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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.
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Creamy Spicy Garlic Shrimp Noodles
Ingredients
- Shrimp (skewered)
- Oil, Korean spice blend
- Lime juice
- Ramen or udon noodles
- Butter, olive oil
- Garlic, hoisin, soy sauce, gochujang
- Heavy cream
- Parsley, Parmesan cheese
- Green onions, sesame seeds
Instructions
- Season shrimp, grill or pan-cook, finish with lime juice.
- Cook noodles. In a pan, mix butter, oils, garlic, sauces, and cream.
- Add parsley and cheese. Toss in noodles and shrimp.
- Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve hot.
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One-Pot Creamy Chicken Pot Pie Pasta
Ingredients
- Butter and oil
- Carrots, onion, celery, garlic
- Seasonings (salt, pepper, herbs)
- Fresh thyme
- Mini bow tie pasta
- Rotisserie chicken (shredded)
- Chicken broth
- Heavy whipping cream
- Frozen peas
- Boursin cheese
Instructions
- Sauté carrots, onion, celery, and garlic in butter and oil.
- Add seasoning and cook a few more minutes. Stir in thyme and pasta.
- Add chicken, broth, cream, and peas. Cover and cook until pasta is done.
- Stir in Boursin cheese until creamy. Serve warm.
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Bang Bang Shrimp
Ingredients
- Shrimp (brined)
- Sauce: mayo, sriracha, sweet chili sauce, green onions, optional red chilies
- Dry dredge: flour, cornstarch, salt, white pepper, garlic powder, Korean chili flakes
- Wet batter: ¼ dry mix + vodka
- Oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Make sauce and season to taste. Set aside.
- Prepare dry mix. Reserve ¼ and mix with vodka for wet batter.
- Dredge shrimp in dry, then wet, then dry again.
- Fry at 350°F for ~2 mins. Drain and serve with sauce.
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Wasabi Tuna Salad with Crunch
Ingredients
- Good quality canned tuna
- Lemon juice
- Vinegar
- Mayonnaise mixed with wasabi
- Red onions, dill pickles (chopped)
- Crispy jalapeño chips
- Chopped apple
- Agave syrup
- Corn
- Frozen green peas
Instructions
- Mix tuna with lemon, vinegar, and wasabi mayo.
- Stir in chopped onions, pickles, jalapeño chips, apple, corn, peas, and a touch of agave.
- Chill before serving. Enjoy in wraps or on toast.
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High Protein Taco Bell Quesarito
Ingredients
- 24 oz lean ground beef
- Taco seasoning
- ¼ cup red enchilada sauce
- 1 cup fat-free shredded cheddar
- ½ cup white rice
- 1 cup chicken bone broth
- Cilantro, lime juice
- Low calorie tortillas
- 2 tbsp nacho cheese
- Nonfat Greek yogurt or light sour cream
Instructions
- Cook beef with seasoning and mix in enchilada sauce and cheese.
- Cook rice in broth. Add lime and cilantro.
- Layer tortillas with nacho cheese, rice, beef, yogurt. Roll tightly.
- Toast in a skillet until golden. Serve warm.