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Recipes

Crock Pot Bourbon Chicken

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup bourbon
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • ¾ cup soy sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • Chicken thighs (boneless, skinless)
  • Salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. Mix bourbon, brown sugar, soy sauce, and garlic.
  2. Place seasoned chicken in crock pot. Pour sauce over top.
  3. Cook on low for 6–8 hours or high for 3–4 hours.
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Recipes

Crispy Chicken Thighs with Broth and Rice

Ingredients

  • Bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • Salt and pepper
  • Veggies (any available)
  • Rice (for serving)
  • Chicken skin and bones (for broth and garnish)

Instructions

  1. Debone thighs, save bones and skin. Roast bones and skin in air fryer for 12 minutes.
  2. Simmer bones for broth. Season and crisp chicken in rendered fat.
  3. Cook veggies in pan fat. Serve chicken and veggies with rice and broth.
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Recipes

Banana Pudding Popsicles

Ingredients

  • 1 box instant banana pudding
  • ⅔ the milk called for on box
  • 3 ripe bananas
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk
  • Vanilla wafers

Instructions

  1. Prepare pudding mix with reduced milk and blended bananas. Chill.
  2. Whip cream and condensed milk together until fluffy.
  3. In popsicle molds, layer pudding, whipped cream, and crushed vanilla wafers.
  4. Freeze until solid. Unmold and enjoy.
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Recipes

Smash Burger Patty Melts

Ingredients

  • Ground beef (¼ lb per patty)
  • Sliced onions
  • Butter, oil
  • Burger seasoning (salt, pepper, garlic powder)
  • Cheese slices
  • Burger sauce
  • Bread (sandwich slices)

Instructions

  1. Caramelize onions in butter and oil. Season and cook until soft and golden.
  2. Form ground beef into balls. Smash in hot skillet and season.
  3. Flip once crust forms. Add cheese and cover until melted.
  4. Assemble patty melts with sauce, cheese, patty, onions, and grill until toasted.
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Recipes

Honey Garlic Chicken

Ingredients

  • Chicken thighs
  • Salt, pepper, garlic powder
  • Fresh ginger (grated)
  • 1 egg
  • Flour and cornstarch (1:1 ratio)
  • Garlic (roughly chopped)
  • Sesame oil
  • Soy sauce
  • Chili garlic paste
  • Rice vinegar
  • Honey
  • Oil (for frying)

Instructions

  1. Season chicken thighs with salt, pepper, garlic powder, ginger, and mix with egg.
  2. Dredge in a mixture of flour and cornstarch seasoned with garlic powder and salt.
  3. Heat oil to 350°F and fry chicken for 2 minutes. Remove.
  4. Increase oil to 375°F and fry again briefly for extra crispiness. Drain.
  5. Sauté chopped garlic in sesame oil. Add soy sauce, chili garlic paste, rice vinegar, and honey. Reduce.
  6. Toss fried chicken in the sauce and serve hot.
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Recipes

Garlic Bread French Dip Sandwiches

Ingredients

  • Frozen garlic bread
  • Provolone cheese (sliced)
  • Deli roast beef (1 lb)
  • Au jus seasoning packet
  • Water (3 cups)
  • Dried parsley (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Bake garlic bread at 400°F for 10 minutes.
  2. Simmer au jus mix with water. Once bubbling, remove from heat and add roast beef to warm.
  3. Top each garlic bread piece with half a slice of provolone, 3 slices of roast beef, and another half slice of cheese.
  4. Return to oven until cheese is melted.
  5. Garnish with parsley and serve with au jus for dipping.
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Recipes

French Onion Soup

Ingredients

  • 8–10 onions (yellow/red, sliced)
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • Kosher salt
  • White wine (e.g., Gewürztraminer or Chardonnay)
  • 10 oz beef consommé
  • 10 oz vegetable or chicken broth
  • 10 oz apple cider
  • Bouquet garni (thyme, parsley, bay leaf)
  • Bread slices (toasted)
  • Fontina, mozzarella, or Parmesan cheese
  • Lemon juice (optional)
  • Cognac (optional)

Instructions

  1. Caramelize onions with butter and salt in a skillet over low heat for 45–60 minutes.
  2. Deglaze with white wine and reduce.
  3. Add consommé, broth, cider, and herbs. Simmer 20 minutes.
  4. Add cognac or lemon juice to finish. Remove herbs.
  5. Ladle soup into ovenproof crocks, top with toasted bread and cheese.
  6. Broil until cheese is melted and bubbly.
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Recipes

Easy Egg Drop Soup

Ingredients

  • 3 eggs
  • Chicken or bone broth
  • Soy sauce
  • Garlic powder
  • White pepper
  • Chicken bouillon
  • Turmeric (optional)
  • Cornstarch + water (slurry)
  • Sesame oil
  • Green onions (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Heat broth in a pot. Add soy sauce, garlic powder, turmeric, white pepper, and bouillon.
  2. Bring to a boil, then stir in cornstarch slurry to slightly thicken.
  3. Turn heat to low. Slowly pour in beaten eggs while stirring to create ribbons.
  4. Once eggs are set, remove from heat and stir in sesame oil.
  5. Garnish with green onions and serve.
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Discada (Mexican Mixed Meat Stir Fry)

Ingredients

  • Bacon, chorizo, chicken, pork, beef, hot dogs
  • Onions (lots)
  • Bell peppers, green onions, tomatoes, cilantro
  • Beer (1 bottle)
  • Tomato sauce (2 cans)
  • Oaxaca cheese
  • Tortillas (for serving)
  • Lime (for serving)

Instructions

  1. Cook bacon, then cook each meat in succession, saving the grease and setting each aside.
  2. Cook onions, then add remaining vegetables. Stir everything together.
  3. Add beer and tomato sauce. Let simmer and reduce.
  4. Top with Oaxaca cheese and serve with tortillas and lime.
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Recipes

Crispy Pickle Fries

Ingredients

  • Pickles
  • Shredded cheese
  • Egg

Instructions

  1. Blend pickles, cheese, and egg until combined.
  2. Shape into fries on a baking sheet.
  3. Bake until crispy. Serve as a snack or side.
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Recipes

Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

Ingredients

  • Chicken breast (cooked and chopped)
  • Crispy bacon (chopped)
  • Pasta (cooked and cooled)
  • Green bell pepper (chopped)
  • Red onion (chopped)
  • Fresh parsley
  • Ranch dressing (homemade or store-bought)

Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl.
  2. Toss with ranch dressing to coat evenly.
  3. Chill before serving.
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Chicken and Broccoli Rigatoni Bake

Ingredients

  • Chicken breast (thinly sliced)
  • Rigatoni pasta
  • Broccoli (steamed)
  • Onion (diced)
  • Garlic (minced)
  • Butter
  • Flour
  • Chicken broth
  • Heavy cream
  • Cheese (shredded)
  • Oil, salt, smoked paprika
  • Bacon (optional topping)

Instructions

  1. Boil pasta until slightly underdone. Set aside.
  2. Sear seasoned chicken in oil until cooked. Remove.
  3. Sauté onions in butter, then add garlic. Stir in flour and cook briefly.
  4. Deglaze with chicken broth, then add cream and simmer to thicken.
  5. Cool sauce slightly, then stir in cheese.
  6. Combine pasta, broccoli, and chicken. Pour into a baking dish.
  7. Top with more cheese, smoked paprika, and bacon. Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes.
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