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SLOW COOKER QUINOA ENCHILADA CASSEROLE

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SKINNY, lightened up and healthy enchilada bake!!!! Made right in the crockpot!!! So cheesy and yet guilt-free!!! INGREDIENTS 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts 1 1/4 cups chicken broth 1 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed 1 10-ounce can enchilada sauce 1 4.5-ounce can chopped green chilies 1/2 cup corn kernels, frozen, canned or roasted 1/2 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves 1/2 teaspoon cumin 1/2 teaspoon chili powder Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 1 avocado, halved, seeded, peeled and diced 1 Roma tomato, diced INSTRUCTIONS Place chicken into a 6-qt slow cooker. Stir in chicken broth, quinoa, enchilada sauce, green chiles, corn, black beans, cilantro, cumin and chili powder; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Cover and cook on low heat for 4-6 hours, or until liquid is reduced. Remove chicken from the slow cooker and shred, using two forks. Stir...

Grilled Tequila Lime Chicken Recipe

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Get your grill going, and add these classic grilled tequila lime marinated chicken breasts to your summer menus right away! Flavorful and so tasty! Ingredients 1 cup tequila 1 cup fresh lime juice 1 tbsp lime zest ½ cup orange juice ¼ cup olive oil 1 tbsp worchestershire sauce 1 lb boneless chicken breasts salt to taste pepper to taste 2 tsp paprika 2 tsp garlic powder chopped cilantro for garnish Instructions Whisk together tequila, lime juice, lime zest, orange juice, olive oil and worchestershire sauce until combined. Pour marinade into large plastic storage bag then submerge chicken, close storage bag and store in refrigerator for at least 3 hours or overnight for more intensified flavor. When ready to grill, remove chicken from marinade and season with salt and pepper, and evenly with paprika and garlic powder. Grill chicken on all sides until cooked through then remove from grill, cover with foil and rest to allow juices to settle.  Garnish with chopped cilantro and lime zest...

Creamy Garlic Chicken Skillet

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This Creamy Garlic Chicken Skillet is made with tender chicken thighs, cherry tomatoes, spinach, and parmesan. Ingredients 6 chicken thighs bone in and skin on kosher salt and fresh cracker pepper 4 thick-cut bacon slices 1 small yellow onion diced 1 pint cherry tomatoes 6 garlic cloves minced or finely sliced 1 can Campbell's Cream of Chicken or Cream of Mushroom 1 cup chicken broth or stock 1 tbsp Italian seasoning 3 cup baby spinach 1/4 cup grated parmesan plus more for serving red pepper flakes optional Instructions Preheat the oven to 425. Rinse and pat dry the chicken thighs. Season generously with salt and pepper. Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Lay the bacon down on the pan in a single layer. Cook, flipping once, until fully cooked and crisp. Lower the heat to medium, removing the pan from heat for a minute or so if it’s smoking. Add the chicken thighs to the pan skin side down and cook for 5 minutes. Flip and cook for 5-8 more minutes, or until fully ...

Buttermilk Fried Chicken

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Smoked Paprika Buttermilk Fried Chicken Recipe: An insanely flavorfully brined buttermilk Fried Chicken Recipe is fried to golden brown perfection then finished with a spiced honey glaze. Smoked Paprika Buttermilk Fried Chicken Recipe: An insanely flavorfully brined buttermilk Fried Chicken Recipe is fried to golden brown perfection then finished with a spiced honey glaze. Ingredients ¼ cup honey ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper 4 teaspoons hot pimenton Spanish smoked paprika Kosher salt 1 cup buttermilk or 3/4 cup whole milk mixed with 1/4 cup plain yogurt  2 garlic cloves minced 3 ½ pound chicken cut into 10 pieces (w wings, 2 legs, 2 thighs, and 2 breasts cut in half across the bone) 1 cup all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons cornstarch Neutral oil such as canola, grapeseed, or safflower, for frying Instructions In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, cayenne, 1 teaspoon of the pimenton, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cover the bowl and set it aside at room temperature for up to 1 day. This will...

Fried Chicken Recipe

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Fried Chicken Recipe - My Big Mama’s Southern Fried Chicken Recipe gets a modern twist making it the best fried chicken recipe on the web Ingredients 8 pieces chicken 3 large eggs beaten 1 teaspoon hot sauce 1 teaspoon Worcestershire 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 3 tablespoons seasoned salt 3 tablespoons cornstarch 2 teaspoons paprika 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 2 teaspoons black pepper 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1 tablespoon onion powder Instructions In a medium sized bowl, whisk together eggs, hot sauce and worcestershire and set aside. Next add flour, cornstarch, seasoned salt, paprika, cayenne pepper, black pepper, garlic powder and onion powder to a paper bag and shake to mix well. Dip each piece of chicken into egg wash coating both sides then dip into seasoned flour thoroughly coating each piece. Then add piece to baking sheet to rest. Finish coating all chicken and let sit for 10-15 minutes until coating has set. While coating sets, add 1-1/2 inches of oil to a cast iron skillet...

Southern Baked Chicken

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Made with a simple homemade spice rub, rich butter, caramelized onions and a hint of maple essence, my Auntie Rose’s Southern Baked Chicken recipe is tender, juicy and chock-full of flavor! Ingredients 2 tsp seasoned salt 2 tsp dried rosemary 2 tsp garlic powder 2 tsp onion powder 1 tsp black pepper 4 lbs fresh chicken wings We use wings most of the time but you can also use legs or even thighs but not breasts 1/3 cup pure maple syrup 1/2 cup butter in pats 1 large onion thinly sliced 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce Paprika to taste Fresh rosemary for garnish Instructions Dry chicken with paper towels and place in a large bowl. Set aside. Whisk together seasoned salt, dried rosemary, garlic powder, onion powder and black pepper in a small bowl until combined. Sprinkle and toss chicken with seasoning mix ensuring all of the chicken is completely covered. Cover and place chicken in the refrigerator and rest for 2-3 hours or even overnight. When ready to bake, remove chicken from the fridge a...

Herbal Orange Baked Chicken

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Try this Herbal Orange Baked Chicken for a vibrant twist on classic baked chicken, featuring zesty citrus and aromatic herbs. Thanks to the marinade, the chicken turns out perfectly crisp and golden on the outside yet juicy and tender on the inside. Ingredients For the Marinade 1/3 cup Florida’s Natural® No-Pulp Orange Juice 1 tsp orange zest 1/4 cup lime juice 1 tablespoon honey 3 garlic cloves peeled 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 cup fresh parsley plus more for garnish 1/2 cup fresh cilantro plus more for garnish 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper For Chicken 3 lbs bone-in skin-on chicken thighs and/or drumsticks 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 1 teaspoon dried rosemary ¾ teaspoon dried oregano 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 6 garlic cloves minced 5 tablespoons salted butter cut in half (use more as needed) 1 medium sized orange sliced into rounds 1 medium sized sweet onion sliced into rounds Instructions For ...

Spanish Chicken and Rice

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This Spanish Chicken and Rice Recipe is the most comforting dinner ever! Filled with flavor and incredible spices and made in one pot, this easy chicken dish is sure to please everyone for Sunday supper. Ingredients 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin 1 teaspoon adobo seasoning 1 teaspoon chipotle chili powder ¾ teaspoon smoked paprika 8 chicken legs or 6 chicken thighs Salt and Pepper to taste 3 tablespoons Land O Lakes® Butter with Canola Oil 1 ½ cups diced onion, green and red peppers ½ tube of loose chorizo sausage in small pieces 1 tablespoon tomato paste 2 cups brown rice 3 ½ cups chicken stock ½ cup fresh lime juice 15 ounces diced tomatoes 1 can 15 ounces pigeon peas, rinsed and drained 1 can ½ teaspoon garlic powder Chopped cilantro for garnish Instructions Start by preheating your oven to 380 degrees. Add ground cumin, adobo seasoning, chili powder and paprika to a small bowl and whisk together until combined then set aside. Pat chicken dry on all sides with a paper towel then season ...

Red Velvet Cake Roll

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This Red Velvet Cake Roll starts with a tender moist red velvet cake that's wrapped with a white chocolate raspberry buttercream filling. Ingredients For the Red Velvet Cake Roll powdered sugar 3/4 cup cake flour sifted 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder sifted 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 2 tbsp buttermilk 1 tsp vinegar 1 tsp vanilla extract 4 large eggs room temperature 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1 tbsp vegetable oil 1 oz red food coloring For the Raspberry White Chocolate Buttercream 1 1/2 cup fresh raspberries divided 4 oz white chocolate chopped 4 oz cream cheese room temperature 1/2 cup unsalted butter room temperature 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar up to 2 cups/ sifted pinch of salt Instructions For the Red Velvet Cake Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 10 x 15-inch jelly roll pan with vegetable shortening or butter. Line the pan with parchment paper. Grease the paper. Sprinkle a large rectangle of parchment paper or a thin kitchen towel with powdered sugar and set aside. ...

Red Velvet Cake With Blackberry Cream Cheese Frosting from Grandbaby Cakes Cookbook

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  My daddy is the biggest fan of blackberries. I grew up listening to his warm tales of eating them during his childhood (back then Daddy was lovingly nicknamed June Baby, not because he was born in June but because he was a junior named after his father). He adored berry picking in his grandmother’s backyard. Those ripe goodies would later star in her incredible pies and cobblers, for which she was well known. Ingredients For the Cake: 2 1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour 2 cups granulated sugar 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1 1/3 cups vegetable oil 1 cup buttermilk room temperature 2 large eggs room temperature 1/4 cup strong coffee hot 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar 1 ounce liquid red food coloring For the Blackberry Compote: 3 cups fresh blackberries 1/2 cup granulated sugar 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice Pinch salt 1/4 teaspoon cornstarch For the Cream Cheese Whipped Frosting: 16 ounces cream cheese, r...

Sheet-Pan Chicken Fajitas

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These Sheet-Pan Chicken Fajitas are an incredibly flavorful and easy way to enjoy your favorite Mexican dish at home. With a perfect blend of spices and a simple preparation, your family will love this healthy and delicious dinner option. Plus, it all cooks on one pan, making cleanup a breeze! Ingredients 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken tenderloins diced into 1 1/2 pieces 1 large red bell pepper sliced thinly (about 1/4 inch thick) 1 small yellow onion peeled and sliced thinly, about 1/4 inch thick 4 1/2 tsp ground chili powder 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin 1 1/2 tsp smoked paprika 1 tsp dried oregano 3/4 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp onion powder 1/4 tsp cayenne powder 1 tbsp kosher salt 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 2 tbsp fresh lime juice 3 tbsp scallions finely chopped flour or corn tortillas for serving sour cream for serving guacamole for serving salsa for serving cilantro-lime rice for serving Instructions Preheat the oven to 375 F. In a large bowl, add chicken, bell pepper and onion In a...

The BEST Red Beans and Rice Recipe (with Kidney Beans Recipe)

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This BEST Red Beans and Rice Recipe is the Ultimate Cajun Favorite done right!  Insanely flavorful kidney beans with a hint of spice and meaty essence are served over white rice for the perfect Southern creole recipe.  Much better than Popeye's!  Ingredients 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 cup finely chopped onions ½ cup finely chopped celery ½ cup finely chopped bell peppers 3 85g andouille sausage links, cut into small pieces 1 tablespoon minced garlic 2 cups chicken stock 5 cups water 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon hot sauce 1 teaspoon creole seasoning 1 teaspoon kosher salt ⅛ teaspoon black pepper up to 1/4 tsp but taste later 1 pound dried red beans already soaked overnight and drained Cooked rice to serve with beans Instructions In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onions, celery and bell peppers and cook about 10-12 minutes or until they begin to caramelize and tenderize. Next add in sausage and brown for about 4-5 min...

Mama's Southern Baked Beans

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Made with ingredients like brown sugar, aromatics, and barbecue sauce, my Mama's Southern Baked Beans are smoky and sweet in all the best ways. Ingredients 2 (28 oz) cans vegetarian baked beans my mom uses Bush's Beans 1/2 cup light brown sugar packed 1/4 cup very finely diced onion 1/4 cup very finely diced green pepper 2 tbsp barbecue sauce we used Sweet Baby Ray's 1 tsp yellow mustard Instructions Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Pour beans into a large casserole dish. Mix in brown sugar, onion, green pepper, barbecue sauce and yellow mustard until combined. Bake uncovered at 60 minutes or until super bubbly. Stir beans together, rest for 10 minutes then serve. Notes If you want to add ground beef, simply season, crumble and cook it then drain and add to your bean mixture before baking. Nutrition Calories: 63kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 57mg | Potassium: 44mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 27IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | ...

Blueberry Hand Pies

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This Blueberry Hand Pie recipe has a blueberry vanilla goat cheese cream filling baked inside a buttery and flaky crust then topped with a sweet blueberry glaze! Simple and rustic, these turnovers are perfect for pie-lovers and skeptics alike!. To-die-for! Ingredients For the Crust 2 1/2 cup all purpose flour 2 tsp granulated sugar 1 tsp salt 1 cup very cold unsalted butter cut in cubes 1/2 cup very cold water up to 2/3 cup if you need it For the Cheese Filling 4 oz Montchevre Blueberry Vanilla Goat Cheese, room temperature Find it HERE! 4 oz cream cheese room temperature 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon 1 large egg pinch of salt For the Blueberries 1 cup fresh blueberries 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 tbsp all purpose flour 2 tsp fresh lemon juice For Assembly 1 large egg 2 tbsp water Turbinado Sugar For the Blueberry Glaze 1/2 cup fresh blueberries 2 tbsp lemon juice 1 tbsp water 1 1/2 cup confectioner's sugar up to 2 cups if you need it to be...

Lemon Meringue Pie

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Searching for the absolute best lemon meringue pie recipe? Look no further! Made with the butteriest homemade pie crust, a creamy lemon filling and piled high with fluffy clouds of sweet meringue, this pie is a lemon lover’s dream come true! Ingredients For the Pie Crust 1 1/4 cup all purpose flour 1/4 tsp fine sea salt 8 tbsp cold unsalted butter cut into 1/2 inch cubes 1/4 cup ice water plus more if needed For the Filling 1 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup cornstarch 8 tbsp unsalted butter 1 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice from about 7 lemons 10 large egg yolks 1/2 tsp fine sea salt 1 9 inch pie crust blind-baked, brushed with egg wash, and cooled completely For the Mile High Meringue 4 large egg whites 1/2 tsp cream of tartar 1 cup granulated sugar Large pinch of fine sea salt 2 tsp vanilla extract optional Instructions For the Crust In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Add the cubes of butter, tossing them through the flour until each piece is well coated. Cut the butter into ...

Lemon Pepper Wings

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These Crispy Lemon Pepper Wings are juicy chicken wings fried to golden brown perfection then tossed in a sweet, spicy and lemony honey glaze!  They are the perfect appetizer for your next game day gathering and they will keep you coming back for more. Ingredients For the Wings 4 tsp seasoned salt 1/2 tsp black pepper 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper 1 1/2 tsp lemon pepper 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp paprika 1 tbsp cornstarch 1 1/4 cup all purpose flour 3 large eggs 1 tsp hot sauce 2.5 lb party wings Vegetable oil for frying For the Lemon Pepper Glaze 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted a pinch of black pepper 3/4 tsp lemon pepper 4 tbsp honey 2 tsp fresh lemon juice lemon pepper for garnish Instructions Add salt, pepper, cayenne, lemon pepper, garlic, paprika and cornstarch to flour in a storage bag or paper bag and shake to mix thoroughly.  Set aside. Whisk together eggs and hot sauce in a medium sized bowl. Working with one chicken wing piece at a time, use tongs and add to egg mixture ...

Honey Garlic Jerk Chicken Wings

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food style These Honey Garlic Jerk Chicken Wings are air fried to golden-brown goodness, then brushed in a homemade sticky honey garlic glaze! Perfect Appetizer! Ingredients 2 1/2 lb party chicken wing dings they should be disjointed with tips removed salt and pepper 8 tsp jerk seasoning up to 9 tsp but this is really to your taste 2 tsp baking powder Cooking spray 2 tbsp salted butter 5 garlic cloves minced 1/4 cup honey 1 1/2 tsp tamari 1/4 tsp gluten free hot sauce 1/4 tsp ground ginger or fresh grated ginger if desired 1/8 tsp smoked paprika Instructions In a large bowl, pat dry chicken wings with a paper towel then season with salt and pepper then with jerk seasoning and baking powder and toss them in it until well combined. Set your air fryer temperature to 400 degrees. Spray rack using a cooking oil spray and arrange chicken wings evenly on the rack.  Make sure you don’t overcrowd the wings so they can cook evenly. Allow wings to cook for 15-17 mins making sure to flip halfw...

Jamaican Jerk Chicken

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This Authentic Jamaican Jerk Chicken Recipe begins with a highly seasoned and flavorful spice marinade that infuses chicken thighs before they are grilled (or baked) to perfection.  Pair with Rice and Peas or serve along side Brown Stew Chicken for a truly authentic Caribbean meal. Ingredients 2 Organic Chicken Leg Quarters thawed 1 tbsp Red Palm Oil 1/2 cup Megachef Premium Anchovy Sauce 1/8 cup Tamarind Paste 1 1/2 tbsp Whole Jamaican Allspice 2 tbsp minced Red Onion 1 tbsp minced Garlic Clove 2 tsp Thyme 2 tsp Grace Hot Pepper Sauce 1 tsp Fresh Grated Ginger Root 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp Nutmeg 1/4 tsp ground Vietnamese Cinnamon 1 small Scotch Bonnet, Serrano or Jalapeno Pepper (Optional, in order from hottest to mildest) Instructions Begin by massaging chicken with the red palm oil, making sure every surface is coated. Place the allspice into a mortar and pulverize it; then place the thyme into the mortar and do the same. (You may use an electric coffee grinder or a food processor fo...