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Crockpot Chicken Tacos

This recipe for Salsa Chicken Tacos is my all time favorite recipe for a super easy crockpot supper the whole family loves. Easy on the wallet, easy on the cook. Three simple ingredients to create the taco filling, then just add whatever taco vessel and toppings you want! Add a few simple sides like spanish rice and beans and whip up some guacamole and you’ve got a complete meal!

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Ramekin Chicken Pot Pies Recipe

Fun and spooky Halloween party food idea for mini chicken pot pies baked in ramekins with cute ghost and mummy pie crust cut outs on top to wow your ghoulish guests. Hearty and cozy for a cool Fall night with hearty chucks of roasted chicken, carrots, celery and peas in a creamy base and spooky pie crust cut-outs for a creepy twist on a classic.

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Meatball Heart Pizza

For couples looking to have a romantic Valentine’s Day dinner without the hassle of reservations or expensive restaurant food, a delicious date night meatball heart pizza is the perfect solution. This easy-to-make meatball pizza is fun and delicious, made with a premade crust for a super easy date night dinner. Customize with your favorite toppings.

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Oven Baked Teriyaki Wings

These oven-baked teriyaki chicken wings have the perfect balance of sweet tang and a hint of slow heat in the easy-to-make teriyaki honey garlic glaze. Enjoy them with a side plate full of fresh celery and carrots with ranch dressing for a crunchy bite that pairs perfectly with these juicy glazed wings. Perfect for party food!

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Easy Crockpot Chili

This easy crockpot chili has a flavor twist I had to hide from my husband before he tasted it. His verdict was: BEST CHILI EVER!! What’s the twist? I added cocoa powder to lend flavors of mole and add a rich, complex taste that blends well with the spices, jalapeños, taco sauce and stout. Yes, a cherry stout was also another secret ingredient that adds a deep savory compliment to this sweet heat chili.

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Memphis Beer Can Chicken

This Memphis Beer Can Chicken will knock your socks off with Memphis flavor! Juicy and flavorful chicken that is first brined and oven baked for a fall off the bones delicious experience. Seasoned with Memphis Original Charlie Vergos Rendezvous famous seasoning.

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Beer Can Chicken

This Beer Can Cajun Lemon Chicken is brined, then roasted in the oven for a flavorful and juicy taste experience. I used Slap Ya Mama Hot Cajun Seasoning, so I knew I needed to add a little balance in the flavor, so I decided to use my Nature’s Flavors Organic lemon flavor syrup in the brine and also to mix with the olive oil to rub on before dry seasoning. It's the perfect flavor balance.

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Vintage “Cheaper by the Dozen” Spare Ribs

This Vintage Charleston recipe for “Cheaper by the Dozen Spare Ribs” came from my “Charleston Receipts” recipe book I bought last year on one of my many visits to this historic favorite destination. I was inspired to make it for a little step back in time, and it turned out to be a most delicious meal. It uses very basic ingredients and easily and quickly comes together for a tasty family meal “on a budget.”

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Crockpot Pork Barbeque

This Crockpot Pork Barbeque is one of the easiest slow-cooker meals you’ll make with a delicious fulfilling result. Made with Guinness stout, onions and spices, it’s also a budget friendly dinner for 4-6 people. You can serve this savory dish with sides like mashed potatoes and green beans or just make simple BBQ sandwiches with slaw and your favorite barbeque or hot sauce. Easy recipe.

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Smoked Sausage Jambalaya

With Mardi Gras around the corner, I was inspired to create a homemade Smoked Sausage Jambalaya to bring a little taste of New Orleans to our dinner table. It’s said that the Jambalaya dish origin was created by mixing French and Spanish cuisines together, now considered “American Creole.” Whatever the history, it’s a flavor fest for your tastebuds, a sweet spicy heat and very satisfying and cozy meal. Made using Poppa Earles Cajun Seasoning for an authentic taste of Louisiana.

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Monte Cristo Turkey Waffle Sandwich

My Monte Cristo Turkey Waffle Sandwich is a healthier option then the original version of this sandwich, which is pan or deep fried. My version utilizes the waffle maker to bake that same crisp crust into the bread without all the oil. My inspiration for this delicious sandwich was to transform Thanksgiving leftovers into a delicious lunch for the following day using the turkey and cranberry sauce.

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Cajun Turkey Chili

Need a recipe to transform your leftover Thanksgiving turkey? This Cajun Turkey Chili is a total transformation and easily thrown together for an effortless crockpot slow cook. (You can easily use chicken as well.) With the help of Poppa Earle’s Cajun Seasoning and a few other simple ingredients, this cozy chili is full of flavor and brings some added spicy heat to warm you up on a cold day.

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Oven Roasted Cajun Turkey Breast

This Oven Roasted Cajun Turkey Breast is the perfect size for a small family. Perhaps you just want to enjoy turkey for dinner, no special occasion. Maybe you waited to late and the store was out or you have no time to thaw a massive turkey? Whatever the reason, this turkey is sure to please, and be a feast for your taste buds. Using craft brown ale beer and some special Cajun seasoning as a brine mixture, it adds such deep, delicious flavors throughout the meat. Please read through this recipe before beginning and allow time for the brining process and roasting.

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Pecan Chicken Salad

My Pecan Chicken Salad is easy to put together when starting with a rotisserie chicken and adding some healthy foods such as celery, grapes, red onions and of course, pecans. Along with some flavorful spices like turmeric, cumin and oregano, this pecan chicken salad makes a great lunch or easy dinner option. Serves 6-8. Easy to make.

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