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Game Day Fried Chicken Sliders with Bacon, Apricot, Root Beer & Sesame Seed Jam and Chipotle Yogurt Drizzle

Makes 8 sliders

Active Prep Time 40 Minutes – Cook Time 55 Minutes 

Ingredients:

  • 8 brioche slider buns
  • 1 pound thick cut bacon
  • 1 onion
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 cup root beer
  • 1 pack sesame snaps candy
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup dried apricots
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 chicken breast cutlets
  • 1 cup flour
  • Kosher Salt
  • Fresh Cracked Pepper
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tablespoon peanut or vegetable oil + additional for frying
  • ½ cup salted cashews chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups panko bread crumbs
  • 1 individual container Greek Yogurt Plain
  • 2 chipotles in adobo plus tablespoon adobo sauce
  • 2 tablespoons butter melted
  • 16-24 whole basil leaves

 

Directions:

For Bacon Jam:  Cut bacon into 1 inch pieces and cook until crisp. … Read More »

November 3rd, 2017

Slow Cooker Pulled Pork

3 lbs. pork shoulder or butt, skin and excess fat removed
1 onion, chopped
1 cup chicken broth
2 cups bottled BBQ sauce (we love the Johnny Harris brand)
2 tbsp. dijon mustard
2 tbsp. honey
1 tbsp. soy sauce
salt and pepper to taste

Scatter onion over bottom of slow cooker and place pork on top.… Read More »

October 4th, 2017

Ham Delights

Audra’s Favorite Tailgating Recipe originally obtained from the 1981 “Baptist Bounty” Cookbook from 1st Baptist Church of Opelika, Alabama.

Ingredients for Spread:

  • 1/2 lb butter softened
  • 3 T mustard (not the spice, real mustard from a yellow jar)
  • 3 T poppy seeds
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 t Worcestershire

Remaining Ingredients:

  • 3 packages party rolls (little square rolls in a package of about 24)
  • 1 lb shredded ham (I use Boars Head ham from Kroger Deli)
  • 1/2 lb sliced Swiss cheese

Preparation:

Split party rolls open. … Read More »

September 28th, 2017

Kicked Up Brunswick Stew

Source:  East Alabama Living Magazine

“This is a favorite of ours.  It is super easy.  I can have it on the stove in 10 minutes.  It does very well in a slow cooker during the game.” ~Beth Yarbrough

Ingredients:

  • 1 rotisserie chicken
  • 1 lb chopped pork from your favorite BBQ joint (without sauce)
  • 2 (14.5 oz) cans diced tomatoes
  • 1 (16 oz) pkg.
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September 11th, 2017

Salt and Vinegar Wings

Adapted from The Spruce.  We make them on a Big Green Egg rather than a regular charcoal grill.

If you love salt and vinegar potato chips, then you’ll love these tangy wings. Add a touch of cayenne pepper to the marinade to boost its spiciness.

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds/1.4 kg chicken wings
  • 1 3/4 cups/420 mL distilled vinegar
  • 1/4 cup/60 mL apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup/60 mL olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons/45 mL sea salt
  • 1 tablespoon/15 mL chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons/10 mL black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons/10 mL garlic powder

Preparation

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August 31st, 2017

Coconut Chicken Curry Stew

Ingredients

  • 1 Tablespoon Coconut Oil
  • 1 lb chicken tenderloins cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 3 cups chopped carrots
  • 2 cups coarsely chopped onions
  • 6 cloves minced garlic
  • 1 Tablespoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1 14.5 oz can reduced sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup unsweetened light coconut milk
  • 2 Tablespoons curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 cup of snipped fresh cilantro
  • 2 Tablespoons lemon juice

Preparation

  1. In a large skillet heat oil over medium-high heat. 
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May 31st, 2017 Tagged:

Snapper with Avocado Salsa

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb of frozen skinless red snapper fillets, 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick (I used fresh grouper from Kroger instead)
  • 1 ripe avocado, halved, seeded, peeled, and chopped
  • 2 Tablespoons, finely chopped red onion
  • 1 Tablespoon snipped fresh cilantro
  • 1 Tablespoon lime juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
  • Black Pepper

Preparation:

  1. Thaw fish, if frozen. 
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May 26th, 2017

Veggie Frittata

Ingredients:

  • 1 medium sized yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 (4 oz) container sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 1 T olive oil
  • 1 (6 oz) bag of baby fresh spinach
  • 4 large eggs
  • 6 egg whites
  • 1 (4oz) block sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (about 1 cup)
  • 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 T milk
  • 1/2 t pepper
  • 1/4 t salt
  • 1/4 t ground nutmeg
  • Garnishes:  black pepper, chopped fresh parsley

Preparation:

  1. Saute onion and mushrooms in hot oil in an ovenproof nonstick 10 inch skillet over medium high heat for 10 minutes or until tender. 
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May 11th, 2017

Mexican Beef Roast

Source: Jenny Stockton via The Opelika Observer

Great as meat in a burrito (in a gluten-free tortilla) or tacos or as a topping for some nachos.  It’s always delicious served with salsa and guacamole.

Ingredients:

  • 1 beef arm roast
  • 1-2 Tbsp. chipotle chili powder (depending on desired spiciness)
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 stalk celery, thinly sliced

Preparation:
Place sliced onion and celery in the bottom of a large slow cooker. … Read More »

February 23rd, 2017 Tagged:

Chicken Oregano

Source: Jenny Stockton via The Opelika Observer

Ingredients:  (all are GF)

  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • ½ cup chopped onion
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/8 tsp. pepper
  • ¼ tsp. oregano
  • ¼ tsp. minced garlic
  • 2 tomatoes, peeled and quartered (or canned, drained)
  • ½ cup dry white wine
  • 8 oz. fresh or canned mushrooms
  • ¼ cup parsley, optional
  • Chicken breasts (either whole or chopped into bite-sized pieces – whichever you have time for because bite-sized cooks faster)

Preparation:
Brown chicken in hot oil in medium sized skillet. … Read More »

February 23rd, 2017 Tagged: ,

Make Ahead Comfort Meatballs

Ingredients

Meatballs:
1 1/2 pounds ground beef
3/4 cup quick oats
1 cup milk
3 tablespoons very finely minced onion
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
Plenty of ground black pepper
4 tablespoons canola oil
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
Sauce:
1 cup ketchup
4 to 6 tablespoons minced onion
3 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
Dash of hot sauce, such as Tabasco

Read more at: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ree-drummond/comfort-meatballs-recipe.html?oc=linkback… Read More »

January 26th, 2017

Slow Cooker Family Favorite Chili

Source: Betty Crocker

Ingredients

  • 2 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
  • 1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 can (28 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 can (16 oz) chili beans in sauce, undrained
  • 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Directions
  • In 12-inch skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is brown; drain.
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January 6th, 2017

Leftover Hambone Soup

Photo and Recipe Credit: Damn Delicious

Yield: 6 servings

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour

Total Time: 1 hour, 15 minutes

Use up your leftover hambone to make this cozy, hearty soup loaded with tons of veggies and chunks of sweet ham!

Ingredients:
  • 1 leftover hambone
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 carrots, peeled and diced
  • 1 russet potato, peeled and diced
  • 1 cup canned white kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 3/4 cup frozen corn kernels
  • 3/4 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
  • 2 bay leaves
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 1/2 cups leftover diced ham
Directions:
  1. Place leftover hambone in a large stockpot or Dutch oven and add enough water to cover the bone halfway, about 6-7 cups.
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December 30th, 2016