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Garlic Butter Skillet Chicken

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Garlic Butter Skillet Chicken
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
 
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 people
Author: Tracy
Ingredients
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1/3 cup chicken stock
  • 4 Tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp poultry seasoning
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp rosemary
Instructions

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Pound thicker parts of chicken to even their thickness.

  2. Season both sides of chicken with salt and pepper.

  3. Add oil to skillet, then add chicken. Cook chicken about 5 – 6 minutes per side. Remove from heat when center registers 165 degrees on a thermometer. Transfer to a plate.

  4. Reduce heat slightly, then melt the butter in same skillet. Add in garlic powder, poultry seasoning, oregano and rosemary.

  5. Pour in the chicken broth and stir until blended.

  6. Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon the sauce over top. Serve warm.

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Tasty Steak Bites

Steak Bites
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Tasty Steak Bites
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
 

Here’s a quick and easy recipe for flavorful steak bites.

Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 people
Author: Tracy
Ingredients
For Your Steak:
  • 23 oz steak, cut into 2 inch cubes (can use sirloin, rump, porterhouse or ribeye)
  • 1-2 Tbsp vegetable oil, divided
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
Seasoning:
  • 1 Tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp thyme
  • 1/2 tsp oregano
  • 1/2 tsp brown sugar
Instructions

  1. Combine seasoning ingredients in a shallow bowl.

  2. Add steak bites and toss until evenly coated.

  3. Sear your bites for 2-3 minutes per side until your edges are brown and crispy. Add extra oil if needed. Set aside.

  4. Reduce your heat to medium.

  5. Add butter and garlic powder to the skillet. Stir to combine. Heat until butter is melted.

  6. Remove pan from heat and turn off burner. Place the steak bites into the skillet and toss in the butter mixture to completely coat.

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Crockpot Pulled Pork

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Crockpot Pulled Pork
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
6 hrs
Total Time
6 hrs 5 mins
 
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Author: Tracy
Ingredients
  • 2-2.5 lb. pork loin
  • 1 Tbsp. paprika
  • 2 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. pepper
  • 8 oz. bottle of barbecue sauce (I typically use a hickory flavor.)
  • 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1/2 cup water
Instructions

  1. Mix paprika, salt, pepper and garlic powder in small bowl.

  2. Place your water in the bottom of the crockpot.

  3. Rub your seasoning mix all over the pork loin and place into the crockpot. Cover meat with barbecue sauce.

  4. Cook in the crockpot for 6 hours on medium, or 8-10 hours on low.

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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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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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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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Sweet Carrots

 

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Sweet Carrots
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
25 mins
 
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Author: Linda
Ingredients
  • 1 bag baby carrots
  • 1 lump of butter
  • 3/4 tsp. sugar
  • salt to taste
Instructions

  1. Cover carrots with water in small pot and bring to a boil.

  2. Turn down to medium/low and cook for 15-20 minutes for thick carrots or about 12 minutes for thin. If fork goes through a carrot easily, then it is done.

  3. Add a lump of butter and sprinkle with salt.

  4. Add the sugar and stir. You can add pepper if you want.

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Oven Baked Barbecue Pork Chops

 

Barbecue Pork Chop
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Oven Baked Barbecue Pork Chops
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Total Time
45 mins
 
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Author: Tracy
Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 - 2 lbs. boneless pork chops
  • 1 Tbsp. barbecue rub (just use your favorite, I prefer Applewood)
  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1/2 cup barbecue sauce (just use your favorite, I prefer Hickory Smoke)
  • cooking spray
Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

  2. Spray the bottom of your baking dish with cooking spray.

  3. Place your olive oil in a bowl and rub the pork chops in olive oil and then cover them with the barbecue rub.

  4. Place the pork chops in the baking dish and cover with foil. Cook for 25 minutes.

  5. Remove from the oven and cover the pork chops with barbecue sauce. Leave the baking dish uncovered and return to the oven. Cook for an additional 15 minutes.

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