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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
- In a large pot, brown the sliced andouille sausage. Remove and set aside.
- Add butter to the same pan, then sauté onion, garlic, celery, and bell pepper until softened.
- Stir in flour and cook for 1–2 minutes.
- Season with Creole seasoning, paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Add chicken broth, bay leaves, soaked beans, and optional turkey leg. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer on low for 2 hours, until beans are tender and creamy.
- Return sausage to the pot, discard bay leaves and turkey bones if used.
- Serve hot over white rice, garnished with green onions and parsley.
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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
- Activate yeast with warm water and sugar. Let sit 5 mins.
- Stir in flour, butter, and salt. Knead 5 mins in mixer or by hand.
- Let dough rise in greased bowl for 1 hour.
- Divide into 10 portions, shape into bagels, and rest on parchment.
- Boil each bagel in water with baking soda for 45 seconds.
- Brush with egg wash and top with seasoning if desired.
- 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
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Rinse under cold water and drain.
- In a large bowl, mix mayo, sour cream, pickle juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add cooked pasta, pickles, cheese, and bacon. Mix well.
- Chill before serving. Great for BBQs and potlucks.
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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
- Place chicken, seasonings, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and Alfredo in crock pot.
- Cook on low 4 hours until chicken is done. Remove and chop.
- Return chicken to crock pot. Add cooked spaghetti, mozzarella, and Parmesan.
- 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
- Toss steak cubes with olive oil and seasoning. Air fry at 400°F for 5–7 minutes.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and cook 1 minute.
- Stir in broth, cream, Parmesan, sun-dried tomatoes, and spices. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Add gnocchi, cover, and cook 3–4 minutes until tender.
- Add cooked steak to skillet and stir to combine. Serve hot.
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Best Ever Chili
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 yellow onions, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 jalapeño, minced
- 2 tbsp minced garlic
- 2 lbs ground beef
- 1 lb spicy sausage
- 6 oz tomato paste
- 14 oz tomato sauce
- 2 cans Rotel (diced tomatoes with green chilies)
- 2 cans kidney beans (or chili beans of choice)
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tbsp cumin
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp cayenne (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 can Bush’s Chili Magic (Campfire Style)
Instructions
- Sauté onions, bell pepper, jalapeño, and garlic in olive oil for 3–5 minutes.
- Add beef and sausage. Cook 10 mins until browned.
- Stir in tomato paste and sauce. Cook 2–3 mins.
- Add Rotel, beans, and all spices. Stir and simmer for 1 hour covered.
- Stir in Chili Magic and simmer 5 more minutes. Serve hot with crackers or bread.
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White Chicken Enchiladas
Ingredients
- Rotisserie chicken breast (shredded)
- Charred jalapeños (minced)
- Lime juice
- Garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper
- Mozzarella cheese
- Small flour tortillas
- Butter, garlic, flour
- Chicken stock
- Sour cream
- Cream cheese
- White pepper
- Monterey Jack cheese
- Green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Mix chicken, jalapeños, lime, seasonings, and mozzarella. Fill and roll tortillas.
- Melt butter, cook garlic, stir in flour, then whisk in chicken stock. Add jalapeño, then finish with sour cream, cream cheese, and white pepper.
- Pour over enchiladas, top with Monterey Jack, and bake 25–30 mins.
- Garnish with green onions and serve.
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Strawberry Jam Sugar Cookies
Ingredients
- Melted butter
- Granulated sugar
- 1 egg + 1 egg yolk
- Flour
- Baking soda
- Salt
- Strawberry preserves
Instructions
- Whisk butter and sugar. Add egg and yolk. Stir in dry ingredients.
- Fold in strawberry preserves with minimal swirls.
- Scoop dough with jam swirl on top. Chill overnight.
- Bake chilled dough at 350°F for ~15 minutes. Cool and serve.
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Potato Fondant
Ingredients
- Large potatoes
- Oil
- Butter
- Garlic
- Salt
- Fresh thyme, rosemary
- Chicken stock
Instructions
- Cut potatoes into rounds and shape edges. Sear ends in oil until golden.
- Remove oil, add butter, garlic, herbs, and baste well.
- Add chicken stock and roast at 180°C (350°F) for 40–45 mins, basting halfway.
- Serve tender and buttery.
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Guinness Corned Beef and Cabbage
Ingredients
- Corned beef with seasoning packet
- Brown sugar
- Guinness beer
- Water (as needed)
- Cabbage, potatoes, carrots, onions
Instructions
- Place corned beef in a pot with seasoning and brown sugar.
- Pour in Guinness and water to cover. Bake at 350°F for several hours.
- Add chopped veggies, cover, and return to oven until tender.
- Slice and serve. Save leftovers for another recipe.
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Foolproof Homemade Sandwich Bread
Ingredients
- 2 cups warm milk
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1½ tbsp yeast
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup melted butter
- 2 tsp salt
- 6 cups all-purpose flour
- Extra butter (for brushing)
Instructions
- Whisk milk, sugar, and yeast. Let sit 5–10 minutes.
- Add honey, egg, butter, salt, and flour. Knead for 5 minutes.
- Let rise 1–1½ hours until doubled. Divide and shape into loaves.
- Place in greased pans. Let rise 30 minutes.
- Bake at 350°F for 25 minutes. Brush with butter and cool.
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Crock Pot Chicken Pot Pie Over Biscuits
Ingredients
- 3 chicken breasts
- Kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder
- 2 cans cream of chicken soup
- 1 bag frozen mixed vegetables
- ¼ cup chicken broth
- Sour cream
- Store-bought biscuits
Instructions
- Season chicken and place in crock pot with soup, vegetables, and broth.
- Cook on low 3.5–4 hrs or high 2 hrs. Shred chicken in crock pot.
- Add sour cream, mix well. Keep warm until ready to serve.
- Bake biscuits separately and serve with chicken mixture.