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Recipes

Chopped Italian Sub Sandwich

Ingredients

  • 1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
  • ½ cup chopped radicchio
  • 1 tomato, diced
  • ¼ red onion, thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup jarred hot peppers, chopped
  • 4 slices salami
  • 4 slices mortadella
  • 4 slices prosciutto
  • 4 slices provolone cheese
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • ½ cup crushed salt and vinegar chips
  • 1 hoagie roll or sub bun

Instructions

  1. Layer lettuce, radicchio, tomato, onion, peppers, meats, and cheese on a cutting board.
  2. Chop everything together until finely chopped and well-mixed.
  3. Add mayo, vinegar, and seasoning. Continue chopping to combine.
  4. Fold in crushed salt and vinegar chips.
  5. Stuff mixture into hoagie roll. Serve immediately.
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Recipes

Chicken Alfredo Garlic Bread

Ingredients

  • 1 lb boneless chicken thighs
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 4 tbsp butter (for Alfredo)
  • 5–6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 4 oz Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1 tsp dried parsley
  • 1 loaf French bread, halved
  • ½ stick (4 tbsp) softened butter (for garlic spread)
  • 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1½ cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • Salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning (to taste)

Instructions

  1. Season and cook chicken in oil and butter. Rest and chop.
  2. Sauté garlic in butter, add cream, simmer until thickened. Stir in Parmesan and seasonings. Set aside.
  3. Mix softened butter with garlic and parsley. Spread on bread and bake at 400°F for 7 minutes.
  4. Top with Alfredo sauce, mozzarella, chopped chicken, and more sauce. Bake 15 mins until bubbly.
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Recipes

Buffalo Chicken Dip

Ingredients

  • 2 blocks (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
  • 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup ranch dressing
  • ¾ cup Frank’s RedHot buffalo sauce
  • 1 tbsp Hidden Valley Ranch seasoning mix
  • Optional: crumbled blue cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Mix well.
  3. Transfer to a baking dish and bake for 30 minutes, stirring halfway through.
  4. Serve hot with chips, celery, or bread.
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Recipes

ACP (Arroz con Pollo) with Cheese Dip

Ingredients

  • 1 cup long grain white rice
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • ½ small onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ cup tomato sauce
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cubed
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup queso dip (e.g., Gordo’s)
  • Fresh chopped cilantro (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Sauté onion and garlic in oil. Add rice and brown slightly.
  2. Stir in tomato sauce and broth. Cover and simmer 20 minutes.
  3. Season chicken and cook in a skillet until browned and cooked through.
  4. Fluff rice and combine with cooked chicken.
  5. Top with warmed queso dip and cilantro. Serve hot.
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Recipes

Vegetable Pot Pie with Puff Pastry

Ingredients

  • ½ cup butter
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • ¼ cup flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme (or ½ tsp dried)
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 cup green beans, chopped
  • 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 cup peas
  • 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed and cut into squares
  • 1 egg, beaten (for brushing)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. In a large skillet, melt butter and sauté onions, carrots, and celery until softened.
  3. Stir in flour and seasonings. Cook 1–2 minutes.
  4. Add broth and milk gradually, stirring until thickened.
  5. Stir in green beans, mushrooms, and peas. Cook 5 minutes until heated through.
  6. Transfer mixture to a baking dish. Top with puff pastry squares and brush with egg.
  7. Bake for 25–35 minutes until golden brown. Let cool before serving.
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The Bominator Cocktail

Ingredients

  • 5 oz sweet tea
  • 5 oz lemonade
  • 3 oz Crown Royal Peach whiskey
  • Crushed ice
  • Lime wheel (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Fill a mason jar with crushed ice.
  2. Add sweet tea, lemonade, and Crown Peach to the jar.
  3. Seal and shake vigorously.
  4. Garnish with a lime wheel. Serve cold.
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Recipes

Queso Chicken Potatoes

Ingredients

  • 4 large russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 lb chicken breast, cubed
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • 1 cup queso dip
  • 2 tbsp chopped cilantro (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss potatoes with oil and seasonings. Roast 20–25 mins.
  2. Meanwhile, heat butter in skillet and cook chicken with spices until golden and cooked through.
  3. Combine roasted potatoes and chicken in skillet. Stir to combine.
  4. Drizzle hot queso over top and garnish with cilantro. Serve immediately.
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Louisiana Red Beans and Rice

Ingredients

  • 1 lb andouille sausage, sliced
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 2 tsp Creole seasoning
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp dried thyme
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 lb dry red beans, soaked overnight
  • 1 smoked turkey leg (optional)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Green onions and parsley, for garnish
  • Cooked white rice, for serving

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, brown the sliced andouille sausage. Remove and set aside.
  2. Add butter to the same pan, then sauté onion, garlic, celery, and bell pepper until softened.
  3. Stir in flour and cook for 1–2 minutes.
  4. Season with Creole seasoning, paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper.
  5. Add chicken broth, bay leaves, soaked beans, and optional turkey leg. Bring to a boil.
  6. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer on low for 2 hours, until beans are tender and creamy.
  7. Return sausage to the pot, discard bay leaves and turkey bones if used.
  8. Serve hot over white rice, garnished with green onions and parsley.
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Recipes

Homemade Bagels

Ingredients

  • 2 cups warm water
  • 2¼ tsp active dry yeast
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 5 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup melted salted butter
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ cup baking soda (for boiling)
  • 1 egg (for egg wash)
  • Everything bagel seasoning (optional)

Instructions

  1. Activate yeast with warm water and sugar. Let sit 5 mins.
  2. Stir in flour, butter, and salt. Knead 5 mins in mixer or by hand.
  3. Let dough rise in greased bowl for 1 hour.
  4. Divide into 10 portions, shape into bagels, and rest on parchment.
  5. Boil each bagel in water with baking soda for 45 seconds.
  6. Brush with egg wash and top with seasoning if desired.
  7. Bake at 400°F for 15 minutes until golden. Cool and serve.
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Dill Pickle Pasta Salad

Ingredients

  • 12 oz rotini pasta
  • 1 cup chopped dill pickles
  • ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • 1 tbsp pickle juice
  • 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Rinse under cold water and drain.
  2. In a large bowl, mix mayo, sour cream, pickle juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Add cooked pasta, pickles, cheese, and bacon. Mix well.
  4. Chill before serving. Great for BBQs and potlucks.
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Recipes

Crock Pot Creamy Chicken Spaghetti

Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken breast
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 2 tbsp minced garlic
  • ⅓ cup sun-dried tomatoes
  • 2 jars (15 oz each) Alfredo sauce
  • 1 lb cooked spaghetti
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan

Instructions

  1. Place chicken, seasonings, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and Alfredo in crock pot.
  2. Cook on low 4 hours until chicken is done. Remove and chop.
  3. Return chicken to crock pot. Add cooked spaghetti, mozzarella, and Parmesan.
  4. Stir until combined and cheese is melted. Serve warm.
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Creamy Steak and Gnocchi Skillet

Ingredients

  • 1 lb steak (sirloin or ribeye), cubed
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp steak seasoning
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ⅓ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ¼ tsp oregano
  • ¼ tsp thyme
  • ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 lb gnocchi

Instructions

  1. Toss steak cubes with olive oil and seasoning. Air fry at 400°F for 5–7 minutes.
  2. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and cook 1 minute.
  3. Stir in broth, cream, Parmesan, sun-dried tomatoes, and spices. Simmer until slightly thickened.
  4. Add gnocchi, cover, and cook 3–4 minutes until tender.
  5. Add cooked steak to skillet and stir to combine. Serve hot.
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