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Shrimp Arancini
Shrimp Arancini, or stuffed rice balls, are a delicious Italian dish that combines creamy risotto with shrimp, then breaded and fried until crispy. Tips for Making Shrimp Arancini Perfect Risotto: Start with a well-cooked risotto. Use Arborio rice for the right texture and creamy consistency. Stir frequently to release the starches. Flavorful Additions: Enhance the risotto with ingredients like garlic,…
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Southwestern Grilled Pork Chops
Tender, juicy, grilled boneless Southwestern pork chops are are rubbed with olive oil and taco seasoning and then grilled. The result is delicious pork chops that have a bit of a kick! Only three ingredients in this recipe for delicious grilled pork chops! How to cook Southwestern Grilled Pork Chops… Grilling pork chops can yield delicious, juicy results if done…
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Capirotada
Capirotada is one of my most prized recipes. Capirotada is normally served during Lent and Easter, but I make it for Christmas also. While at the airline, I ate lunch at a little Mexican hole-in-the-wall restaurant, Rosita’s, at 24th Street and Buckeye in Phoenix. Sadly, a new freeway eventually took this restaurant out. This is the recipe for Capirotada that…
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Peanut Butter Cookies
When we think of comfort food, we think of warm peanut butter cookies right out of the oven with just a little bit of crunch. This is a classic recipe. Making great peanut butter cookies involves a few key techniques and tips. Tips for making the best Peanut Butter Cookies… Choose the right peanut butter Use natural peanut butter…
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Old Fashioned Custard Pie
An old-fashioned custard pie is a classic dessert featuring a rich, creamy filling made with eggs, milk, sugar, and vanilla extract, all baked in a flaky pastry crust. Making a delicious custard pie can be a rewarding baking experience! Tips to achieve a perfect old fashioned custard pie Choose the right ingredients Eggs: Use fresh, high-quality eggs as they provide…
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Chicago Hot Dogs
Chicago Hot DogsĀ bring back wonderful memories of wandering around Maxwell Street in Chicago in the 60s and 70s. It was never difficult to find a street vendor hawking these Chicago Dogs. I can remember the smells just looking at the picture of a Chicago Dog. This “dragged through the garden” style is heavily promoted by Vienna Beef and Red…
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Million Dollar Candied Bacon
Million Dollar Candied bacon, often referred to as “crack bacon,” is a sweet and savory treat made by coating strips of bacon in a mixture that will caramelize. It is a crispy, sweet, and flavorful snack that can be enjoyed on its own, crumbled over salads or desserts, or used as a topping for burgers and sandwiches. This is delicious…
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Southern Comeback Sauce
Southern Comeback Sauce is a recipe straight out of central Mississippi. This is the best dipping sauce for almost everything – French fries, chicken nuggets, chicken tenders, fried chicken, seafood, hot wings, fried green tomatoes, fried mushrooms, and anything else you would like to use. It is also excellent as a salad dressing. While recipes can vary, the common ingredients…
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Fried Green Tomatoes
Fried Green Tomatoes most likely originated in the Midwest or the Pacific Northwest…not the South. While the exact origin is difficult to pinpoint, they gained national popularity in the 1980s, largely due to the 1987 novel Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe by Fannie Flagg, which was later adapted into a successful film in 1991. This dish is…
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Crock Chops
Crock Chops are a very tasty three-ingredient pork chop recipe easily made in your slow cooker. You will never find a more simple recipe! Cooking Crock Chops in a slow cooker is a great way to achieve tender, flavorful meat. Cooking pork chops in a slow cooker offers several advantages Tenderizing: Slow cooking helps break down tough connective tissues in…
