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Garlic Brown Sugar Crock Pot Chicken

 

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Garlic Brown Sugar Crock Pot Chicken
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
8 hrs
Total Time
8 hrs 5 mins
 

Quick prep on this easy crock pot recipe. I recommend using the longer cook time on low to allow the flavors to fully season this dish, however the shorter cook time on high still produces a tasty dish.

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 3
Author: Tracy
Ingredients
  • 3 chicken breasts
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 4-5 slices bacon
Instructions

  1. Cover the chicken with salt, pepper and garlic powder and place into the slow cooker.

  2. Sprinkle on half of the brown sugar on top of the chicken.

  3. Place the bacon on top of the chicken and sprinkle the remaining brown sugar on top of the bacon.

  4. Cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours. (I recommend the 8 hours on low for better flavor absorption.)

  5. If the bacon is undercooked, you can stick the chicken with the bacon on top in the oven and broil for 1-2 minutes.

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Barbecue Nachos

Barbecue Nachos
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Barbecue Nachos
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
8 mins
Total Time
13 mins
 

Tired of beef nachos, try this spin on a traditional plate of nachos. This recipe is versatile. If you want to change things up, you can also use this chicken as a topping over a baked potato.

Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Author: Walter
Ingredients
  • 1 bag Tortilla chips
  • 2 boneless chicken breasts, diced
  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. pepper
  • 1 Tbsp. garlic powder
  • 1 Tbsp. chili powder
  • 3/4 cup barbecue sauce
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions

  1. Dice your chicken.

  2. Heat the oil in a pan on high heat.

  3. Season your chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder and chili powder and cook in the hot skillet for two to three minutes.

  4. Add the barbecue sauce and cook until the sauce has been reduced by half, about five minutes.

  5. Remove from heat.

  6. Serve over Tortilla chips. Add the shredded cheese to the top and microwave for 30 seconds to melt the cheese.

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Zuppa Toscana

 

Zuppa Toscana
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Zuppa Toscana
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
7 hrs
Total Time
7 hrs 20 mins
 
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 8
Author: Tracy
Ingredients
  • 28 oz. chicken broth
  • 3 cups water
  • 24 oz. spicy Italian sausage, cooked and crumbled
  • 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 5 medium russet potatoes, cut into 1/8 -1/4 inch slices
  • 1/2 large onion, diced
  • 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper
  • 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 cups kale, chopped
Instructions

  1. Cook and crumble your bacon and sausage.

  2. Dice half of a large onion.

  3. Place all ingredients except for kale and heavy cream into a large crock pot.

  4. Cook on low for 7-8 hours or until potatoes are tender.

  5. Chop up your kale and add it to the soup. Cook for an additional 30 minutes.

  6. Stir in the heavy cream and heat for about five minutes and serve.

  7. You can add grated or shredded Parmesan cheese on top for extra flavor.

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Bacon Swiss Pork Chops

 

Bacon Swiss Pork Chop
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Bacon Swiss Pork Chops
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
35 mins
 
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Author: Tracy
Ingredients
  • 6-8 pork chops
  • 9-12 bacon strips cut in half
  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese (can use slices as well)
Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°.

  2. Season the pork chops with salt and pepper and set aside.

  3. In a small mixing bowl, combine the olive oil and garlic powder.

  4. Brush your oil and garlic mixture over the tops and sides of your pork chops with a pastry brush.

  5. Cover the top of each pork chop with 3-4 half strips of bacon.

  6. Bake at 425° for about 30 minutes, or until fully cooked.

  7. Remove the pork chops from the oven and sprinkle cheese (or lay slices on top) on immediately to melt.

  8. If cheese doesn't melt fully, place back in the oven for a minute or two until melted.

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Fruit Dip

Fruit Dip
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Fruit Dip
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
 

This dip is super easy to make and tastes delicious. It's always a crowd pleaser.

Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12
Author: Linda
Ingredients
  • 3 oz. box instant vanilla pudding
  • 1 1/2 cup milk
  • 8 oz. whipped topping
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract (or almond extract)
  • mixed fresh fruits, cut into pieces
Instructions

  1. Mix the pudding and milk until it thickens.

  2. Add your vanilla extract and whipped topping and mix well.

  3. Place in a bowl and serve with fresh fruit.

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Breaded Barbecue Chicken

 

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Breaded Barbecue Chicken
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
1 hr
 
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Author: Tracy
Ingredients
  • 2-3 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1/2 cup barbecue sauce (choose your favorite)
  • 2 Tbsp honey
Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

  2. Pour buttermilk into medium size shallow dish.

  3. In a large plastic food storage bag, mix flour, salt and pepper.

  4. Dip each chicken piece in buttermilk, then place in the bag with flour mixture. Hold the bag closed and shake until the chicken is coated.

  5. Place the chicken in a ungreased large baking dish. Spray the chicken generously with cooking spray. Turn the chicken over and spray other sides as well.

  6. Bake uncovered 45 to 50 minutes or until chicken is crisp and juice is no longer pink when the center of thickest pieces are cut.

  7. About 5 minutes before the chicken will finish cooking, mix the barbecue sauce and honey in a small bowl. Just before serving, brush the chicken with the sauce mixture.

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Ham Bone Green Beans

 

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Ham Bone Green Beans
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
50 mins
 
Servings: 6
Author: Tracy
Ingredients
  • 1 left over ham bone
  • 1-2 lbs. green beans
  • 1/2 cup sweet onion, sliced
  • 1 tsp. black pepper
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
Instructions

  1. Add olive oil to saute pan and saute your onion slices.

  2. Place all the ingredients into a pot and simmer for 45 minutes.

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Homestyle Barbecue Meatloaf

Barbecue Meatloaf
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Homestyle Barbecue Meatloaf
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
55 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
 
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 people
Author: Tracy
Ingredients
For Meatloaf:
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1/2 cup barbecue sauce (or ketchup if you prefer)
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 3/4 cup Italian style bread crumbs
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1 lb. ground beef
For Topping:
  • 1/4 cup barbecue sauce (or ketchup if you prefer)
Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

  2. In large bowl combine all the meatloaf ingredients and mix well.

  3. Press the mixture into an ungreased 8×4-inch loaf pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes.

  4. Remove meatloaf from the oven. Spread 1/4 cup barbecue sauce (or ketchup) evenly over the top.

  5. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 15 to 20 minutes, or until the meat thermometer reaches 160 degrees and beef is thoroughly cooked.

  6. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

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Cheesy Chicken Lasagna

 

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Cheesy Chicken Lasagna
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
50 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
 

If you're looking for a way to make lasagna without the traditional red sauce, then this recipe's for you! This recipe is also good for using up your leftover rotisserie chicken.

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 12 people
Author: Tracy
Ingredients
  • 12 uncooked lasagna noodles
  • 1 Tbsp butter
  • 3/4 cup chopped onion
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 2 cans cream of chicken soup
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 12 oz ricotta cheese
  • 3 cups cooked chicken
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (8 oz)
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (4 oz)
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Spray 13x9 inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.

  2. Cook and drain the noodles, as directed on package.

  3. While the noodles are cooking, take a 3-quart saucepan and melt the butter over medium/high heat. Cook the onion in the butter for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat.

  4. Stir in the milk, soup, and pepper.

  5. Place four noodles in the baking dish. Top with about 1 cup of the soup mixture, half of the ricotta cheese, half of the chicken, 2/3 cup mozzarella cheese and 1/3 cup cheddar cheese.

  6. Repeat your layers once, starting with the noodles. Place the remaining four noodles on top. Then top with remaining soup mix, cheeses and sprinkle parmesan cheese over top of everything.

  7. Bake uncovered 50-55 minutes or until hot in center and golden brown. Let stand 15 minutes before cutting.

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Honey Maple Pork Chops

Honey Maple Pork Chop
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Honey Maple Pork Chops
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
12 mins
Total Time
22 mins
 
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 people
Author: Tracy
Ingredients
  • 4 boneless pork chops
  • 2 Tbsp. honey
  • 2 Tbsp. maple syrup
  • 1/8 tsp. allspice
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper
  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
Instructions

  1. Put olive oil in skillet and heat to hot.

  2. Cook pork chops 1-2 minutes on each side to brown.

  3. Mix all ingredients except the pork chops. Pull half to the side for later.

  4. Spread first half of mixture over top of pork chops.

  5. Place pork chops in an ungreased pan. Cover the top of the pan with foil.

  6. Cook at 400 degrees for 10-12 minutes, or until fully cooked.

  7. Heat second half of mixture in the microwave for 30 seconds. Spread second half of mixture over pork chops and serve.

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