Brats with Broccoli Slaw Recipe
These bratwurst with honey mustard broccoli slaw are great to serve for gameday. The brats can be grilled or cooked on the stovetop. I like… Read More »Brats with Broccoli Slaw Recipe
Italian Sausage Rigatoni Recipe
Italian sausage rigatoni is an easy meat and pasta dish to prepare for dinner. The recipe calls for ground Italian sausage but I like to cook the links with the casing on and then slice them and add them to the sauce. The sauce in this recipe gets a lot of flavor from red wine, garlic, tomatoes, and fresh basil. This recipe goes great with parmesan cheese on top and I like to serve it with garlic bread. Enjoy.
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Nachos Bell Grande Recipe
Here is a copy cat recipe for the Nachos Bell Grande from Taco Bell. These nachos are a classic on the menu and if you frequent taco bell chances are you have tried them in the past. Tortilla chips are piled with taco meat, refried beans, nachos cheese, tomato and sour cream. These nachos are easy to prepare and great to serve for football season. Enjoy.
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Dirt Cake Recipe
Dirt cake is a simple and delicious cake to prepare for Halloween. This cake consists of crushed Oreo cookies layered with a chocolate pudding mixture. You can also add gummy worms if you want. The chocolate pudding mixture consists of chocolate pudding, cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and cool whip. You can crush the Oreo cookies in a food processor or crush them with a rolling pin in a plastic bag. Enjoy.
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Wonton Chicken Nachos Recipe
If you love the Wonton Chicken Tacos from Applebee’s these wonton chicken nachos are perfect for you. These nachos are topped with Chinese style chicken… Read More »Wonton Chicken Nachos Recipe
Slow Cooker Pork Ragu Recipe
A delicious meat sauce to serve over cooked pasta is pork ragu. You can prepare pork ragu on the stovetop but I prefer the slow cooker. Just simply throw all of the ingredients into the crock pot, let it cook, shred the meat and it is ready to serve. The ragu gets a lot of flavor from red wine, tomatoes, garlic, carrot and onion. You can use whatever type of pasta you want to this recipe but I used pappardelle. I like to serve this recipe with garlic bread on the side. Enjoy.
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BBQ Chicken Fries Recipe
You can take your game day food to the next level with these bbq chicken fries. These fries are loaded with shredded bbq chicken, bacon, cheese, a sauce and green onions. The chicken is baked in the oven with bbq sauce and then shredded and placed on top of the cooked fries. The sauce is a simple combination of mayonnaise, sour cream, and a few spices. Enjoy.
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Steak Gyros Recipe
Making gyros with steak instead of lamb or chicken is delicious. The steak is simply seasoned with salt and pepper and then cooked using the method of your choice. I personally grilled the steak and then sliced it. These gyros are flat breads topped with sliced steak, onion, tomato, feta cheese and a cucumber sauce. The sauce is a simple combination of sour cream, cucumber, garlic, parsley, salt and pepper. Enjoy.
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How to Make Tomato Soup
If you have ever wondered how to make tomato soup it is actually very easy. This recipe uses tomato puree, tomato sauce and tomato paste for the base of the soup as well as whole milk and chicken broth. A lot of the flavor in this recipe comes from garlic and onion. A little bit of sugar is added for at ouch of sweetness. This soup is simple to prepare and I love eating it with a grilled cheese sandwich. Enjoy.
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Beef Sliders with Chipotle Mayo
Could there be a more delicious slider for game day than these hamburger sliders with chipotle mayo? We think not. These sliders are topped with… Read More »Beef Sliders with Chipotle Mayo
Chicken Caesar BLT Recipe
Chicken Caesar BLTS are great to prepare for lunch or dinner. The chicken is seasoned with salt, pepper, garlic and onion powder and then either grilled or baked. You can use your favorite brand of Caesar dressing for this recipe. The sandwiches are loaded with the grilled chicken, crispy bacon, lettuce, tomato and parmesan cheese. I like to serve these sandwiches with chips. Enjoy.
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Toad in a Hole Recipe
Toad In a hole is a traditional English dish consisting of sausages in a Yorkshire pudding better. This dish is served with a delicious mustard-onion… Read More »Toad in a Hole Recipe
Chicken Tetrazzini Recipe
Chicken tetrazzini is a casserole consisting of linguini, chicken, and a white sauce topped with cheese. This is a very easy casserole to make. The sauce is basically just a combination of cream of chicken soup, sour cream and chicken broth. This recipe calls for cooked chicken and is a great way to use up leftover chicken or you can also use the meat from a cooked rotisserie chicken. The cheeses are mozzarella and parmesan. I like to serve this casserole with garlic bread. Enjoy.
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Carnitas Street Tacos Recipe
Why spend money on expensive street food when you can make something just as delicious right at home in the slow cooker. These Carnitas street tacos taste amazing just like from your favorite food truck. To make this recipe a pork roast is rubbed with a seasoning and added into the slow cooker which ingredients such as orange juice and lime juice and then cooked and shredded. The shredded meat is placed onto a baking sheet and broiled until brown and a little crisp. The meat is served on corn tortillas with queso fresco cheese, cilantro and green onion. Enjoy.
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Maxwell Street Polish Recipe
The origins of the Maxwell Street Polish come from Maxwell Street in Chicago, IL. The Maxwell street polish is grilled or fried polish sausage on… Read More »Maxwell Street Polish Recipe
Hot Dog Tacos Recipe
A great recipe to prepare for football season is hot dog tacos. These tacos are tortilla shells stuffed with cheese, a hot dog, guacamole and… Read More »Hot Dog Tacos Recipe
Honey Mustard Chicken Flatbreads Recipe
I have a new obsession with flatbreads lately and I decided to prepare some with honey mustard and grilled chicken. These flatbreads are topped with… Read More »Honey Mustard Chicken Flatbreads Recipe
Culver’s Butterburger Recipe
This copycat Culver’s ButterBurger recipe brings the classic Midwestern favorite to your own kitchen. Known for its rich, juicy flavor and signature buttered bun, this… Read More »Culver’s Butterburger Recipe
Short Rib Ragu Recipe
When a friend gave me a can of San Marzano tomatoes I knew it was time to prepare a short rib ragu. I decided to use beef short ribs and let the slow cooker do all of the work for me. This ragu gets a lot of flavor from the short ribs, San Marazano tomatoes, wine, and thyme. Additonal flavor comes from onion, garlic and carrot. The type of pasta used in this recipe is pappardella but you could use other types such as linguini. I like to serve this dish with garlic bread and ricotta cheese.
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Ravioli with Garlic Basil Oil Recipe
Preparing a garlic basil oil to go on raviolis is a good alternative to regular spaghetti sauce. You can use whatever brand of ravioli you like for this recipe. I used two different flavors cheese and Italian sausage. The garlic basil oil is prepared in the pan gets a lot of flavor from fresh garlic and basil, as well as crushed red pepper flakes and parmesan cheese. I like to serve this recipe with garlic bread. Enjoy.
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Garlic Parmesan Sauce for Wings, Potatoes, & More
Garlic and Parmesan sauce is a simple and delicious sauce that’s ideal for boneless or bone-in chicken wings. Unlike other garlic Parmesan sauce recipes, this… Read More »Garlic Parmesan Sauce for Wings, Potatoes, & More
Hot Dogs with Onion Rings Recipe
These hot dogs with onion rings are great to serve for the upcoming NFL season and can easily be prepared on the grill. The hot dog are topped with onion rings, coleslaw and bbq sauce. This is more of an idea than a recipe and you can use whatever type of BBQ sauce you like, as well as whatever coleslaw you enjoy. I like to serve these hot dogs with French fries. Enjoy.
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Chorizo and Potato Omelet Recipe
Chorizo and potatoes make the perfect omelets for breakfast or dinner. You can buy the chorizo from the store but I highly recommend making your own. Most of the time I find the stuff from the store to be a little bit too spicy for my taste. The potatoes are cubed and then fried in a bit of oil. You can use whatever type of cheese for these omelets you prefer, some good choices are cheddar or Monterey jack. You can top these omelets with additional ingredients such as salsa and cilantro if desired. Enjoy.
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Gyro Brat Hoagies Recipe
The NFL preseason is upon us and that means it is that time of year again for gameday food. These gyro brat hoagies are a perfect recipe to serve for game day. The brats are first grilled and then sliced and placed on toasted hoagie rolls with sauce and onion and tomato. The sauce is a combination of sour cream, cucumber, garlic and parsley. I like to server these gyro brat hoagies with French fries. Enjoy.
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Slow Cooker Beef Po’ Boys Recipe
You can make beef po boys with ease using the slow cooker. Simply just add a beef roast with some brown gravy, beef broth and creole seasoning and you have the meat for your sandwiches. The most work in this recipe is probably shredding the beef roast. These po boys include additional ingredients such as lettuce, tomato, pickles and mayonnaise. I like to serve these with French fries. Enjoy.
Ground Beef Taquitos Recipe
Using ground beef in taquitos is a so much quicker than making them with shredded beef and they still taste amazing. The ground beef is seasoned with a homemade taco seasoning and then spooned into corn tortillas along with Monterey jack cheese. These taquitos are baked in the oven. You will want to warm the corn tortillas up before trying to roll them otherwise they will break apart. You can use a microwave or a skillet to warm them. You can top these taquitos with any of your favorite taco ingredients such as lettuce, tomato, sour cream, and guacamole. Enjoy.
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Santa Fe Chicken Recipe
Santa Fe Chicken is marinated grilled chicken topped with sundried tomatoes, black beans, cheese and cilantro. The chicken is marinated for only about 10 minutes in lime juice, seasoned with salt and pepper and then grilled. If you don’t have a grill you can also cook this on the stove top. Enjoy.
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Carnitas Burrito Bowls Recipe
Carnitas burrito bowls combine all of your favorite ingredients from a carnitas burrito only without the wrap. This is a delicious and healthy Mexican dish that is great to prepare for dinner or lunches. These bowls consist of shredded pork, corn, black beans, cilantro lime rice, and guacamole. You can also add cheese if you want, I prefer queso fresco. The carnitas is prepared in the slow cooker and get a lot of flavor from ingredients such as lime juice, orange juice, and garlic. Enjoy.
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Cajun Shrimp Wraps Recipe
If you are looking for a seafood wraps that is a little spicy than this recipe is perfect for you. These Cajun shrimp wraps consist of Cajun shrimp, cheese, rice, lettuce, and garlic aioli. The shrimp is sprinkled with Cajun seasoning and then fried in the pan. The garlic aioli is a combination of mayonnaise, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. For the wraps you can use whatever flavor you like, I would recommend either plain or sun-dried tomato. I like to serve these wraps with chips. Enjoy.
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Grilled Chicken Street Tacos Recipe
These grilled chicken street tacos are a perfect dinner to prepare on the grill during the summer. This recipe consists of marinated grilled chicken, cilantro, and red onion on corn tortillas. You can add additional ingredients such as black beans and queso fresco cheese. A squeeze of lime juice tops these tacos off nicely. The marinade gives the chicken a lot of flavor from ingredients such as vinegar, orange juice, lime juice, and ancho chili powder. I would recommend marinating the chicken for at least 6 hours for a good amount of flavor. Enjoy.
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Balsamic Dijon Pork Chops Recipe
Pork chops are an easy and inexpensive dinner to prepare on the grill during the summer. These balsamic Dijon pork chops are grilled and then brushed with a sauce. The sauce is a combination of balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, garlic, and a few different spices. I like to use boneless pork chops but using bone-in is fine as well. I like to serve this recipe with a cold pasta salad. Enjoy.
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Hawaiian Sticky Chicken Recipe
This Hawaiian sticky chicken is a recipe that is delicious to prepare for dinner. Hawaiian sticky chicken is very similar to many Chinese chicken recipes. In this recipe pieces of chicken are coated in cornstarch and then fried and mixed with a sauce and vegetables such as onion and red bell pepper. The sauce is just a simple combination of pineapple juice, ginger, brown sugar, soy sauce, and tomato paste. I like to serve this chicken on a bed of white rice. Enjoy.
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Mexican Street Corn Recipe
I have always wanted to try Mexican street corn so I decided to prepare it on the grill. Mexican street corn is very easy to make and has a delicious flavor. I prepare to husk the corn before grilling so that it gets nice and brown on the grill. The corn grills for about 10 minutes and then is brushed with mayonnaise and garlic powder and topped off with cotija cheese, chipotle chili powder and chopped cilantro. If you don’t want a lot of spice you can use smoked paprika instead of chipotle chili powder. A squeeze of lime juice adds additional flavor. Enjoy.
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Coney Sauce Recipe
One way to really step up the flavor of your grilled or boiled hot dogs is with coney sauce. This is not chili for hot… Read More »Coney Sauce Recipe
Shredded Smoked Chicken Recipe
I have always had an interest in the delicious flavor of smoked meats, so when I got my hands on a Traeger wood pellet grill I knew had to prepare a couple of smoked chickens. I used 2 whole 4lb chickens for this recipe. First I prepared a spice blend and then mixed it with butter and rubbed it under the skin and all over the outside of each chicken. I then placed the chicken onto the pellet grill and smoked the chickens at 350 degrees F. for about an hour and 30 minutes. The flavor of the pellets that I used to cook this chicken were the hickory bbq hardwood pellets.
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Shredded Chicken Tostadas Recipe
Shredded chicken tostadas taste great and are a perfect Mexican dish to serve for dinner. These tostadas do require a bit of work but the end result is well worth it. The tostada shells are made from corn tortillas, and topped with shredded Mexican chicken, guacamole, refried beans, pico, lettuce and cheese. You can save a lot of time by purchasing premade guacamole and pico. You can also purchase tostada shells if you want but making your own tastes so much better. You can add any of your favorite Mexican ingredients to this recipe. Enjoy.
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Balsamic Steak Tips with Mushrooms Recipe
These balsamic steak tips with mushrooms are great to serve for dinner. The steak is marinated in ingredients such as balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, soy sauce, garlic, salt and pepper and then fried in the pan. The mushrooms are cooked and then mixed with butter and balsamic vinegar. You will probably have to fry the steak tips in batches depending on how big your frying pan is. You can serve this recipe with rice or mashed potatoes. Enjoy.
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Slow Cooker Beef Stew Recipe
This delicious beef stew is prepared in the slow cooker and is great to serve for dinner. The meat is browned and then added into the crockpot with ingredients such as beef broth, garlic, onion, mustard, beer and many other ingredients. If you don’t want to use beer, just add extra beef broth instead. You can skip the browning of the meat if you want and just add it into the slow cooker. You can add extra vegetables if you want such as carrots. This stew goes great served with egg noodles. Enjoy.
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Grilled Bacon Wrapped Hot Dogs Recipe
These grilled bacon wrapped hot dogs are an excellent recipe to prepare on the grill during the summer. The hot dogs are wrapped in strips of bacon and then grilled until the bacon is crisp. The buns are toasted and then topped with BBQ sauce, the grilled hot dogs, Velveeta cheese sauce, jalapeno peppers, lettuce and tomato. You can use whatever type of hot dogs you want for this recipe but I used the natural casing hot dogs. You can serve this dish with cold salad or French fries. Enjoy.
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Honey Soy Grilled Pork Chops Recipe
Honey Soy grilled pork chops are excellent during the summer. These pork chops have just the right about of heat and flavor. The pork chops are marinated in soy sauce, honey, garlic, and crushed red pepper flakes. You will want to allow the pork chops to marinate for at least 30 minutes. I marinated them for about 5-6 hours. I like to use boneless chops, but of course bone-in is fine as well. I like to serve these honey soy grilled pork chops with a cold salad. Enjoy.
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Grilled Chicken Lo Mein Recipe
This chicken lo mein is a little different because it includes grilled chicken instead of the typical stir-fried chicken. The flavor of the grill helps to make this chicken lo mein unique. The chicken is marinated in hoisin sauce and then placed onto the grill, cooked, and sliced. The lo mein gets a lot of flavor from the sauce which consists of ingredients such as chicken broth, soy sauce, oyster sauce and hoisin sauce. If you cook a lot of Chinese food, you probably already have a lot of these ingredients on hand already. Enjoy.
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Kansas City BBQ Sauce Recipe
No one does BBQ like Kansas City. This is a BBQ sauce that is Kansas City Style. This sauce consists of many ingredients and all of them come together to create a delicious sauce for the grill. The sauce is simply prepared on the stovetop and simmered for about 30 minutes. Most of the ingredients you probably already have on hand. You can use this BBQ sauce for a variety of different meats but I used boneless skinless chicken breasts. Enjoy.
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Caprese Pasta Salad Recipe
This caprese pasta salad is simple and delicious to prepare for a side dish. The salad consists of ingredients such as rotini pasta, fresh mozzarella… Read More »Caprese Pasta Salad Recipe
Chipotle Chicken Tacos Recipe
These chipotle chicken tacos are delicious and perfect if you are looking for something a little different for taco night. These tacos consist of grilled chicken, cheese, lime crema and a BLT slaw. The chicken and tortillas are prepared on the grill. The chicken marinade gets a lot of flavor from ingredients such as chipotle seasoning, Dijon mustard, honey, vinegar and lime juice. My favorite part of this recipe is the slaw which is combination of bacon, cabbage, tomato and onion. The lime crema tops these tacos off nicely with a cilantro and lime flavor. Enjoy.
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Chili Cilantro Lime Chicken Recipe
This chili cilantro lime chicken is marinated and grilled to perfection. The marinade consists of a few simple ingredients such as lime juice, zest, cilantro, red chili flakes, cumin, and honey. You will want to marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes but I recommend a bit longer than that. I think I marinated it for about 6 hours. This recipe uses boneless skinless chicken breasts but you can use thighs as well. You can use the chicken for tacos or burritos or just serve it as is with some rice on the side. If you are looking for a delicious chicken marinade, give this one at try. Enjoy.
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How to Grill Lobster Tails
Another great option for summer grilling is lobster tails. Lobster can be a bit expensive where I live so I only prepare it occasionally but when I do it is a real treat. If you have wondering how to grill lobster tails, the truth is, it is very easy. If you have access to fresh lobster, that’s perfect but if you live in a place like I do, you will probably have to get it frozen. You will want it thawed when grilling. I just left mine in the refrigerator overnight. The lobster tails are cut in half and then brushed with a garlic butter sauce and grilled. Just be careful not to overcook the lobster. Enjoy.
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Grilled Steak with Blue Cheese Butter Recipe
Grilled steaks are one of my favorite meats to prepare on the grill and when you add a blue cheese butter, things become even better. The steaks are simply seasoned with salt and pepper and then grilled to your liking. You can use whatever type of steak you want for this recipe but I recommend a cut that is good on the grill such as New York strip or ribeye. The blue cheese butter is a combination of chives, blue cheese, garlic, butter, Dijon mustard, salt and pepper. Enjoy.
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Chinese Empress Chicken Recipe
Chinese Empress chicken is one dish that I don’t see at any Chinese restaurants or buffets in the area. I am not exactly sure where this dish originated but it is delicious. The dish consists of breaded fried chicken pieces coated with a sauce and diced peppers. The sauce gets alot of flavor from soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, garlic and ginger. For the hot peppers you can use jalapenos. You can serve this recipe with white or brown rice. Enjoy.
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Garlic Butter Grilled Shrimp Recipe
Garlic butter shrimp is easy to prepare on the grill. The combination in this recipe of garlic, butter and lemon juice goes great brushed on shrimp. The sauce gets additional flavor from pepper and paprika. You will want to make sure that you don’t overcook the shrimp. You can use wooden or metal skewers for this recipe. If you are using wooden you will want to soak them in cold water first. I like to serve this recipe with wild rice on the side. Enjoy.
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Onion Potato Chip Burgers Recipe
These potato chip onion burgers are great on the grill or cooked on the stovetop. The patties are mixed with breadcrumbs and egg to give them a little different texture from your normal beef patty. The burgers are topped with French onion dip and kettle chips for a nice crunch. You can use pretty much whatever type of cheese you prefer here but I used cheddar. These are great served with French fries. Enjoy.
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Chicken Broccoli Stir-fry Recipe
There are few better ways to prepare stir-fry than with chicken and broccoli. This Chinese stir-fry recipe consists of sliced marinated chicken, broccoli, and carrots in a delicious brown sauce. The chicken is marinated in ingredients such as soy sauce, white pepper, and garlic powder, as well as other ingredients. The brown sauce gets a lot of flavor from oyster sauce, chicken broth, and hoisin sauce. This is an easy recipe to prepare. You can serve this stir-fry with white or brown rice. Enjoy.
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Prime Rib Burgers Recipe
These Prime Rib Burgers recipe bring steakhouse-inspired flavor to your grill or skillet. Made with rich prime rib patties, they’re cooked until juicy and topped… Read More »Prime Rib Burgers Recipe
Lemon and Rosemary Roasted Chicken Recipe
I love making roasted whole chicken in the oven for dinner. Roasted chicken is great when you add the flavors of butter, garlic and lemon to it. In this recipe the chicken is coated with butter, olive oil, parsley and garlic and then a little bit of lemon juice and white wine is added for even more flavor. The chicken is then stuffed with ingredients such as whole lemons, garlic and rosemary. You can serve this recipe with side dishes such as mashed potatoes or flavored rice and a salad. Enjoy.
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P.F. Chang’s Beef Lo Mein Recipe
Here we have a copycat recipe for the beef lo mein from P.F. Chang’s China Bistro. Beef lo mein consists of noodles mixed with marinated… Read More »P.F. Chang’s Beef Lo Mein Recipe
Shrimp Scampi Linguine Recipe
Shrimp scampi linguine combines classic shrimp scampi with linguine pasta. The shrimp and sauce are tossed with the noodles and parsley and then served. The… Read More »Shrimp Scampi Linguine Recipe
Crunchy French Toast Recipe
You can easily make french toast that is flavorful and crunchy with the use of crushed corn flakes. This French toast is prepared very similarly to how you would make regular French toast but it is first dipped into the batter, then coated with cornflakes and fried in the pan. You can use whatever type of bread you want for this recipe but I recommend Texas toast. The batter gets a lot of flavor from ingredients such as cinnamon, vanilla, and sugar. Serve with maple syrup. Enjoy.
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Rustic Chicken Recipe
If you need a delicious meal to prepare this rustic baked chicken is perfect for dinner. This recipe consists of pan-fried and roast chicken with garlic gravy. You can really use whatever type of chicken you want for this recipe but I used skin-on thighs. The chicken is first fried on the stovetop and then baked in a Dutch oven to finish cooking. The gravy gets a lot of its flavor from the garlic and thyme. This is a fairly easy meal to prepare. I like to serve this dish with mashed potatoes. Enjoy.
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Beer Brats with Slaw Recipe
The warmer weather is coming up soon and that means it’s time to fire up the grill again. A great way to start off the grilling season is with beer brats. These brats are cooked in beer and then placed onto the grill to finish cooking. A delicious slaw is also added to these brats. The slaw is mainly oil and vinegar based (no mayo) and really adds a nice flavor to these brats. Enjoy.
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Italian Lasagna Recipe
Italian lasagna is always a great choice if you need a dish to prepare for dinner that will serve several people or can be eaten as leftovers. This lasagna is layered with a meat sauce, mozzarella cheese and a ricotta cheese mixture. The sauce is an Italian Bolognese that gets a lot of flavor from celery, onion, carrots, and garlic. A little bit of red wine is added into the sauce for amazing flavor. The sauce uses two meats—ground beef and pork. The ricotta layer gets a lot of flavor from fresh basil and parmesan cheese. Preparing lasagna does require a good amount of work but it is well worth it. You can serve this recipe with garlic bread on the side. Enjoy.
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Ricotta Meatballs Recipe
One ingredient that can make meatballs moist, tender, and delicious is ricotta cheese. In this recipe the ricotta cheese is mixed right into the meatballs. The meatballs get a lot of flavor from ingredients such as garlic, ricotta cheese and breadcrumbs. You can serve these meatballs with whatever type of pasta that you like. Enjoy.
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Beer Can Chicken Recipe
Beer can chicken is most often cooked on the grill but it can be roast in the oven as well. This recipe for beer can roasted chicken is baked in the oven and full of flavor. The chicken is rubbed with a spice mixture and then placed over the beer can in a roasting pan While the chicken is roasting the steam from the beer can will escape and help to flavor the meat and make it juicy. You can serve this recipe with side dishes such as flavored rice or mashed potatoes. Enjoy.
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Ground Pork Tacos Recipe
Using ground beef or chicken is great in tacos but why not give ground pork a try? These ground pork tacos are very simple to prepare and full of flavor. The flavor from this recipe comes from spices such as chili powder, cumin, oregano, and salt. A little bit of lime juice is added to the mix for even more flavor. You can serve these tacos with the toppings of your choice. Some good options are guacamole, cheese, sour cream, lettuce, and tomato. Enjoy.
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Meatball Casserole Recipe
This meatball casserole is a simple Italian dish that is perfect for dinner any night of the week. This dish consists of meatballs, spaghetti sauce and cheese. You will probably want to serve this dish with some type of pasta—I used linguini. The meatballs are Italian style and use ground beef and get a lot of flavor from ingredients such as garlic, breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese and oregano. The meatballs are first baked in the oven and then placed into the casserole to finish cooking. Enjoy.
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Chorizo and Potato Tacos Recipe
Chorizo sausage goes great on tacos and when you add potatoes and onions, it is even better. This recipe is very easy to prepare and you can use store bought chorizo to save time but if you want, I would suggest making your own! You can even add scrambled eggs and salsa to these tacos if you want. I would suggest using corn tortillas but you can of course use flour instead. You can also add some shredded cheddar cheese if you want. If you are interested in making our own chorizo please see my recipe for homemade chorizo sausage. Enjoy.
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Tuna Casserole Recipe
One of my favorite dishes to prepare during Lent is Tuna Casserole. Tuna casserole is even better when you mix cooked egg noodles into it. This recipe gets a lot of its flavor from cream of chicken soup, celery, and onion. The ingredients are mixed in a bowl and then placed in a baking dish and topped with cheese and crushed potato chips. I love adding potato chips because it adds a nice crunch to the dish. I recommend putting them on just before taking it out of the oven so that they are still crispy. Enjoy.
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Mississippi Roast Recipe
I am not sure why this recipe is called Mississippi roast but it is a fantastic recipe to prepare in the slow cooker. This beef roast gets a lot of its flavor from au jus and ranch dressing seasoning packets. Additional flavor comes from pepperoncini. To prepare this recipe simply add everything to the slow cooker and let it cook for 8 hours and then shred the beef and it is ready to serve. I like to serve this roast with mashed potatoes and use the sauce in the crockpot as a gravy. Enjoy.
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Oven Roast Chicken Breast Recipe
A lot of the time I will settle for boneless chicken breasts but the truth is, roasting bone-in chicken breast with the skin on in the oven is far more flavorful and delicious. The chicken in his recipe is coated with seasoning and then fried in a pan for a few minutes and finished cooking in the oven. You can cook these fully in the oven if you want but the cook-time will be a little longer, so make sure that you check the chicken with a meat thermometer to make sure that it is fully cooked. Frying the chicken breast in the pan helps to get the skin crispy. I like to throw in a few cut up red potatoes cover in olive oil with a little salt and pepper. It is delicious. Enjoy.
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Chinese Chicken Balls Recipe
Chinese chicken balls can often be found at nearly all Chinese restaurants in the United States. Chinese chicken balls are pieces of chicken that are coated with a batter and then fried and served with sweet and sour sauce. The sweet and sour sauce gets a lot of its flavor from ketchup, vinegar, and pineapple juice. If you don’t have pineapple juice you can just use water but the flavor won’t be exactly the same. If you would like a loss that is a little bit less sweet simply add less sugar. You can fry the chicken pieces in a large pot or a deep-fryer, using a deep-fryer will be a bit easier. I like to serve this recipe with white rice. Enjoy.
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Taco Bell Breakfast Burrito Recipe
If you are a fan of the Taco Bell breakfast menu you are sure to love this copycat recipe for their Breakfast Burritos. These burritos consist of just a few simple ingredients such as scrambled eggs, breakfast sausage, nacho cheese, and tortillas. The combination of egg and the nacho cheese gives an amazing flavor to these burritos. The burritos are also grilled in the pan for a little crunch and even more flavor. Enjoy.
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Shrimp Po’ Boy Sliders Recipe
These great tasting sliders have all of the ingredients of a shrimp po’ boy. The fried shrimp, pickles, lettuce, tomato, and remoulade sauce really make… Read More »Shrimp Po’ Boy Sliders Recipe
Chorizo Nachos Recipe
Chorizo sausage goes great on nachos. These nachos are great to serve for the Super Bowl. Tortilla chips are loaded with chorizo, a Monterey jack cheese sauce, cilantro and chives. The cheese sauce is a combination of Monterey jack cheese, white wine and lemon juice. If you would prefer you can make your own chorizo right at home to use for this recipe. Enjoy.
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Wisconsin Fried Cheese Curds Recipe
Real Wisconsin fried cheese curds are a delicious appetizer. These cheese curds are dipped in a beer batter and then fried. The batter uses ingredients such as flour, beer, milk, and eggs. You can fry these in a deep-fryer or a large pot. This recipe is easy to prepare and the flavor is amazing. You can serve these cheese curds with ranch dressing. Enjoy.
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Doritos Chicken Nachos Recipe
Crunchy and spicy Doritos paired with seasoned chicken and melted cheese: This is the perfect game-day snack. It’s also a fabulous conversation dish. You and… Read More »Doritos Chicken Nachos Recipe
Slow Cooker Kielbasa Bites Recipe
These slow cooker kielbasa bites are an excellent appetizer to prepare for the super bowl. This appetizer is very easy to prepare. The kielbasa is sliced and placed into the crockpot with bbq sauce and sweet chili sauce. You can also just prepare this in a saucepan if you are short on time. I like to serve these on toothpicks. Enjoy.
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Philly Cheesesteak Fries Recipe
A delicious topping for loaded French fries are the ingredients of a Philly cheese steak sandwich. These fries are topped with sliced steak, green pepper, onion, and cheese whiz. The steak is thinly sliced and then cooked on the stovetop with peppers and onions. You can really season the steak however you like but I used a combination of salt, pepper, garlic, and onion powder. You can also use whatever type of French fries you like for this recipe. To make things easy frozen French fries are always a good option. Enjoy.
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Chili Cheese Dog Dip Recipe
This chili cheese dog dip is the perfect appetizer to add to any super bowl party! This recipe is pretty much pigs in a blanket with a chili cheese dip. Little smokies are wrapped in crescent rolls and placed into a cast iron skillet and a chili cheese dip is added into the center and baked to perfection in the oven. You can also prepare this in a baking dish such as a pie dish. The chili cheese dip is a combination of canned chili, cream cheese, and cheddar cheese. Enjoy.
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Pizza Sliders Recipe
If you need a great sliders recipe for your super bowl party looks no further. This recipe or pizza sliders are easy to make and… Read More »Pizza Sliders Recipe
Blackened Shrimp Nachos Recipe
Pan-fried blackened shrimp are sure to take your nachos to the next level. These blackened shrimp nachos are perfect to prepare for game day. The shrimp are coated with homemade blackened seasoning and then fried in the pan. The nachos are topped with Mexican cheese blend, pico de gallo, crema, lettuce, the blackened shrimp and green onion. If you want to up the heat a little, you can add some hot sauce to these nachos. Enjoy.
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Chicken Cordon Bleu Sliders Recipe
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Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe
There are a lot of different ways to make chicken noodle soup and here is the way I make it. Making chicken noodle soup at home is not very difficult and it sure beats the stuff that you can buy out of a can. Like most chicken noodle soup recipes, this recipe uses chicken, carrots, celery, and onion, as well as egg noodles. You can really adjust the ingredients to fit your taste. A lot of the flavor in this soup comes from thyme, bay leaf and garlic salt. This is always a great way to use up leftover cooked chicken. Enjoy.
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