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White Bean Chicken ChiliIngredients:4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 2 lb)2 cups low sodium chicken broth540 m...
04/19/2025

White Bean Chicken Chili

Ingredients:

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 2 lb)
2 cups low sodium chicken broth
540 ml canned white kidney beans (19oz) drained and rinsed
341 ml canned corn (12oz), drained
127 ml canned green chiles (4.3oz)
1 teaspoon Tabasco Green Sauce
1 teaspoons chili powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon salt
4 oz cream cheese room temperature (125 grams)
1 tablespoon corn starch
1 tablespoon water
Instructions:
Add chicken breasts and chicken broth to a 3-4 quart dutch oven or soup pot. Bring to a boil over medium high heat, then reduce to medium low, cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until cooked through and tender.
Remove chicken breasts from pot and shred with two forks on a large cutting board. Place shredded chicken back in the pot with the chicken broth.
Add beans, corn, green chiles, Tabasco sauce, chili powder, onion powder, salt and stir.
Cut cream cheese into cubes and stir into the pot. Cover and simmer over medium heat for 10 minutes.
Stir to melt the cream cheese. If desired, stir together corn starch and water and add to chili to thicken further.
Serve with additional Tabasco sauce, chips, avocado, lime wedges, salsa, cheese, jalapenos — whatever your favorite toppings are!

Prep Time : 5minutes | Cook Time : 25minutes | Total Time : 30minutes
Serving: 465grams | Calories: 394cal

Hawaiian Chicken Sheet Pan‼️Ingredients:1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced1/2 cup pineapple chunk...
04/19/2025

Hawaiian Chicken Sheet Pan‼️

Ingredients:

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
1/2 cup pineapple chunks, drained
1/4 cup teriyaki sauce
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
1 cup cooked rice
1/2 cup chopped broccoli
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
Instructions:

Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Marinate chicken: In a bowl, combine the teriyaki sauce, honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and red pepper flakes (if using). Add the chicken and marinate for at least 15 minutes.
Assemble: Place the marinated chicken, pineapple chunks, rice, broccoli, and red bell pepper on a large baking sheet.

Bake:

Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
Serve: Serve immediately and enjoy!

Best Homemade Fried ChickenIngredients:4 cups all-purpose flour2/3 cup cornstarch1 tablespoon paprika1 tablespoon black ...
04/18/2025

Best Homemade Fried Chicken

Ingredients:

4 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup cornstarch
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon black pepper
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons onion powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon celery salt
1 tablespoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 egg
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
1 whole chicken, cut into pieces
Oil for frying

Directions:

In a large bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, paprika, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, basil, thyme, celery salt, salt, and cayenne pepper.
In another bowl, beat the egg and mix in the buttermilk.

Dip the chicken pieces in the buttermilk mixture, then dredge them in the flour mixture, pressing the coating onto the chicken.
Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C).

Fry the chicken pieces in batches until they are golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C), about 12-15 minutes.
Drain the fried chicken on paper towels

Roasted Parmesan Creamed OnionsIngredients:4 large onions, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch thick rings2 tbsp olive oilSalt ...
04/18/2025

Roasted Parmesan Creamed Onions

Ingredients:

4 large onions, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch thick rings
2 tbsp olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp fresh thyme leaves (or 1/2 tsp dried thyme)
Fresh thyme sprigs, for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

Preheat Oven:

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Prepare Onions:

Place the onion rings in a single layer in a baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat evenly.

Roast Onions:

Roast the onions in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, until they begin to soften and caramelize.

Prepare Cream Sauce:

While the onions are roasting, combine the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, and thyme leaves in a small saucepan. Heat over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.

Combine and Bake:

Pour the cream sauce over the roasted onions. Return the baking dish to the oven and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, until the sauce is bubbly and the onions are tender.

Serve:

Garnish with fresh thyme sprigs, if desired. Serve hot and enjoy these delicious roasted Parmesan creamed onions

Fried Jalapeños with Brie and Honey DrizzleIngredients:Fried Jalapeños:6-8 large jalapeños, sliced into rounds1 cup all-...
04/18/2025

Fried Jalapeños with Brie and Honey Drizzle

Ingredients:

Fried Jalapeños:
6-8 large jalapeños, sliced into rounds
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs, beaten
1 cup breadcrumbs (panko works great)
Salt and pepper to taste
Vegetable oil for frying
Topping:
8 oz Brie cheese, sliced
1/4 cup honey
Red pepper flakes (optional for extra heat)
Fresh herbs (optional for garnish)

Instructions:

Prepare the Jalapeños:
Heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).

Season the flour with salt and pepper. Dip each jalapeño slice into the flour, then the beaten eggs, and finally coat with breadcrumbs.

Fry the Jalapeños:
Fry the coated jalapeño slices in batches, being careful not to overcrowd the skillet. Fry until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side.
Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.

Top with Brie:
While the jalapeños are still hot, place a slice of Brie on top of each fried jalapeño. Allow the Brie to melt slightly.

Drizzle with Honey:
Arrange the fried jalapeños on a serving platter. Drizzle generously with honey.
Sprinkle with red pepper flakes and fresh herbs if using.

Serve:
Serve immediately and enjoy the delightful combination of spicy jalapeños, creamy Brie, and sweet honey!

Tropical Coconut Rum BreezeIngredients:2 ounces coconut rum4 ounces pineapple juice2 ounces cranberry juiceIce cubesPine...
04/18/2025

Tropical Coconut Rum Breeze

Ingredients:

2 ounces coconut rum
4 ounces pineapple juice
2 ounces cranberry juice
Ice cubes
Pineapple slice and cherry for garnish

Instructions:

Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes. Add the coconut rum, pineapple juice, and cranberry juice to the shaker. Shake well until the mixture is chilled. Fill a tall glass with ice cubes and strain the mixture into the glass. Garnish with a slice of pineapple and a cherry. Enjoy this refreshing and tropical cocktail!
Savor the breezy and tropical flavors

Seafood Bake for TwoIngredients:2 (4 ounce) halibut fillets6 scallops6 peeled and deveined jumbo shrimp (tails attached)...
04/18/2025

Seafood Bake for Two

Ingredients:

2 (4 ounce) halibut fillets
6 scallops
6 peeled and deveined jumbo shrimp (tails attached)
1/2tsp white vinegar
2 tablespoons melted butter
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon minced garlic
½ teaspoon seafood seasoning (like Old Bay)
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C).
Arrange halibut, scallops, and shrimp in a glass baking dish. Drizzle with vinegar , melted butter, and lemon juice. Sprinkle with garlic and seafood seasoning, then season with salt and pepper.

Bake until halibut flakes easily, 10-12 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley before serving.

Refreshing Lemon Lime TrifleIngredients:1 pound cake, cubed2 cups lemon curd1 cup whipped cream1/4 cup lime zest1/4 cup ...
04/18/2025

Refreshing Lemon Lime Trifle

Ingredients:
1 pound cake, cubed
2 cups lemon curd
1 cup whipped cream
1/4 cup lime zest
1/4 cup lemon zest
Lemon slices, for garnish
Lime slices, for garnish
Fresh mint leaves, for garnish
Directions:

In a large bowl, combine the lemon curd.
In a trifle dish, layer half of the cubed pound cake.
Spoon half of the lemon curd mixture over the pound cake.
Add a layer of whipped cream.
Repeat the layers with the remaining pound cake, lemon curd mixture, and whipped cream.
Sprinkle lime zest and lemon zest on top.
Garnish with lemon slices, lime slices, and fresh mint leaves.
Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 0 minutes | Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes

Kcal: 320 kcal per serving | Servings: 8 servings

Strawberry Shortcake Ice CreamIngredients:2 cups fresh strawberries, diced2 tbsp strawberry jam3 tbsp granulated sugar3 ...
04/18/2025

Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream

Ingredients:

2 cups fresh strawberries, diced
2 tbsp strawberry jam
3 tbsp granulated sugar
3 tbsp lemon juice
8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
14 oz sweetened condensed milk
1 tbsp pure vanilla extract
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 cup crumbled cake or 3/4 cup crushed shortbread cookies

Directions:

Add diced strawberries, strawberry jam, granulated sugar, and lemon juice to a medium-sized pot. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally.
Continue boiling for 8-10 minutes until juices release, strawberries soften, and the sauce thickens.

Remove from heat and let cool. Refrigerate for 1 hour.

Whip heavy cream to stiff peaks and set aside.

In a stand mixer bowl, beat cream cheese on medium-high speed. Slowly add condensed milk and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.

Fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture with a spatula.

Gently fold in the cooled strawberries, swirling just 3-4 times to create distinct strawberry swirls.

Alternate adding the ice cream mixture and crumbled cake to freezer-safe containers.
Freeze for at least 5-7 hours.

Let the ice cream sit out for 5-10 minutes before serving

Cajun Style Shrimp and Sausage Foil PacksIngredients:2 ears of corn, sliced into 1-inch thick rounds1 package Cajun saus...
04/18/2025

Cajun Style Shrimp and Sausage Foil Packs

Ingredients:

2 ears of corn, sliced into 1-inch thick rounds
1 package Cajun sausage, sliced into 1/4-inch thick slices
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 large onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons minced garlic
2 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning
2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning

Directions:

Preheat a grill to medium-high heat, or set the oven to 425°F.
Prepare 4 double-layer foil packets with heavy duty aluminum foil.
Divide the corn, sausage, shrimp, onion, and bell peppers evenly among the packets.
In a small bowl, combine lemon juice, garlic, Old Bay seasoning, and Cajun seasoning. Drizzle the mixture evenly over the ingredients in each packet.
Seal the packets tightly to ensure no steam escapes.
Grill over medium-high heat with the sealed side up for about 12-15 minutes, or bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and vegetables are tender.
Serve warm, garnished with fresh cilantro if desired.

Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes

Kcal: 180 kcal | Servings: 4 servings

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