Smoked Salsa
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Smoked salsa takes all your favorite salsa ingredients (fresh tomatoes, jalapeños, onion and garlic) and kicks them up a notch by infusing them with smoke. Adding the subtle touch of smoke creates another level of flavor.
- 1 Lb Roma Tomatoes, Cut In Half
- ¼ cup Red Onion, Cut Into Wedges (Core Attached)
- 1 Jalapeno, Cut In Half
- 4 cloves Garlic, Peeled
- 1 cup Cilantro, Stemmed
- 1 Lime, Juiced
- Salt, To Taste
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Split Pea Soup (Instant Pot/Slow Cooker/Stovetop)
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Split Pea Soup with Ham is a hearty and comforting soup comprised of split peas simmering in a flavorful broth. This Split Pea Soup can be made in the Slow Cooker, Instant Pot or Stovetop.
- 1 tbsp. olive oil (instant pot version only)
- 2 tbsp. unsalted butter (instant pot version only)
- 1 cup chopped yellow onions
- 1 medium Yukon or russet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 stalk celery, chopped
- 2 bay leaves
- ¼ tsp ground thyme
- 3 carrots, peeled and chopped
- 5 cloves garlic, finely minced
- ½ tsp. black pepper
- 5-7 cups chicken broth
- 1 Lbs. dried green split peas, rinsed and drained
- 2 Lbs ham hocks (Or 1 lb. diced deli ham)
- ½ tsp. kosher salt
- sour cream, optional garnish
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Crispy Smoked Chicken Wings
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Nothing beats a plate of crispy Smoked Chicken Wings! This recipe for smoked wings produces juicy and tender chicken with extra crispy skin. Between the smoked chicken wings rub recipe and optional wings sauce, you'll find this is the best smoked wing recipe.
- 2 Lbs Chicken Wings (Separated) (*Note 1)
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- ½ tsp Cayenne Pepper (*Note 2)
- ½ tsp Garlic Powder
- ½ tsp Kosher Salt
- ½ tsp Black Pepper
- 1 Cup Franks Hot Sauce, Divided
- 2 Tbsp Melted Butter
- Ranch, Blue Cheese, Carrot Sticks and/or Celery Sticks.
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Olive Garden Pasta E Fagioli Soup
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A delicious Olive Garden copycat soup recipe! Grab a bowl of Pasta E Fagioli soup for a rich, hearty and comforting meal.
- 2 Tbsp Olive Oil (Divided)
- 1 Lb Ground Beef or Sausage (*Note 1)
- 1 Small Yellow Onion (Diced)
- 3 Carrots (Diced)
- 2 Stalks Celery (Diced)
- 1 Tbsp Minced Garlic
- 3 Cup Low Sodium Chicken Broth
- 1 Can Tomato Sauce (16 oz.)
- 1 Can Diced Tomatoes (15 oz.)
- 1 Tbsp Italian Seasoning (*Note 2)
- 1 Cup Water (Divided) (*Note 3)
- 1 Cup Ditalini Pasta (*Note 4)
- 1 Can Great Northern Beans (15 oz.), Drained & Rinsed
- 1 Can Kidney Beans (15 oz.), Drained & Rinsed
- Sea Salt (To Taste)
- Fresh Ground Black Pepper (To Taste)
- Shredded Parmesan Cheese (For Serving)
- Minced Parsley (For Serving)
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Smoked London Broil
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Learn how to smoke a London broil so it rivals even the most tender steaks. When cooked low and slow, smoked London broil produces tender and juicy slices of beef infused with a bold smoky flavor.
- ¼ Cup Minced Chipotle in Adobo Sauce
- 2 tbsp Honey
- 6 cloves Garlic, Finely Minced
- ¼ cup Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
- 2-2½ Lb London Broil, Approx. 1" Thick
- 2 tsp Kosher Salt + More To Taste
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Frijoles Charra
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Whip up a batch of Frijoles Charra, a.k.a. Charro Beans, a flavorful broth-based Mexican bean recipe loaded with creamy pinto beans, bacon, tomatoes, peppers and spice.Serve this charro beans recipe alongside other popular Mexican recipes: carne asada, flour tortillas, tacos, pollo asado, birria and Instant Pot carnitas.
- 1 lb dried pinto beans (*Note 1)
- 5-6 cups water
- 6 slices bacon, diced
- ½ cup yellow onion, diced
- 1 jalapeno, seeded and diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth, low sodium
- 14 oz diced tomatoes
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ¼ tsp dried oregano
- Optional Garnish: cilantro
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Cranberry Simple Syrup
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Elevate your cocktails by making this infused Cranberry simple syrup. Only 2 ingredients to elevate your cocktail game. Perfect for Christmas or Valentine's Day.
Smoked Kielbasa (Smoked Polish Sausage)
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Smoked Kielbasa, also known as Smoked Polish Sausage, is a great appetizer or dinner idea. Smoking kielbasa sausage requires only 1 ingredient and as little as 1 hour to make. You do not have to be a Pitmaster to grill up a mean smoked sausage.
Honey Walnut Shrimp
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Restaurant-quality Honey Walnut Shrimp at home! This honey walnut shrimp recipe is the perfect balance of crunchy, sweet and savory. Honey shrimp would pair great with Empress Chicken or Fried Rice (or even instant pot sushi rice).
- ¾ cup walnut halves, rinsed with water and dried (*Note 1)
- 3-4 cups canola oil
- 2 Tbsp granulated sugar
- 2 Tbsp water
- ⅛ tsp salt
- ¼ cup high quality mayonnaise
- 3 Tbsp sweetened condensed milk
- 2 tsp honey
- ¼ tsp rice vinegar
- ⅛ tsp salt
- 1 lb medium raw shrimp, deveined and shelled (*Note2 )
- ⅓ cup cornstartch
- optional garnish: diced chives
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Hunan Shrimp
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Make restaurant-quality Hunan Shrimp in just 20 minutes! This spicy shrimp recipe is the perfect balance of crunchy, sweet and savory.
- ½ cup Vegetable Stock
- 1½ Tbsp Chili Paste (*Note 1)
- 2 tsp Soy Sauce
- 1 tsp Rice Vinegar
- ½ tsp Oyster Sauce
- 2 Garlic Cloves, Minced
- 1 lb Medium Shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 Tbsp Cornstarch
- 2 Tbsp Canola or Vegetable Oil, Divided (*Note 2)
- 2 cups Chopped Fresh Green Beans
- 3 Green Onions, Sliced
- Optional: Serve over Rice
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