili dogs can be prepared in one of two days—the hot dogs can be cooked right in the slow cooker with the sauce or the sauce can be prepared on the stovetop and the hot dogs can either be grilled or boiled. I cooked the hot dogs on an indoor grill pan but an outdoor grill would be even better. The hot dogs are loaded with a sauce, Frito chips, chopped tomato and shredded cheese. The sauce is a combination of canned chili, chopped green chili peppers and cheddar cheese soup. I like to serve these hot dogs with French fries. Enjoy.
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Taco Bell Chili Cheese Burrito Recipe

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Taco Bell Chili Cheese Burrito
Here is a copycat recipe for the chili cheese burrito from Taco Bell restaurant. The chili cheese burrito combines chili flavored ground beef, refried beans and cheddar cheese in a tortilla. To prepare this burrito—ground beef is first browned in the pan and then mixed with refried beans. A sauce is prepared separately and then mixed with the meat and beans and simmered on the stovetop. The sauce mixture gets its flavor from various seasonings and minced jalapeno peppers. These burritos are kind of messy so you might want to eat them with a fork! I like to serve them with Frito chips on the side. Enjoy.
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Teriyaki Noodles Recipe

Teriyaki Noodles
Teriyaki sauce is mixed with spaghetti noodles and sliced steak in this delicious recipe for teriyaki noodles. I always enjoy the flavor of mixing Asian sauces with pasta. You can use different types of noodles for this recipe if you would prefer—lo mein or chow mein noodles would be a good option as well. The noodles are cooked on the stovetop and the steak is sliced and stir-fried in a wok with garlic and ginger. I like to serve these noodles with egg rolls. Enjoy.
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Chicken Bacon Ranch Tater Tot Bake Recipe

Chicken Bacon Ranch Tater Tot Bake
The flavor combination of chicken, bacon, and ranch goes great with tater tots in this delicious casserole recipe. You can cook your own chicken for this recipe or if you want to save time, you can use the meat from a cooked rotisserie chicken. This casserole is also a great way to use any cooked chicken you may have left over from a meal. Preparing this casserole is easy enough—the chicken is layered in a baking dish with a ranch sauce, chees, frozen tater tots and bacon. The ranch sauce is just a simple combination of butter, flour, milk and ranch dressing and is prepared on the stove top. This casserole makes a quick and easy dinner for any night of the week. Enjoy.
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Chick-fil-A Nuggets Recipe

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Chick-fil-A Nuggets
This is a copycat recipe for the chicken nuggets from Chick-fil-A restaurant. Unfortunately, living in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, we do not have a Chick-fil-A around here so I cannot comment on how close this recipe is to the actual dish. The chicken is first marinated in a mixture of dill pickle juice and milk, then dipped in egg and milk and then breaded in a flour mixture. The chicken nuggets can be cooked in the pan or fried in the deep-fryer. They are served with a homemade honey mustard sauce which is a combination of mayonnaise, yellow mustard, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice. Enjoy.
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Red Robin Bonzai Burger Recipe

Red Robin Bonzai Burger
These are very similar to the Bonzai Burger that is served at Red Robin. The Bonzai burger is a teriyaki-glazed beef patty that is grilled and topped with cheddar cheese, tomato, pineapple, and lettuce. I really enjoy the flavor combination of the teriyaki sauce and the pineapple ring. You can either use an outdoor grill or an indoor grill pan for this recipe. For the teriyaki sauce, you can use your favorite brand from the store to make your own. This is a great recipe for summer outdoor grilling. Enjoy.
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Chorizo and Egg Burrito Recipe

Chorizo and Egg Burrito
The combination of chorizo and egg goes great in a burrito. These burritos are breakfast style and include homemade chorizo sausage, scrambled eggs, diced potatoes, cheese, cilantro, and salsa. I really enjoy the combination of the egg and salsa. The homemade chorizo combines pork with vinegar and various spices. If you want to save time you can buy pre-made chorizo from the store if you would prefer. If you want to use a different type of cheese, cheddar would be great in place of Monterey Jack. Enjoy.
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Roast Pork Lo Mein Recipe

roast pork lo mein
Chinese roast pork goes great in lo mein. This dish consists of Chinese egg noodles mixed with a sauce, BBQ pork, mushrooms and green onions. If you would prefer you can use your own favorite recipe for the BBQ pork or even make your own in the oven using the recipe here. The sauce gets a lot of flavor from ingredients such as soy sauce and oyster sauce. Garlic and ginger also help to add flavor to this dish. You can use different types of pasta for this recipe—such as linguini if you cannot find Chinese egg noodles. I like to serve this recipe with egg rolls. Enjoy.
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Bacon Gravy Recipe

bacon gravy
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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Dr. Pepper Pulled Pork Recipe

dr pepper pulled pork
This recipe for Dr. Pepper pulled pork is so easy to prepare because it is cooked in the slow cooker. Simply add onions to the bottom of the crockpot, add the pork roast, and pour in Dr. Pepper. Once the pork has finished cooking it is shredded and then mixed with your favorite BBQ sauce. For the BBQ sauce, you can use your favorite brand or even make your own. You can serve this pulled pork on sandwiches. A good choice for a topping is coleslaw but I tried something different and used sliced cheddar cheese and French fried onions instead. You can serve this recipe with French fries or chips if desired. Enjoy.
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Asian BBQ Roast Pork Recipe

Asian BBQ Roast Pork
Asian BBQ roast pork makes for a great tasting dinner. This is the pork that you can find at Asian restaurants that is red in color. The red color comes from food coloring and is totally optional—I chose not to use it. Preparing this roast pork is very simple… pork tenderloin is marinated in the sauce and then baked in the oven. While the pork is baking it is brushed with the reserved marinade. The pork gets a lot of its flavor from hoisin sauce and soy sauce. Some good options for side-dishes would be fried rice, egg rolls, and lo mein. Enjoy.
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Panko Crusted Chicken Recipe

panko crusted chicken
These panko crusted chicken breasts are great for dinner and are perfect to serve with a salad. The chicken breasts are coated with a Dijon mustard and herb mixture and then rolled in panko breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese. The herbs are a simple combination of fresh thyme, oregano, and basil. The chicken is fried in the pan with a little bit of olive oil and then baked in the oven to finish cooking. You can top the chicken breasts off with fresh parsley for serving if desired. The Dijon mustard and herb mixture really adds a unique and delicious flavor to this dish. Enjoy.
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Shrimp Cold Salad Recipe

shrimp cold salad
Shrimp cold salad is an excellent option to prepare as a side dish for summer cookouts. This cold salad combines shrimp, pasta, green onion, tomato, green pepper, and dressing. The dressing is a combination of mayonnaise, Italian dressing, and parmesan cheese. You can either use regular Italian or the creamy Italian for this recipe. If you would prefer you can also substitute imitation crab for the shrimp. Pre-cooked shrimp is the best option for this recipe, you can even use the little salad shrimps if you would prefer. Enjoy.
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Apple Cider Glazed Pork Chops Recipe

apple glazed pork chops
There are several different ways to prepare pork chops on the grill but a delicious apple cider glaze is always a good option. These pork chops on bone-in but you can also use boneless if you would prefer. The pork chops are first rubbed with a spice mixture, placed onto the grill and brushed with an apple cider glaze. The apple cider glaze is nothing more than a simple combination of apple cider, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, crushed red pepper flakes, and salt. These pork chops are perfect for summer cookouts. I like to serve this recipe with a cold salad on the side. Enjoy.
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Meatball Grilled Cheese Recipe

meatball grilled cheese
It should come as no surprise that meatballs go great on a grilled cheese. This sandwich is loaded with meatballs covered in pasta sauce and mozzarella cheese. The meatballs are Italian style and use ingredients such as breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese. The meatballs are baked in the oven and then heated with a pasta sauce on the stove top. For the pasta sauce, you can use whatever brand that you prefer from the store. I like to cook these grilled cheese sandwiches on a griddle because I can cook them all at once, but a skillet will work as well. You can serve these sandwiches with extra pasta sauce for dipping if you want. Enjoy.
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Smoky Mountain Chicken Recipe

Smoky Mountain Chicken
Smoky Mountain Chicken is chicken that is glazed with a bbq sauce, baked in the oven and topped off with cheese, bacon, green onions and tomatoes. The combination of flavors really come together well in this recipe. If you would prefer you can grill the chicken instead of baking it or you could use the fry-pan and cover it to melt the cheese when finishing the cooking process. You can buy the BBQ sauce from the store or even make your own. I like to serve this recipe with a cold pasta salad. Enjoy.
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Breaded Chicken with Bacon Recipe

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breaded chicken with bacon
Bacon is always a great topping for many dishes. This breaded chicken with bacon consists of fried chicken coated with breadcrumbs and topped off with bacon and cheese. The chicken is first coated with flour, then dipped in egg and then rolled in a breadcrumb and parmesan cheese mixture. The chicken is first fired in the pan until browned and then baked in the oven to finish the cooking process. If you want a save a little time, you can use pre-cooked bacon for this recipe and crumble it. You may need less of the flour and breadcrumb mixture depending on the size of the chicken breasts you are using. I like to serve this dish with wild rice. Enjoy.
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Ham Steak with Red-Eye Gravy Recipe

ham steak with red-eye gravy
This ham steak with red-eye gravy is yet another quick and easy dinner to prepare. The ham steak is cooked in the pan until browned and then the gravy is prepared. The gravy has a great taste and gets a lot of flavor from ingredients such as maple syrup and instant espresso. The gravy uses the grease from the cooked bacon but the bacon itself is not actually used in the recipe. You could serve the bacon strips on the side, or I used them in a lettuce salad as a side dish. This recipe also goes great served with some sort of a casserole as a side dish. Enjoy.
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Short Rib Grilled Cheese Recipe

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short rib grilled cheese
If you are looking to take your grilled cheese sandwich to the next level, this short rib grilled cheese recipe might be exactly what you need. This recipe combines braised beef short ribs and cheese to create one amazing sandwich. The short ribs are first braised in a pot with wine and vegetables, then shredded and placed onto the sandwich. The sandwiches can be cooked in a frying pan or on a griddle. The beef short ribs have such an amazing flavor when they are finished braising, it really makes this sandwich unique. You can use either white American or Monterey jack cheese for this recipe. I prefer the white American because I love the flavor and texture with the short ribs. Serve with French fries. Enjoy.
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Ravioli Casserole Recipe

ravioli casserole
This ravioli casserole reminds me of lasagna. Cheese ravioli is layered with a meat sauce and mozzarella and parmesan cheese in a casserole dish and then baked in the oven. The meat sauce is homemade and gets a lot of its flavor from Italian sausage. You can use your favorite brand of ravioli for this recipe. If you are looking for an easy meal, this casserole is easy to prepare and the only real work that is required is preparing the sauce. Serve with garlic bread. Enjoy.
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Carolina Slaw Dogs Recipe

Carolina Slaw Dogs
Caroline Slaw Dogs are hot dogs topped with beanless chili, coleslaw and mustard. The chili combines ground beef with various ingredients such as onion, tomato paste, ketchup and many more. The coleslaw just uses a basic cabbage and carrot mixture. If you want you can just buy a bag of shredded cabbage and carrots or chop the vegetables yourself. Of course, you can save time by purchasing pre-made coleslaw and canned chili for this recipe but I recommend making both fresh. The hot dogs can be boiled in water or grilled, whichever you would prefer. Serve with potato chips. Enjoy.
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Chili Pasta Bake Recipe

chili pasta bake
This chili pasta bake makes a delicious and easy dinner and if you want to prepare enough to feed a lot of people the ingredients can easily be doubled. Preparing this recipe is simple—a ground beef mixture is prepared on the stovetop and mixed with cooked pasta shells and then placed into a casserole dish and topped off with shredded cheese. The ground beef mixtures get a lot of its flavor from chili powder and cumin. You can either use kidney beans or black beans for this recipe, I prefer black beans. You can also experiment with different types of cheeses on top—I like a Mexican cheese blend. This dish goes great served with sour cream and green onions on top. Enjoy.
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Sausage and Egg Grilled Cheese Recipe

egg and sausage grilled cheese
I figured the best way to start off grilled cheese month would be with a delicious sausage and egg grilled cheese! All that you need for this recipe is breakfast sausage, eggs, milk, American cheese, bread and butter. You can buy the breakfast sausage in bulk or remove it from the casings. If you do not want to use American cheese, cheddar would be great as well. Using a griddle works great for this recipe but you can also use a non-stick skillet as well. I like to serve these grilled cheese sandwiches with hash browns on the side. Enjoy.
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Meatballs and Marinara Recipe

meatballs and marinara
Preparing meatballs and marinara sauce is a great idea for dinner. This recipe does require a little bit of effort but it is well worth it. The homemade marinara sauce uses crushed tomatoes and gets a lot of its flavor from onion, garlic, oregano and basil. The meatballs use classic Italian ingredients such as parmesan cheese, Italian sausage, hamburger, and parsley. The meatballs are browned in the oven so there is no need to fry them in hot oil. After the meatballs are browned they are placed into the marinara sauce to simmer until fully cooked. This recipe will make about 8 to 10 servings, so you will be able to feed a large crowd or have leftovers. You can also freeze the meatballs and marinara for up to 1 month. You can serve the meatballs and sauce over pasta such as spaghetti or linguini. I also like to serve them with garlic bread. Enjoy.
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Walking Taco Casserole Recipe

walking taco casserole
This walking taco casserole combines your favorite ingredients from a walking taco into a delicious casserole. Taco meat is layered in a baking dish with Frito chips, cheddar cheese soup and shredded Mexican cheese blend. Once the casserole has finished baking, it is topped off with lettuce and tomato. If you want to add some beans to this dish, you can mix refried beans or black beans right in with the ground beef mixture. You can serve this recipe with sour cream and salsa if you would like. Enjoy.
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Shrimp Po’ Boy Recipe

Shrimp Po' Boy
The Po’ boy originated in Louisiana and consists of a type of meat such as beef or shrimp served on French bread. For this Po’ Boy the type of meat is fried shrimp. The sandwich is loaded with fried shrimp, lettuce, tomato, pickles and a sauce. The shrimp is coated with an egg and flour mixture and then fried in the deep-fryer. The sauce, called Remoulade Sauce, gets a lot of its flavor from ingredients such as mayonnaise, horseradish, and pickle relish. If you do not want to make the sauce, simply using mayonnaise will work as well. The French bread is toasted in the oven to give this sandwich an additional crunch. This recipe goes great served with French fries. Enjoy.
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Tuna Grilled Cheese Recipe

tuna grilled cheese
An excellent choice in preparing food for Lent is a tuna grilled cheese sandwich. This grilled cheese is so easy to prepare and consists of very few ingredients. In this recipe, canned tuna is mixed with mayonnaise, green onion, and lemon juice. You can experiment with different types of pieces of bread and cheeses for this recipe if you wish. Some good options for bread would be wheat, multigrain or pumpernickel. The cheddar cheese can easily be replaced with Swiss or American. The ingredients are only enough to make one sandwich, but you can easily double or triple them to make more servings. I like to serve this tuna grilled cheese with French fries. Enjoy.
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Million Dollar Spaghetti Recipe

million dollar spaghetti
I always enjoy a good spaghetti recipe and this Million Dollar Spaghetti is great. This spaghetti is baked in the oven in a casserole dish. Noodles are topped with butter and a cream cheese mixture, spaghetti sauce, and cheese. For the spaghetti sauce, I have included a simple sauce recipe but you could also use your favorite homemade sauce or store bought sauce. You can substitute the ground beef with Italian sausage if you would prefer. You can also replace the cheddar cheese with mozzarella or an Italian cheese blend might be good on this casserole. I like to serve this recipe with garlic bread. Enjoy.
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Chi Chi’s Chimichangas Recipe

Chi Chi's Chimichangas
I never had to the chimichangas from Chi Chi’s but this recipe looked too good not to give it a try. These chimichangas are loaded with beans, chicken, and cheese; and it gets even better because they are topped off with a delicious sauce. The sauce gets a lot of its flavor from garlic, onion and green chilies. The ingredients for the sauce are first cooked in the pan and then pureed in a blender until smooth. What is great about this recipe is that it uses the meat from cooked rotisserie chicken; making chimichangas can be time-consuming and using a rotisserie chicken really helps to save time. Enjoy.
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Filet-O-Fish Sandwich Recipe

Filet-O-Fish Sandwich
Here is a copycat recipe for the Filet-O-Fish Sandwich from McDonald’s restaurant. This sandwich consists of a breaded fish patty topped with American cheese and tartar sauce. Instead of taking the time to bread your own fish filets, you can use frozen fish squares from the store and bake them in the oven. The tartar sauce is nothing more than a simple combination of mayonnaise, onion and relish. I like to serve these Filet-O-Fish sandwiches with French fries. Enjoy.
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Dijon Ham Steak Recipe

Dijon ham steaks
This Dijon ham steak is a great recipe to prepare for dinner or Easter. What I like about ham steak is that it is easy and quick to prepare. This recipe is very simple and will be finished in no time at all. The ham is fried in a skillet while being brushed with a Dijon and maple syrup glaze. The glaze is a combination of Dijon mustard, maple syrup, rice vinegar and chicken broth. All of the glaze ingredients are mixed in a bowl. I like to serve this ham steak with a salad and mashed potatoes and gravy. This glaze will also be great on chicken or pork chops. Enjoy.
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Homemade Chorizo Recipe

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homemade chorizo
You can easily purchase chorizo sausage from the store but making your own is so much better. This recipe for homemade chorizo uses simple ingredients, many of which you probably already have on hand. Chorizo is ground pork that is mixed with various spices. In this recipe the ground pork is mixed in a bowl with the spices and cider vinegar. You can adjust the amount of heat in this recipe to your liking by adding more or less red pepper flakes. You can also add some cayenne pepper if you choose. Once the sausage has been prepared it can be put into casings, formed into patties or left in bulk to be cooked and used for tacos or burritos. Enjoy.
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Shrimp Mac and Cheese Recipe

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shrimp mac and cheese
Here is a copycat recipe for the shrimp macaroni and cheese from Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. Restaurant. Unfortunately, we do not have any Bubba Gump Shrimp Company Restaurants in the area, so I have never tried the actual dish. However, one thing is certain, this mac and cheese is delicious. The shrimp are seasoned with Cajun seasoning, cooked in the frying pan and then mixed right in with the mac and cheese. The mac and cheese uses two different types of cheeses—cheddar and Monterey jack. The shrimp mac and cheese mixture is placed into a baking dish, topped with seasoned breadcrumbs and then baked in the oven. This recipe makes a great dinner or side dish. Enjoy.
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Homemade Caesar Salad Dressing Recipe

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homemade caesar salad dressing
When preparing a Caesar salad having a good dressing recipe is always important. Making your own Caesar salad dressing is so much better than the kind you can buy bottled in the store. This dressing is easy to prepare and consists of ingredients such as mayonnaise, garlic, anchovy paste, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce and lemon juice. To prepare this dressing simply whisk all of the ingredients together in a bowl and it is ready to be served. I like to use this dressing on a classic chicken Caesar salad which consists of romaine lettuce, parmesan cheese, grilled chicken, and croutons. If you are looking for an alternative to store bought dressing, give this homemade Caesar salad dressing recipe a try. Enjoy.
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Cudighi Recipe

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cudighi sandwich
Cudighi sausage is very popular where I live in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. This sausage can be found at most pizza or pasty shops or restaurants in the area. Cudighi is a spicy Italian sausage that is commonly made for use in sandwiches or on pizza. This sausage gets a lot of its flavor from seasoning such as cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice. For the best results, if you have a meat grinder you will want to grind the pork butt yourself but you could also have it done at the meat department or just buy already ground pork. This recipe will make a large quantity of Cudighi. Once you have prepared the sausage you can make it into links, patties or leave it in bulk—it goes great on sandwiches, pizza, and can be used in dishes such as spaghetti. The sandwich pictured above is topped with mozzarella cheese, onions, mushrooms and spaghetti sauce. Homemade cudighi tastes delicious and is a great addition to many dishes. Enjoy.
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Chicken and Broccoli Stuffed Shells Recipe

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Chicken and Broccoli Stuffed Shells
If you enjoy chicken and broccoli with alfredo sauce, you will love these stuffed shells! These shells are loaded with shredded chicken, broccoli, shredded cheese, and alfredo sauce. The recipe calls for cooked chicken and this is a great way to use up leftover cooked chicken but you could also shred the meat from a cooked rotisserie chicken if you would prefer. You can either use additional alfredo sauce to put on the bottom of the dish or spaghetti sauce. You can use your favorite alfredo sauce for this recipe. Stuffed the shells does take a little bit of work but the rest of the recipe is easy to prepare. I like to serve these stuffed shells with garlic bread. Enjoy.
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Crab Rangoon Dip Recipe

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crab rangoon dip
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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