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Ingredients 2 large Vidalia onions, peeled and cut into wedges 8 rashers bacon, cut in half, thick hickory-smoked 2 tbsp brown sugar 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar 1 tbsp molasses Preparation Wrap onion wedges with bacon; secure with long wooden picks. Place in a large shallow dish. Combine sugar, vinegar, and molasses; drizzle over onion wedges. Cover and chill 1 hour. Remove onion wedges from marinade, reserving marinade. Grill bacon-wrapped onions, covered, over medium-high heat 20 minutes....

Ingredients 2 tbsp butter 2 tbsp all-purpose flour ¾ cup beef broth ¼ cup tomato juice 2 cups beef pot roast, leftover 1 tsp dried parsley ½ tsp salt ½ tsp black pepper 8 slices garlic bread, for serving 1½ cups mashed potatoes, for serving Preparation In a non-stick sauté pan, heat the butter over medium heat until melted. Whisk in the flour and cook for a couple of minutes until golden in color....

4 catfish fillets 4 tbsp butter Cajun Dynamite Dust: ½ cup paprika 6 tbsp kosher salt ¼ cup coarsely ground black pepper 3 tbsp basil 3 tbsp filé powder 2 tbsp garlic powder 2 tbsp dry mustard 2 tbsp onion powder 2 tbsp dried oregano 2 tbsp cayenne, reduce to 1 tbsp if you want it mild 2 tbsp white pepper 1 tbsp lemon pepper 2 tbsp dried thyme Preheat a cast iron skillet to high heat....

2 tbsp cooking oil 5 lb chicken thighs 2 tbsp butter 1 shallot, minced 3 garlic cloves, minced ½ cup white wine 2 bunches tarragon leaves, chopped, save some for garnish 1 cup chicken stock, or water, add more as needed salt, to taste 2 cups sour cream 1 tsp lemon zest Heat up a large skillet on high. Pour the oil in. Dry the chicken using paper towels. Season the chicken with salt and pepper....

For Fresh Corn Salsa: 8 oz corn kernels, canned, drained 4 oz tomato, fresh, seeded and diced 2 oz green onions, chopped 4 tbsp lime juice, fresh 3 tbsp cilantro, fresh, chopped 1 tsp chili powder salt and ground black pepper, to taste For Chicken: 2¼ lb chicken thighs, boneless 2 tsp ground cumin 2 tsp dried oregano 1½ tsp paprika 1 tsp chili powder 1 tsp ground coriander 1 tsp salt...

Chicken Zucchini Casserole Recipe I really love to cook, but some days dinner is just such a chore. Particularly on the second week of school. The first week we are all good. We are organized and well planned. Then the second week happens and I was so wrapped up in the first week that I kinda forgot I had to keep doing all of this week after week! Casserole dish to the rescue....

As well as this being one of my favourite okra recipes, Crispy Roasted Okra is snacking made sexy – trust me. Why Serve Crispy Roasted Okra? Roasted okra (also known as lady fingers or gumbo) will make a unique addition to all the lovely barbeques you are (most definitely) going to be hosting this summer. You might even get quiet Quentin and shy Susan bonding over this side dish. Yeap, Crispy Roasted Okra is a special dish....

Ingredients 1 lb kielbasa, have the deli shred it, fried until crisp, coarsely shredded 16 oz. cream cheese, or 2 pkg. softened 4 cups Colby-jack cheese, shredded 1 cup Half & Half 2 tbsp Dijon mustard 2 tbsp onion, chopped 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce ½ tsp salt ¼ tsp hot pepper sauce Preparation Place cream cheese, Colby-jack cheese, Half & Half, mustard, onion, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and hot pepper sauce in the crockpot....

Taylor’s classic egg salad is simple and satisfying, with only 4 ingredients (eggs included), plus salt and pepper. It’s not overly mayo-heavy or mustard-forward, with a very simple flavor profile that let you actually taste the egg (not overwhelmed by dill or relish or other add-ins). A pinch of sweet paprika gives the egg salad a well-rounded flavor and ever so slightly pink hue (something that pairs perfectly with the rich ruby red of the beets)....

Ingredients 2 lbs cassava, grated 2 cups coconut milk 6 oz evaporated milk, (½ can) 2 eggs 1⁄4 cup butter, melted 6 tbsp cheddar cheese, grated 1⁄2 cup condensed milk 14 tbsp granulated white sugar 2 tbsp flour 2 tbsp sugar 1⁄2 cup condensed milk 2 tbsp cheddar cheese, grated 2 cups coconut milk 1 egg Preparation Make the batter by combining the grated cassava, butter, condensed milk, evaporated milk, cheddar cheese, sugar, and eggs in a mixing bowl and mix thoroughly....

And I can think of nothing better than spending mornings making these lighter Gluten Free Zucchini Muffins (Courgette Muffins) with the mini chefs. There is something to be said for getting them excited about cooking and feeding them vegetables in a lighter version of cake with reduced sugar. Big ticks in all boxes. And even better still, these muffins also freeze well. So it is just a case of reheating one for breakfast, brunch or whenever....

Usually, I’m a thin crust kind of girl. Give me thin and crispy over thick and doughy any day. But something about a pizza made in a cast-iron skillet sounded incredibly appealing. In this case, the preheated skillet serves the same purpose as a hot pizza stone, resulting in an unusually crispy crust that you don’t usually find on pizzas with thicker crusts (and probably why I don’t usually like them very much)....

2 chicken breasts, boneless, cut in half 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1/2 cup lemon juice 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/4 tsp oregano 1/4 tsp pepper 1/4 tsp paprika 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper salt , for taste Mix the garlic powder, oregano, pepper, paprika and cayenne in a small bowl. Put the chicken into a large Ziploc bag and add the lemon juice, oil and half the spice mixture. Seal the bag, pressing out any air....

The wedding was unbelievable. The weather, the flowers, the cupcakes… I couldn’t have asked for a more perfect day. And speaking of cupcakes, I have lots to share – tidbits about baking at high altitudes, baking 300 cupcakes in one day, building your own cupcake stand, and that will all be posted in the coming weeks. But let’s just say our 4th of July is going to be spent doing things other than setting off fireworks....

Ingredients 2 cups sugar 4 cups water 2 cups lemon juice 12 cups cold water Preparation Mix sugar and water in crockpot and heat on high for 1-2 hours. Stir to make sure sugar dissolves completely. Add lemon juice and turn crockpot off to allow mixture to cool. Add cold water and chill in refrigerator. Serve cold. Related Video

With flavors of Ranch, jalapeno, lime, cilantro and buttermilk, you have the perfect combination of creamy, savory, fresh, tangy, and that kick from the jalapeño! Jalapeño Ranch- In the blender! This recipe is one I have been making for over 10 years! It has the perfect balance of tanginess, creaminess and of course a little kick. As a self proclaimed Ranch Dressing connoisseur, I am going to tell you, this is absolutely one of the BEST!...

Ingredients 1 can pumpkin pie filling 1 jar Marshmallow fluff 1 jar raspberry preserve whipped cream, and other optional toppings Preparation Take as many shot glasses as you want and place them on the counter. Fill each with a layer of pumpkin pie, then marshmallow fluff, then raspberry preserve, then pumpkin pie filling again. Top each with whipped cream. The amount of each ingredient you use depends on how many servings you plan to make....

3 cups frozen hash browns, shredded, thawed, and drained 4 tbsp butter, melted 4 large eggs, beaten 1 cup half-and-half ¾ cup diced ham, cooked ½ cup green onions, diced ½ cup pickled jalapenos , finely chopped 1 cup Colby Jack cheese, shredded salt , to taste freshly ground black pepper, to taste Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Gently press the drained hash browns between paper towels to dry them as best as possible....

¼ cup soy sauce 2 tsp sesame oil 4 tsp rice vinegar ½ tsp red pepper flakes 1 ½ tbsp cornstarch 2 tbsp peanut oil 1 onion, chopped 1 sweet red pepper, cut into 8 wedges ½ lb snow peas, trimmed 1 lb sea scallops, halved horizontally 1 tsp ginger, grated 3 cloves garlic, minced In a bowl, combine soy sauce, sesame oil, vinegar, red pepper flakes, and cornstarch. Set aside....

Ingredients ½ cup strawberry puree, (1 lb strawberries) reduced 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 tbsp baking powder 1 tsp salt 1¾ cups granulated sugar ½ cup unsalted butter, (1 stick) at room temperature ½ cup canola oil 6 egg whites, large ¼ cup Greek yogurt 1 tbsp vanilla extract 1 cup whole milk, at room temperature red food coloring, 2 drops, optional 2 cups unsalted butter, (4 sticks) at room temperature...