Cowboy Caviar
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Cowboy Caviar is a healthy, colorful and addictive bean and corn salad and chip dip! Beans are combined with tomatoes, bell peppers, jalapeño, charred sweet corn, red onion and cilantro and tossed in a flavorful chili lime vinaigrette. Serve with tortilla chips!Yields about 9 cups or about 18 (1/2 cup) servings.
- 2 cloves garlic (grated)
- 1 teaspoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 3/4 teaspoon ground coriander
- 3/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/3 cup lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1¾ cup sweet corn (thawed if frozen)
- 15 ounces canned black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 15 ounces canned black eyed peas (or use pinto beans, drained and rinsed)
- 2 to 3 roma tomatoes (seeded and finely diced)
- 1 orange bell pepper (seeded and finely diced)
- 1 yellow bell pepper (seeded and finely diced)
- 2 jalapeños (remove seeds and ribs for less heat)
- 1 medium red onion (finely diced)
- 1/3 cup chopped cilantro
- 2 small avocados (diced)
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Southwest Potato Salad
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In this flavorful Southwest Potato Salad, baked baby redskin potatoes are tossed with cooked bacon, chopped roasted poblano peppers, green onions and sharp cheddar cheese with a deliciously cream southwest dressing! Serves 12 (3/4 cup) servings.
- 1 poblano pepper
- avocado oil spray
- 4 slices applewood slab bacon (diced)
- 3 pounds redskin potatoes (washed and patted dry)
- 4 green onions (sliced)
- 4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese (grated )
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 teaspoons dried parsley
- 1½ teaspoon adobo seasoning (see notes)
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (freshly squeezed l)
- kosher salt (as needed)
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Caprese Pasta Salad
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This Caprese Pasta Salad has all the classic flavors. Fresh cherry tomatoes, sliced basil and mozzarella cheese tossed with a quick, easy and balsamic dressing. This recipe makes plenty, so bring it to your next gathering!Yields about 10 cups or 20 (1/2-cup) or 10 (1/2-cup) servings.
- 2 cloves fresh garlic (minced or grated)
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound orecchiette pasta
- fine sea salt (for salting water)
- 1 pint cherry tomato (halved)
- 8 ounces pearl mozzarella (drained (or an 8 ounce ball cut into small pieces))
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves (thinly sliced)
- kosher salt (to taste)
- freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
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Cuke Salad with Sour Cream Dill Dressing
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This Cucumber Salad is a recipe that's been in my family for years. Fresh cucumbers and onions, salted, squeezed and tossed with simple and flavorful sour cream dill dressing.
- 6 smalli-sh pickling cucumbers (or 2 regular cucumber, washed and sliced (or about 3 cups))
- 1/2 large red onion (thinly sliced (or about 1 cup))
- kosher salt
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh dill (roughly chopped)
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
- 2 splashes white balsamic vinegar (or white wine vinegar)
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Italian Sub Sandwiches
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Soft Italian sub buns filled with different italian meats and cheeses and a homemade Italian sub dressing.
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic (about 1 medium clove)
- 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
- pinch red pepper flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt (or to taste)
- freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 6 tablespoon olive oil
- 6 soft Italian sub buns (sliced horizontally (not all the way through))
- 18 slices sliced sandwich pepperoni (or about 4 ounces )
- 18 slices sliced Genoa salami (or about 4 ounces )
- 12 slices sliced sopressata dry sausage (or about 3 ounces )
- 12 slices sliced capocollo (or about 3 ounces )
- 6 slices mozzarella cheese (cut in half)
- 6 slices provolone cheese (cut in half)
- shredded iceberg lettuce
- sliced tomato
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Asparagus Tomato and Grilled Corn Orzo Pasta Salad
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Summer is this Asparagus Tomato and Grilled Corn Orzo Pasta Salad! Tender asparagus, grilled corn and cherry tomatoes are tossed with feta, fresh basil and drizzled with a simple balsamic vinaigrette. So incredibly flavorful and simple to throw together!Serves 24 (1/2 cup) or 12 (1 cup) servings.
- 2 garlic cloves (grated)
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 16 ounces dried orzo pasta
- fine sea salt (for seasoning the pasta water)
- 2 to 3 ears sweet corn
- olive oil spray (or avocado oil spray)
- 1 bunch asparagus ()
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 4 ounces feta cheese (crumbled)
- 1 to 2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves (thinly sliced)
- kosher salt (to taste)
- freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
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Easy BBQ Chicken Drumsticks
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These are the easiest BBQ Chicken Drumsticks! Bone-in and skin-on chicken drumsticks simmer in a quick and delicious homemade bbq sauce before being transferred to the grill for caramelization and a kiss of char!
- 2 cups tomato puree
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- 1 cup low-sodium soy sauce (or low-sodium tamari if gluten free)
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoon molasses
- 2 tablespoons liquid smoke
- 1½ teaspoons Worcestershire
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 3 to 3½ pound bone-in (skin on chicken drumsticks)
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Easy Oven Baked Baby Back Ribs
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These Easy BBQ Baby Back Ribs are foolproof and fall-off-the-bone tender. Ribs are dry rubbed, wrapped in foil and baked in the oven before being slathered with a homemade bbq sauce and grilled. A guaranteed hit at your cookout or party!
- 6 pounds baby back pork ribs
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon dry mustard
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
- 1 cup ketchup (homemade or store bought)
- 3/4 cup dark brown sugar
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 2 tablespoon hot sauce
- 2 tablespoons liquid smoke
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce (homemade or store bought)
- 2 teaspoons yellow mustard
- 1½ teaspoon chili powder
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Classic Macaroni Salad
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Nothing beats a Classic Macaroni Salad! Cooked macaroni pasta, celery, bell pepper, onion and hardboiled eggs are tossed with creamy homemade dressing. This salad is perfect for any get together, backyard barbecue or picnic! This recipe yields 8 cups and will serves 12 to 16.
- 1 large egg (plus 1 yolk)
- 3 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
- 1 heaping tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt (plus more to taste)
- 3/4 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (plus more to taste)
- 3/4 cup extra light olive oil
- 1 pound dry elbow macaroni noodles
- 1/2 medium yellow onion (diced (soak in cold water to lessen the bite, drained))
- 1/3 cup diced sweet bell pepper (I like a mixture or red and orange)
- 1/3 cup sliced celery
- 4 hardboiled eggs (chopped)
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Homemade Baked Beans:
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A treasured recipe from my childhood! These semi-homemade baked beans are a staple with ham at Easter or serve at any summer cookout!
- 4 slices bacon (diced)
- 1/2 cup yellow onion (diced very small)
- 30 ounces canned organic pork and beans (or use your favorite)
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup un-sulphured molasses
- 1/4 cup dark brown sugar (or light brown sugar)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground clove
- 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
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