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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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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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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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Crockpot Chicken Barbeque

If you’re looking for a healthier way to enjoy barbeque, try swapping pork for chicken and make my easy Crockpot Chicken Barbeque. (Also would work with turkey breast.) With very little prep and a few minimal ingredients, you’ll have delicious home made barbeque you can serve on buns, or by itself with some sides. It also makes a perfect alternative for a rainy day BBQ. Another great idea, is adding it to a soup or stew for a wholesome and substantial cold weather meal.

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