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Beer can chicken with a root beer twist

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Hungarian sweet paprika
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
  • 2 (12-ounce) cans root beer, divided
  • 2 tablespoons chilled unsalted butter, cut into pieces
  • 2 teaspoons cider vinegar
  • 1 (3 1/2-pound) whole chicken, skinned
4.4/5 (12 Votes)

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Avocado & Egg English Muffin can be a healthy breakfast, snack or lunch! Mix up the ingredients to make it your own

  • 1 whole wheat English muffin, sliced in half
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon milk or water
  • Sea salt
  • Cooking oil spray, or 1 to 2 teaspoons butter/oil
  • Several small slices of Monterey Jack cheese (or any other cheese, sliced/shredded/crumbled)
  • Hot sauce (like Cholula)
  • 1/2 avocado, mashed
  • Sliced red onion
  • Small handful arugula or sprouts
  • Sliced tomato or roasted red pepper
  • Thinly sliced cucumber
4.4/5 (14 Votes)

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This Beef Stew recipe combines the rich flavors of strong coffee with meaty beef stew meat and spicy ground chipotl...

  • 1 1/2-pounds lean beef stew meat, cubed
  • 1/2 cup sliced onion
  • 2 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground chipotle
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee
  • 1/2 cup canned diced tomatoes with juice
  • chopped cilantro, optional to garnish
4.5/5 (13 Votes)

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Normally I don't do all that much with spaghetti squash but this year I have really been enjoying it and in particu...

  • Enchilada Sauce:
  • 2 small spaghetti squash, cut in half and seeded
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 pound chicken, cooked and shredded
  • 2 cups enchilada sauce (see below)
  • 1/2 cup black beans (optional)
  • 1/2 cup corn (optional)
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, torn
  • 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 cup monterey jack cheese, shredded
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1 clove garlic, grated
  • 1 teaspoon cumin, toasted and ground
  • 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 1-2 chipotle chilies in adobo
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • salt and pepper to taste
4.4/5 (12 Votes)

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Here's an ideal summer pasta with fresh tomatoes as the main attraction

  • 1 1/2 pounds tomatoes (about 3), seeded and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata or other black olives, pitted
  • 1/4 pound feta cheese, crumbled
  • 3 tablespoons drained capers
  • 3 tablespoons flat-leaf parsley, chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper
  • 3/4 pound spaghetti
  • 6 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
4.4/5 (13 Votes)

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I have been looking for a "scratch" recipe for waffles for quite some time

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  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter melted
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups of frozen blueberries.
  • Maple syrup or jam, for serving
4.2/5 (13 Votes)

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This recipe is on the Pioneer Woman's blog, but these photos are my own

  • 2 whole ribeye steaks
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1 whole large yellow onion, sliced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cups crumbled blue cheese
4.4/5 (14 Votes)

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Stove Top or Grilled Brown Sugar Pineapple Chicken bursting with sweet and tangy tropical flavors with just the rig...

  • 2 pounds chicken tenderloins OR skinless chicken breasts, pounded thin
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • Marinade/Glaze
  • 1 cup pineapple juice
  • 1/3 cup + 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1-2 teaspoons Asian chili sauce (like Sambal Oelek)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon ginger powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • Garnish (optional)
  • green onions
  • lemon zest
  • additional Asian chili sauce to taste
4.3/5 (16 Votes)

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Cheesy Baked Chicken Spaghetti Omgoodness I have GOT to make this!!! Ingredients: 1 rotisserie chicken, deboned 1...

  • Ingredients:
  • Cheesy Baked Chicken Spaghetti
  • Omgoodness I have GOT to make this!!!
  • 1 rotisserie chicken, deboned
  • 1 package of spaghetti - 1 pound pkg
  • 1 block (1 lb) of Velveeta
  • 1 can cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 can Ro-Tel tomatoes with green chilies
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
4.2/5 (14 Votes)

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Chicken Fajitas are great to make in the summer, when you want to use your grill, but in the colder months, you can...

  • 16 ounces chicken breasts, boneless, skinless
  • 1 bell pepper, cut into strips
  • 1 poblano chile, cut into strips
  • 1 onion, cut into strips
  • 3 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Ancho chile powder or chipotle chili powder, to taste
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 4 low fat, low carb tortillas (La Tortilla Factory)
4.3/5 (13 Votes)

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Preheat the oven to 350°F

  • 4 cups shredded cooked chicken (about 3 large breasts)
  • 2 cups instant rice
  • 1 (10.5-Ounce) can cream of chicken soup
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup frozen diced onion and bell pepper blend
  • 1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes with chilies (like Ro*Tel), drained
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 (1.12-Ounce) packet fajita seasoning ( I prefer McCormick)
  • 1 (8-ounce) (2 cups) shredded Mexican blend cheese
4/5 (26 Votes)

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Preheat the oven to 425 degrees

  • Chicken thighs (I used 8, but I freeze half of this)OR 4 breasts
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 can of crushed tomatoes (the 12 oz) or Rotel tomatoes
  • 1 cup rice
  • 1 onion
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • Olive oil (about 2 tablespoons)
  • Fresh herbs (I used parsley and basil)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
4.2/5 (46 Votes)

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