One Pot Wicked Baked Beans
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These One Pot Wicked Baked Beans are the best for bringing to a cookout. Smoky bacon, spicy jalapeños are contrasted with sweet brown sugar and crushed pineapple. One pot will easily feed 16 but it can easily be cut in half to feed smaller gatherings.
- 8 slices thick-cut applewood smoked bacon (diced into 1-inch pieces)
- 1/2 large red onion (diced (about 1-1/2 cups))
- 1 small red bell pepper (diced small (about 1 cup))
- 2 to 3 jalapeños (diced (remove seeds and ribs if you want less heat))
- 55 ounces baked beans
- 8 ounces crushed pineapple (drained)
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- 1 cup ketchup (store-bought or [homemade])
- 3 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 tablespoon dry mustard
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Homemade Berry Crisp Recipe
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This Homemade Berry Crisp recipe is beyond delicious. Fresh berries are tossed with sugar and topped with an amazing oatmeal crumb topping. Baked until bubbly and served with vanilla ice cream. The perfect summertime dessert.
- 1 pound strawberries (hulled and cut in half)
- 6 ounces blueberries (rinsed and drained)
- 6 ounces raspberries (rinsed and drained)
- 1/3 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup old fashioned rolled oats (NOT quick cooking)
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar
- 1/3 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter
- vanilla ice cream (sweetened whipped cream, for serving)
- dried lavender (culinary, for serving (optional))
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Smoked Brisket Breakfast Potatoes
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Smoked Brisket Breakfast potatoes are easy, delicious and made on a sheet pan in your oven. Onions, peppers and potatoes are tossed in garlic olive oil and roasted with herbs before tossing with leftover brisket and adding a perfectly fried egg on top.
- 1½ pounds russet potatoes (about 2 large)
- 1 red onion (diced)
- 1 yellow onion (diced)
- 1 red bell pepper (diced)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (we love garlic infused)
- kosher salt (to taste)
- black pepper (freshly ground, to taste)
- 2 sprigs thyme
- 1 tablespoon oregano (chopped)
- 12 ounces leftover smoked brisket (diced)
- 4 eggs (fried)
- chives (snipped, for garnish)
- hot sauce (for serving (optional))
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Tuck's Potato Salad
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Tuck's Potato Salad is a family favorite. Small Yukon golds are grilled with onions and peppers and tossed in a garlicky balsamic dijon dressing. Perfect as a side dish to kebabs, grilled chicken or steak.
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon garlic (finely minced )
- 1/2 lemon (juiced)
- 3 pounds baby Yukon gold potatoes (halved or cut into thirds if large)
- 1 red bell pepper (cheeks of the vegetable removed)
- 1 vidalia onion (sliced into 1/2-inch thick slices)
- 1 red onion (sliced into 1/2-inch thick slices)
- olive oil spray
- 2 tablespoons parsley (minced)
- 4 green onions (thinly sliced (dark and light green parts only))
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Cajun Shrimp and Andouille Skewers
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Cajun Shrimp and Andouille Skewers are super easy to throw together and loaded with flavor. Jumbo shrimp and andouille sausage are tossed with olive oil, lemon juice and homemade cajun seasoning blend, threaded onto skewers and grilled!
- 2 pounds shrimp ([16/20] peeled and deveined, tail on or off)
- 12 ounces chicken andouille sausage (sliced into 40 slices)
- 1½ tablespoons [cajun seasoning ]
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (more or less to taste)
- black pepper (freshly ground, to taste)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (extra light )
- 1/2 large lemon (juiced)
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Air Fryer Chipotle Chicken Black Bean Tacos
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Air Fryer Chipotle Chicken Black Bean Tacos are a mouthful. Literally. Soft corn tortillas are filled with chipotle seasoned ground chicken, black beans and cheese and then air fried until crispy. Topped with a garlicky jalapeño crema, pickled red onions and hot sauce. Yields 8 (2 tacos) servings.
- 1 cup plain nonfat greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons mayo (I use lite mayo)
- 1 small jalapeño (finely diced (seeded and ribs removed for less heat))
- 1 to 2 cloves garlic
- 1 small lime (juiced)
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- kosher salt (to taste)
- freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
- olive oil spray
- 1 pound lean ground chicken (or turkey or beef)
- 1/2 red onion
- 15 ounces black beans (rinsed and drained)
- 2 tablespoons smoky chipotle seasoning blend
- 16 corn tortillas
- 2 cups Mexican cheese blend (shredded )
- jalapeño crema
- sliced jalapeños (for serving)
- pickled red onions (for serving)
- cilantro leaves (for serving)
- sliced avocado
- hot sauce (I love Siete's chipotle hot sauce with these)
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Grilled Peach Sweet Potato Arugula Salad
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Grilled Peach and Sweet Potato Arugula Salad! Loaded with lots of goodies like grilled peaches, roasted sweet potatoes, fresh tomatoes, goat cheese and pistachios. All of this sits on a bed of peppery baby arugula and is drizzled with my house balsamic vinaigrette. Yields 4 generous salads.
- 2 medium roasted sweet potatoes (diced)
- 4 medium peaches (halved)
- olive oil
- 5 ounces baby arugula
- 1 cup grape or cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/4 cup pistachios (shelled )
- 1/4 cup goat cheese (crumbled)
- 1/2 cup [house balsamic vinaigrette]
- freshly ground black pepper
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Whole Roasted Sweet Potatoes
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A quick how to on making Whole Roasted Sweet Potatoes. Easy and my go-to method for perfectly cooked sweet potatoes. Serves 4 but can easily be doubled or cut in half.
Cacio e Pepe Pizza
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Cacio e Pepe Pizza is simple yet flavorful. Homemade pizza dough is drizzled with olive oil and topped with pecorino Romano, parmesan and freshly ground black pepper for a salty, cheesy and peppery pizza.
- 1/2 recipe homemade pizza dough (see notes)
- 1 tablespoons olive oil (plus more for serving)
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese (okay to eyeball it!)
- 1/4 cup pecorino romano cheese (okay to eyeball it!)
- black pepper (coarse freshly ground)
- oregano leaves (for serving (optional))
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Baked Nectarines with Oatmeal Cookie Crumble
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Baked Nectarines with Oatmeal Cookie Crumble is a delicious summer dessert! Fresh nectarines are baked with butter and brown sugar and topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a homemade oatmeal cookie crumble.
- 1/3 cup old fashioned rolled oats
- 2/3 cup oat flour (see notes)
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup walnuts (chopped)
- 1/4 cup raisins (coarsely chopped if large)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- coconut baking spray
- 4 ripe nectarines (halved with pit removed)
- 2 tablespoons salted butter (cut into eighths)
- 4 teaspoons brown sugar
- vanilla ice cream (for serving)
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