tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-86102217812542001532024-03-17T20:03:55.630-07:00The Backroad LifeDown a long gravel road, you will travel passed the Walker Family's farm and home, where adventures begin and memories are created.The Backroad Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17284696685385032421noreply@blogger.comBlogger239125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8610221781254200153.post-76429414898275135852020-09-11T10:53:00.003-07:002020-09-11T11:46:36.775-07:00Tater Tot Casserole <div>Casseroles are one of my favorite types of dinners! Combine everything in a casserole dish and bake and there you have it dinner is ready! Tater Tot Casserole is a super easy recipe to make, with only a few ingredients, its perfect for families on a busy night! </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6flvhYd1Rlw/X1u9CYtmYbI/AAAAAAAAdWM/G9EqwQyvj5UjH6HkuGPZzexm_QVMYDr1wCLcBGAsYHQ/s700/DSC_1038-2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Tater Tot Casserole" border="0" data-original-height="467" data-original-width="700" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6flvhYd1Rlw/X1u9CYtmYbI/AAAAAAAAdWM/G9EqwQyvj5UjH6HkuGPZzexm_QVMYDr1wCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/DSC_1038-2.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/208643395225852766" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="30" data-original-width="50" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IVYGTrtslkE/X1vDVZKlpzI/AAAAAAAAdXA/8KKbNhidFeM9IBNo3xGA2QWE58IL3vXtwCLcBGAsYHQ/s0/Pin%2Bit.png" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>I know we have busy nights during the week and sometimes preparing dinner isn't something I want to spend a lot of time doing. Or creating a lot to clean up either. This is where simple meals come in SO handy! Another great one is my <a href="http://www.thebackroadlife.com/2018/11/broccoli-cheddar-casserole.html" target="_blank">Broccoli Cheddar Casserole</a>. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8Mi-WypmKXw/X1u_oqDvUFI/AAAAAAAAdWU/lLo3mNN9fGsAqC8ugrKWDat7S_UijxNewCLcBGAsYHQ/s700/DSC_0991-2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Tater Tot Casserole" border="0" data-original-height="467" data-original-width="700" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8Mi-WypmKXw/X1u_oqDvUFI/AAAAAAAAdWU/lLo3mNN9fGsAqC8ugrKWDat7S_UijxNewCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/DSC_0991-2.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div>This Tater Tot Casserole comes together easily and is super cost effective to make. Bonus, its large enough that you might have leftovers for another meal. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Uc8ex85zJ00/X1vCujxIZKI/AAAAAAAAdWs/aM1DXx6i6EERACiBfDK34tNes30YGBdzQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1500/Pinterest%2BPin.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Tater Tot Casserole" border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="976" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Uc8ex85zJ00/X1vCujxIZKI/AAAAAAAAdWs/aM1DXx6i6EERACiBfDK34tNes30YGBdzQCLcBGAsYHQ/w645-h976/Pinterest%2BPin.jpg" width="645" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/208643395225852766" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="30" data-original-width="50" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pKfWzeHOsAw/X1vDlzX66zI/AAAAAAAAdXM/7sWvWoDLdgMrYbIUzJR6-WyYdn4qCigsQCLcBGAsYHQ/s0/Pin%2Bit.png" /></a></div><h1 style="text-align: left;">Tater Tot Casserole</h1><div>PRINT RECIPE HERE<br /><br /><h3 style="text-align: left;">Ingredients for Tater Tot Casserole </h3></div><div>2 lbs ground beef, browned</div><div>1/2 small onion, diced</div><div>2 garlic cloves, minced</div><div>1 Tbsp Worcestershire Sauce</div><div>2 - 15 oz cans green beans, drained</div><div>2 - 10 oz can cream of mushroom soup</div><div>2 cups shredded cheddar cheese</div><div>3 cups frozen tater tots</div><div>salt and pepper to taste</div><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">Directions for Tater Tot Casserole</h3><div>1. Lightly grease a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray and set aside. </div><div><br /></div><div>2. Brown the ground beef and drain off the excess grease. </div><div><br /></div><div>3. Add the diced onion and saute until translucent. </div><div><br /></div><div>4. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 2 additional minutes. </div><div><br /></div><div>5. Add in the Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper and mix in well. </div><div><br /></div><div>6. Spread out prepared ground beef in the baking dish. </div><div><br /></div><div>7. Next add the layers, cream of mushroom soup, then green beans, then the shredded cheese. </div><div><br /></div><div>8. Lastly, top off the casserole with the tater tots layed out on top. </div><div><br /></div><div>9. Bake for 35 minutes at 375 degrees F. </div><div><br /></div><div>10. Ready to serve. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-payYbLirVHM/X1u_-gnpnJI/AAAAAAAAdWc/An5wTgM6yloRmRem5oZRvbG5akco2qwFwCLcBGAsYHQ/s700/DSC_1040-2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Tater Tot Casserole" border="0" data-original-height="467" data-original-width="700" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-payYbLirVHM/X1u_-gnpnJI/AAAAAAAAdWc/An5wTgM6yloRmRem5oZRvbG5akco2qwFwCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/DSC_1040-2.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i style="background-color: white; color: #444141; font-family: merriweather; font-size: 17.6px; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666;"><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span>This post is sponsored by the <a href="https://www.glassbarn.org/" style="color: #8c7567; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Glass Barn</a>, Indiana Soybean and Corn Farmers, but <span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span>all thoughts and opinions are my own. </span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><a href="https://imageshack.com/i/pmCfo4W3p"><img src="http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/xq90/922/Cfo4W3.png" /></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />The Backroad Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17284696685385032421noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8610221781254200153.post-70494933928623717262020-09-09T18:10:00.136-07:002020-09-11T07:45:16.265-07:00Crock Pot White Chicken Chili<div>With cooler temperatures brings chili season! This hearty and flavorful Crock Pot White Chicken Chili doesn't disappoint for nice pot of chili. It is deliciously savory, but also has just the right amount of spice that blends with all the flavors to make it oh so good! </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-86eBySyKYP0/X1l_k-uRo1I/AAAAAAAAdTQ/VaOD5ghBAAwN08Gu4nYd_pQFNt0SX0YKgCLcBGAsYHQ/s700/DSC_0977.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Crock Pot White Chicken Chili" border="0" data-original-height="467" data-original-width="700" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-86eBySyKYP0/X1l_k-uRo1I/AAAAAAAAdTQ/VaOD5ghBAAwN08Gu4nYd_pQFNt0SX0YKgCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/DSC_0977.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/208643395225852000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="30" data-original-width="50" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cpTBUPl8QHQ/X1uJukncTjI/AAAAAAAAdV4/56mHNOZztc8SGUADOW9z6nZZaQRMOMB0wCLcBGAsYHQ/s0/Pin%2Bit.png" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>In the Fall and Winter season my crock pot gets used so much. With busy days helping in the field with harvest, picking pumpkins, and the kids in sports, easy crock pot meals are perfect for dinner. Just dump everything in and let the crock pot do all the work for you! Sounds good to me! </div><div>This recipe is so so simple and who doesn't love chili? This white chicken chili is a fun twist to the traditional chili. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gP_bZYVN09k/X1rjYed33hI/AAAAAAAAdVM/pQmq5BxNlTsCwgEftG2mPcgMnbqeEZ3JQCLcBGAsYHQ/s700/DSC_0934.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Crock Pot White Chicken Chili" border="0" data-original-height="467" data-original-width="700" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gP_bZYVN09k/X1rjYed33hI/AAAAAAAAdVM/pQmq5BxNlTsCwgEftG2mPcgMnbqeEZ3JQCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/DSC_0934.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>White chicken chili is made up of White Northern Beans, chicken breasts, chicken broth, and jalapeno and green pepper. Combined with cheeses and a variety of seasonings you'll enjoy all the amazing flavors in one bowl when it is ready to serve! </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-28ZqjNJbrUI/X1uJSSoLFZI/AAAAAAAAdVs/6F66lEG9qWAuSggY3a0Zt35Sd7wckCKRQCLcBGAsYHQ/s700/DSC_0942.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Crock Pot White Chicken Chili" border="0" data-original-height="467" data-original-width="700" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-28ZqjNJbrUI/X1uJSSoLFZI/AAAAAAAAdVs/6F66lEG9qWAuSggY3a0Zt35Sd7wckCKRQCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/DSC_0942.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Simply prepare the veggies, and place everything in the crock pot, add the spices, pour in the broth and you're good! Set on HIGH for 4 hours. Then your meal is almost ready!! Remove the chicken breasts to shred the meat. Return the shredded meat to the pot and add the cream cheese and milk. Give the chili a good stir and then dinner is ready!! </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GLUeOkbi6MQ/X1uJf2wcIuI/AAAAAAAAdV0/BLg-Hs9z0UA22ZIFicj3dqbPtYE84t48wCLcBGAsYHQ/s700/DSC_0968.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Crock Pot White Chicken Chili" border="0" data-original-height="497" data-original-width="700" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GLUeOkbi6MQ/X1uJf2wcIuI/AAAAAAAAdV0/BLg-Hs9z0UA22ZIFicj3dqbPtYE84t48wCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/DSC_0968.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>We always look forward to chili for dinner in the cooler months! Rather its this Crock Pot White Chicken Chili,<a href="http://www.thebackroadlife.com/2018/01/instant-pot-chili.html" target="_blank"> Instant Pot Chili</a>, or traditional stove top chili, we our are enjoying comfort food for some of our family favorites!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1viZocG-j0A/X1rhBWhvkPI/AAAAAAAAdVE/fVjzaNiU7TcD5ExNhYpFedJfQSKH-2_rQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1500/White%2BChicken%2BChili%2BPinterest%2BPin.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Crock Pot White Chicken Chili" border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="976" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1viZocG-j0A/X1rhBWhvkPI/AAAAAAAAdVE/fVjzaNiU7TcD5ExNhYpFedJfQSKH-2_rQCLcBGAsYHQ/w645-h976/White%2BChicken%2BChili%2BPinterest%2BPin.jpg" width="645" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/208643395225852000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="30" data-original-width="50" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OpYbJTKkLPE/X1mLHAm-YdI/AAAAAAAAdTg/zQzmn5oSbg44PAxBEfgnaR2q5iEBZP-pgCLcBGAsYHQ/s0/Pin%2Bit.png" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><h1 style="text-align: left;">Crock Pot White Chicken Chili </h1><div>PRINTABLE RECIPE HERE</div><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">Ingredients for Crock Pot White Chicken Chili </h3><div>1 green bell pepper</div><div>1 jalapeno</div><div>1 medium onion, diced</div><div>1 tbsp olive oil</div><div>2 garlic cloves</div><div>1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts</div><div>2 cups low-sodium chicken broth</div><div>2 15 oz cans Great Northern beans, drained and rinsed</div><div>1 15 oz can whole kernel corn, drained </div><div>1 tsp salt </div><div>1/2 tsp pepper</div><div>1 tsp cumin</div><div>3/4 oregano</div><div>1/2 tsp chili powder</div><div>4 oz. cream cheese, softened </div><div>1/4 cup milk</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Topping ideas: </div><div>dollop of sour cream </div><div>cheddar cheese</div><div>tortilla chips or strips</div><div>sliced jalapenos</div><div>sliced avocados</div><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">Directions for White Chicken Chili </h3><div>1. Add chicken breasts to bottom of the crock pot. </div><div><br /></div><div>2. Add dice onion , minced garlic, beans, diced peppers, corn, and chicken broth to the crock pot insert. </div><div><br /></div><div>3. Top with the salt, pepper, cumin, oregano, and chili powder. </div><div><br /></div><div>4. Cover crock pot with lid and cook on HIGH for 4 hours. </div><div><br /></div><div>5. Remove chicken to cutting board and shred. Then return to the crock pot. </div><div><br /></div><div>6. Add cream cheese and milk. </div><div><br /></div><div>7. Stir well until everything is well combined. </div><div><br /></div><div>8. Serve with toppings. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aQ75b76PluI/X1uJJOElnRI/AAAAAAAAdVo/MutHnGksyq0YP4Ytc-2nOG6VtIYoKbuyQCLcBGAsYHQ/s700/DSC_0979.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Crock Pot White Chicken Chili" border="0" data-original-height="467" data-original-width="700" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aQ75b76PluI/X1uJJOElnRI/AAAAAAAAdVo/MutHnGksyq0YP4Ytc-2nOG6VtIYoKbuyQCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/DSC_0979.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #666666;">This post is sponsored by the <a href="https://www.glassbarn.org/" target="_blank">Glass Barn</a>, Indiana Soybean and Corn Farmers, but all thoughts and opinions are my own. </span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #666666;"><br /></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #666666;"><br /></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #666666;"><br /></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #666666;"><br /></span></i></div><a href="https://imageshack.com/i/pmCfo4W3p"><img src="http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/xq90/922/Cfo4W3.png" /></a>The Backroad Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17284696685385032421noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8610221781254200153.post-53548545410867743442020-04-08T07:40:00.000-07:002020-04-09T23:01:25.503-07:00Skillet Mac & Cheese with Ham and BaconSkillet Mac & Cheese with Ham and Bacon is a yummy all in one meal! Creamy macaroni and cheese with bits of flavorful ham and bacon packed in makes for a tasty dinner.<br />
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This recipe makes for a crowd, so for my family, we make once, and are able to enjoy some leftovers.<br />
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Every year, the kids show a couple pigs in as part of their 4-H experience. They enjoy taking care of their pigs from early Spring until later Summer! Every day is morning and evening chores and working with them to prepare for show day at our county fair. They love to give them marshmallows for a treat.<br />
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We like to cook a large smoked, bone-in ham in the <a href="https://www.pamperedchef.com/pws/stacysbackroadkitchen/shop/Cookware/Cookware/Rockcrok4-qt_+Slow+Cooker+Set/3115" target="_blank">slow cooker </a>. With the large ham, we can use can enjoy it for several meals. We generally have the ham for dinner the evening its cooked in the crock pot, then any leftovers are fun to mix into other meals, like this Skillet Mac & Cheese with Ham and Bacon.<br />
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I am a big fan of cooking with cast iron and I am loving this new <a href="https://www.pamperedchef.com/pws/stacysbackroadkitchen/shop/Cookware/Cast+Iron/12%22+Cast+Iron+Skillet/100179" target="_blank">large cast iron skillet</a>! It is great for making large meals.<br />
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This is a great recipe to use leftover ham. After you have enjoyed the ham after it is initially cooked, its nice to use any leftovers to incorporate into other meals. This Skillet Mac & Cheese with Ham and Bacon is a family favorite!! Including all 4 of our kiddos!! Plus it comes together pretty easily and quick! Win Win!!<br />
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Skillet Mac & Cheese with Ham and Bacon Ingredients</h3>
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3 cups elbow macaroni </div>
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2 cups of ham, cubed</div>
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1/2 cup bacon, cooked and chopped - about 4 slices of bacon</div>
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2 cups cheddar cheese</div>
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1/2 cup Parmesan cheese</div>
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1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs</div>
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1/4 cup all purpose flour</div>
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2 cups milk</div>
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1/2 cup heavy whipping cream </div>
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4 oz. cream cheese, cubed</div>
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1. Add the salt and water to a large pan and bring to a boil. Add the elbow macaroni pasta to the large pot and cook, uncovered, for 1 minute less that the instructions on the box. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water when draining the pasta. </div>
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2. While the pasta is cooking, prepare the ham and bacon. Cook the bacon and chop or crumble to pieces and set aside. Cut the cooked ham into cubed pieces and set aside. You can also used precooked diced ham. </div>
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3. Preheat the skillet over medium heat for a few minutes. Add the oil to the skillet to heat up. Then add the flour and whisk it into the oil until there are no lumps and cook for 1 to 2 minutes. </div>
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4. Slowly whisk in the milk, cream, cream cheese, and Dijon mustard. Bring the mixture to a simmer and then let it cook until it is slightly thickened, about 3 to 5 minutes. Then reduce the heat. </div>
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5. Slowly whisk in the cheddar and Parmesan cheeses, working in batches, until they are fully melted. </div>
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6. Add in the reserved pasta water and whisk it in to think out the sauce some. </div>
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7. Add in the prepared cooked ham and bacon. Stir the meat into the pasta so it is blended in well. </div>
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8. Top with panko breadcrumbs and bake at 350 degrees F for 10 minutes or until the breadcrumbs are lighly toasted.<br />
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Other pork recipes from the Backroad:<br />
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<a href="http://www.thebackroadlife.com/2019/08/instant-pot-ham-and-beans.html?m=1" target="_blank">Instant Pot Ham and Beans </a><br />
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<a href="http://www.thebackroadlife.com/2019/08/blt-pasta-salad.html?m=1" target="_blank">BLT Pasta Salad </a><br />
<a href="http://www.thebackroadlife.com/2019/08/grilled-herb-and-garlic-pork-chops.html?m=1" target="_blank"><br /></a>
<a href="http://www.thebackroadlife.com/2019/08/grilled-herb-and-garlic-pork-chops.html?m=1" target="_blank">Grilled Herb and Garlic Pork Chops </a><br />
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<a href="http://www.thebackroadlife.com/2019/08/country-omelet-quiche.html?m=1" target="_blank">Country Quiche </a><br />
<a href="http://www.thebackroadlife.com/2018/07/crock-pot-cowboy-beans.html?m=1" target="_blank"><br /></a>
<a href="http://www.thebackroadlife.com/2018/07/crock-pot-cowboy-beans.html?m=1" target="_blank">Crock Pot Cowboy Beans </a><br />
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This scrambled egg recipe makes fluffy and deliciously flavorful eggs that are perfect by themselves or as fillers for breakfast burritos. This recipe bumps basic scrambled eggs up a notch creating a more fluffy and flavor packed scrambled egg.<br />
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We generally have big breakfast on Sunday mornings, scrambled eggs are always included. My family of 6 can easily go through a dozen eggs for our weekend breakfast!<br />
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There are so many ways to eat them! They pair perfectly with just about every breakfast food there is; pancakes, sausage, bacon, waffles, fried potatoes, and the list goes on. Enjoy plain, top with cheese, salsa, different herbs, etc.<br />
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You can never go wrong with scrambled eggs!<br />
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The recipe is simple!<br />
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Crack your desired amount of eggs into a mixing bowl and beat the eggs.<br />
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Add the Clabber Girl Baking Powder, 1/4 tsp. per egg. This helps make the scrambled eggs extra fluffy!<br />
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Add the milk or heavy cream, 1 Tbsp per egg.<br />
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Beat the eggs until everything is fully incorporated<br />
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Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat<br />
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Add the beaten egg mixture to the hot skillet.<br />
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Sir often until the eggs are fully cooked.<br />
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If I am ever in a hurry or trying to think of what to make for a meal. Scrambled eggs often comes to mind. Pair with other sides and you've got a complete meal, can't go wrong.<br />
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4. Add the Clabber Girl Baking Powder, 1/4 tsp. per egg.<br />
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7. Add the beaten egg mixture to the hot skillet and stir often until the eggs are fully cooked.<br />
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Do you love a delicious hot chocolate drink in the winter time? This Dark Hot Chocolate is a great choice! It has a rich, creamy chocolate flavor that is perfect for a warm hot chocolate.<br />
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My kiddos love to go outside and play in the snow during the winter. They build forts, have snowball fights, and love to go sledding. I always like to have a nice cup of warm hot chocolate ready for them when they come inside. What a great way to warm up!.....and delicious!<br />
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This recipe is simple, and you'll have several cups of hot chocolate mix to have on hand. If your making hot chocolate several times during the winter like I am, it sure won't last long.<br />
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First you'll need to break up the unsweetened baker's chocolate, and add to the food processor. This will break it up more and create a powder out of it. There may be some small chunks, which is ok, it will melt when the drink is prepared for serving.<br />
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What a great idea for a simple Christmas gift as well!!<br />
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For one cup of dark hot chocolate, use 2 Tbsp dark hot chocolate mix per 4 ounces of boiling hot water. Make sure to use boiling water, so that it is hot enough to melt any chocolate chunks that are in the mix.<br />
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To make a large batch of Dark Hot Chocolate, bring 5 cups of water to a boil. Add the water to a slow cooker and add 20 Tbsp of the Dark Hot Chocolate mix and stir together well. Use the slow cooker, on keep warm setting, to keep the hot chocolate warm. Ladle out when needed.<br />
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5. To make a large batch of dark hot chocolate, bring 5 cups water to a boil.<br />
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The versatility of cauliflower has great increased in recent years, as there are so many creative ways that it can be transformed. For this recipe, the raw cauliflower roasted with the olive oil, pepper, and garlic salt transforms into golden tastiness in the oven. It is delicious as is, but adding the savory sauce.<br />
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We love to grow cauliflower as part of our Spring and late Fall garden. It's a cool crop so it loves the cooler weather.<br />
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My family is big fans of cauliflower as part of our meal! Everyone likes it. We like to prepare it different ways. We always like to change up our side dishes and this Honey Garlic Roasted Cauliflower doesn't disappoint. It is always sure to be a favorite at dinner-time.<br />
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I love honey garlic flavors and paired with the roasted cauliflower makes for a delicious side dish to pair with any meal.<br />
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We plant sweet potato slips every Spring to harvest fresh sweet potatoes from our garden in the Fall. Any time we can use produce that comes out of the garden, that we've grown ourselves, I love. I sure enjoy that sweet potatoes can be prepared savory and sweet and taste wonderful both ways. For this recipe it is a nice and light mix between the two!<br />
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For sweet potato fries, I enjoy a little crisp on the outside and soft on the inside. Baking the sweet potato fries using Clabber Girl Corn Starch, will give you a crispy sweet potato fry that is perfectly crispy on the outside and still soft and flavorful on the inside.<br />
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This recipe is easy to make. You simply cut the sweet potatoes into long strips, about 1/4 inch wide. They then are soaked in water for about 30 minutes. This helps them to soften up a little for baking.<br />
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Directions for Sweet Potato Fries with Toasted Marshmallow Dipping Sauce</h3>
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1. Peel and slice the sweet potatoes into long, thin strips. About 1/4 inch wide, so all the strips are evenly cut. </div>
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13. Using a blender, add the heavy cream, marshmallows, cinnamon, brown sugar, and nutmeg and blend together until well mixed and combined.<br />
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15. Enjoy the Sweet Potato Fries with the Toasted Marshmallow Dipping Sauce.<br />
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This is a great snack to enjoy at home or to serve for a pot luck meal. The sweet and salty pairing is so yummy!<br />
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Chicken and Dumplings is a great fall and winter meal. So warm and comforting on a chilly day.<br />
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This recipe starts with cutting up three chicken breasts into chunks, preparing the onions, carrots, and celery.<br />
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Combining the chicken breast chunks together with the chicken broth, vegetables, and seasonings.<br />
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While the broth is simmering, prepare the dough for the dumplings. Add the dumpling ingredients into a small mixing bowl. Using a fork, press down on the shortening until it is blended into the mixture.<br />
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Chicken and Dumplings </h2>
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Ham and Beans just screams fall season to me! It just warms you from the inside out. It is one of my husband's favorite meals to come home to on a chilly day. This recipe is great to make with left over ham. We really love ham, but aren't a huge fan of all kinds left overs. This recipe is a great way to use up left over ham and create a whole new dish with it. Plus this Instant Pot Ham and Beans recipe does taste so so good the second day as the flavors have blended together so much more.<br />
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There is no soaking of beans required for this Instant Pot recipe. Simply put all the ingredients in the Instant Pot and let it cook!<br />
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With this recipe, you simply add everything to the Instant Pot and close and lock the lid. Set the Instant Pot to the Manual function and set the time for 50 minutes. Do a natural release for about 15 minutes. Open the lid and give it a few stirs and it is ready to eat!<br />
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While the Ham and Beans is cooking, is a great time to make corn bread to enjoy with and create a complete meal.<br />
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Instant Pot Ham and Beans </h2>
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When I go to potlucks, I am always a big fan of all the salads and casseroles that are amongst all the food there. This Broccoli Salad is always a favorite! I would say it is a staple for sure. Even for holidays!<br />
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This Broccoli Salad comes together so easily. There is a little bit of prep to get each ingredient ready for the salad, but in no time, this flavorful side dish is ready.<br />
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The sweet dressing is simple and just adds the right amount of sweetness to the salad. The combination of mayonnaise, sugar, red wine vinegar, and dill is so light and tasty on the salad.<br />
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The almond slices can be toasted easily in the oven for just a few minutes. They will turn a slightly light brown color and it gives them just the right amount of toasted flavor. The almonds add a great amount of crunch and texture to the salad.<br />
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Bring everything together in one bowl and mix it all together and this salad is ready to serve! If you love a good Broccoli Salad, you need to try this one! The flavor packed salad is sure to be a hit at any picnic, potluck, or holiday gathering!<br />
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Apple Crisp Bars bring together the delicious shortbread crust, juicy and flavorful apple filling, and topped with the crisp cinnamony topping all together in one yummy dessert. Or snack. Or breakfast.<br />
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Fall is in the air and apple season is here! It is my favorite time of the year; harvest, baking, the sweater weather, the fall colors, of course pumpkins! Just everything. Every year, we make a trip, or a few, to an apple orchard to pick som fresh apples. I love to come home and make tasty treats from them. Plus I have a<a href="https://www.pamperedchef.com/pws/stacysbackroadkitchen/shop/Cooking+Tools/Fruit+%26+Vegetable+Tools/Apple+Wedger/2427" target="_blank"> favorite kitchen gadget </a>I love using to prepare the apples!<br />
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Apple crisp is a classic fall recipe that I love to enjoy using our fresh apples. Why not combine the apple crisp with a bar type dessert: Apple Crisp Bars.<br />
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When baking with apples, it all starts with choosing the right type of apple. Apples are divided into categories of how to use; cooking, baking, or eating. Before heading to the orchard check out my post <a href="http://www.thebackroadlife.com/2016/08/what-apples-are-best-for-what-recipes.html" target="_blank">What Apples Are Best for What Recipes</a>. I like to bake with a tart, but yet sweet apple. The <a href="https://fofarms.com/" target="_blank">orchard</a> we went to had a new, early variety ready, Zestar, that I choose. It was delicious and crisp.<br />
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1/2 cup butter, room temperature</div>
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1 1/4 cup flour</div>
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4 cups apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced (approx. 4 to 5 apples) </div>
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1/4 cup sugar</div>
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2. Press the dough evenly into the bottom of an 8x8 pan lined with parchment paper, leaving some hanging out over the sides for later. </div>
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3. Bake the prepared crust at 350 degrees F for 12 to 15 minutes, remove from oven and set aside. </div>
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5. In a medium bowl, mix the prepared apples with the flour and sugar. Mix together well until all apples are coated with the flour/sugar. </div>
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6. Evenly place prepared apples in the pan on top of the baked crust. </div>
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7. In a medium bowl mix together the sugar, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and salt. Then using a fork, cut in the butter until the mixture is crumbly. </div>
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8. Spread crumbling topping in an even layer over top of the apple mixture filling. </div>
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OTHER APPLE RECIPE FAVORITES<br />
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<a href="http://www.thebackroadlife.com/2014/12/apple-cream-piemy-most-favorite-pie.html" target="_blank">Apple Cream Pie</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.thebackroadlife.com/2016/05/apple-turnovers.html" target="_blank">Apple Turnovers</a><br />
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I love having a BLT sandwich in the summer when I'm craving a light, simple meal. Put it in pasta salad form and you have the BLT Pasta salad!<br />
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Every bite of this BLT Pasta Salad makes me think of summer! But even if it isn't summer, it still is oh so good with an explosion of flavor and one that we like to make again and again. I always love a nice fresh salad and also BLT sandwiches. So this is a win win everytime!<br />
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Use fresh tomatoes and lettuce from the garden if you have it makes for another great meal using garden fresh produce. Or of course make it any time of the year with produce readily available at your local grocery store. Then paired with the homemade dressing that has just a great punch of flavor.<br />
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This salad is super simple to make and can be ready in just about 15 minutes. Enjoy a light, simple summer salad for lunch or dinner in no time to make.<br />
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During the summer months, and even into fall, we are always looking forward to cooking out on our firepit grill. We love grilling anything for meals, steak, burgers, hot dogs, vegetables, bacon, you name it....even toast! Grilling out on the firepit grill is something that we always do while camping, so we also enjoy that when we are at home too.<br />
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We have our firepit grill in our back yard, some nights we sit out around the fire as a family and toast marshmallows, or just sit and relax. Other nights we have the fire going, and put our meat on the grill, and work outside, all the kids are outside playing and we keep check on the meat on the grill. It's just a nice time to all be outside!<br />
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No worries, these Grilled Herb and Garlic Pork Chops can be made on a standard grill too!! Any grill will do.<br />
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For these Grilled Herb and Garlic Pork Chops, you start with a little prep chopping the delicious herbs; parsley, sage, thyme, and rosemary. Also mincing the garlic. Then combine them all together with the oil.<br />
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Place the pork chops in a 9x13 baking dish and coat each side with the herb/garlic mix and let them marinate for 6 to 8 hours or overnight. When ready to cook, scrape off the big chunks of herbs and garlic.<br />
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Place on the grill and cook for approximately 30 minutes, flipping occassionally to cook both sides evenly. When they are done, let them rest for 10 minutes before serving and cutting, so they stay nice and juicy.<br />
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These Grilled Herb and Garlic Pork Chops are flavorful and juicy and pair great with a variety of sides for a delicious summer grilled meal.<br />
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Instructions for Grilled Herb and Garlic Pork Chops</h3>
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1/4 cup olive oil</div>
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6 garlic cloves, minced </div>
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4 Tbsp finely chopped flat leaf parsley </div>
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1 Tbsp finely chopped sage leaves</div>
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2 Tbsp finely chopped thyme </div>
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6 pork chops </div>
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Directions for Grilled Herb and Garlic Pork Chops </h3>
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1. Finely chop the parsley, sage, thyme, and rosemary and add all to a medium bowl and combine all together. </div>
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2. Mince the garlic and add to the bowl of herbs. Then add the olive oil and mix until well combined together. </div>
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3. Place pork chops in a casserole dish in one later and spoon the marinade evenly over each pork chop. Flip pork chops over and repeat on the other side with the remaining marinade. </div>
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4. Cover and refrigerate for 6 to 8 hours or overnight. Before placing on the grill to cook, scrape off all the big chunks of herbs and garlic. </div>
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5. Cook over grill or fire for approximately 30 minutes, flipping intermittently, to cook evenly on both sides. Cook until the internal temperature of the pork chop is 145F. </div>
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6. Let pork chops rest for 10 minutes. Serve with your favorites sides and enjoy.</div>
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I love the fall season. The vibrant colors, the sweater weather, pumpkins and leaves changing colors, and the yummy flavors that fall brings. All things pumpkin flavored! These pumpkin streusel muffins are perfect for a fall treat!<br />
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When fall rolls around, bring on all the pumpkin flavor things! Here are some of my other favorites: <a href="http://www.thebackroadlife.com/2017/10/pumpkin-pie.html" target="_blank">Pumpkin Pie</a> here on my blog and <a href="https://www.farmwifecooks.com/pumpkin-sheet-cake-with-cream-cheese-icing/" target="_blank">Pumpkin Sheet Cake with Cream Cheese Icing</a> from my friend Liz at The Farmwife Cooks.<br />
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This Pumpkin Streusel Muffin recipe starts with making the muffin batter. I combine the dry ingredients in a mixing bowl and set aside. Then use my stand mixer to combine the wet ingredients together and mix well. I then add the dry ingredients gradually into the stand mixer bowl and mixed together until the batter is mixed well.<br />
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This recipe makes 15 muffins, so you'll need 2 muffin pans with liners. Fill the prepared muffin pan liners with the batter, about 3/4 full. Then make the streusel crumb topping and add it to batter in the muffin liners. Gently press the streusel crumb topping into the muffin batter so it bakes into the muffin.<br />
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They are then ready to bake. While the muffins are baking, prepare the optional topping. Once the muffins are cooled from baking, drizzle the icing over each of the muffins. I love this simple icing topping made from confectioners' sugar, milk, and a little vanilla. It adds just a nice little "extra" to the muffin.<br />
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These Pumpkin Streusel Muffins are great for a quick breakfast in the morning or an afternoon snack. Delicious flavor of fall any time of the day!<br />
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1/4 tsp ground ginger<br />
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg<br />
1/4 tsp ground allspice<br />
1/4 tsp ground cloves<br />
1/2 tsp salt<br />
1/2 cup vegetable oil<br />
1/2 cup sugar<br />
1/2 cup brown sugar<br />
1 1/2 cups canned pumpkin puree<br />
2 large eggs<br />
1/4 cup milk<br />
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3/4 cup flour<br />
1/4 cup sugar<br />
1/4 cup brown sugar<br />
1 tsp cinnamon<br />
6 Tbsp butter, melted<br />
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1 1/2 confectioner's sugar<br />
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1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the dry ingredients; flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, allspice, ground cloves, and salt, and whisk together until mixed together well. Set aside.<br />
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2. In a medium bowl or a stand mixer, add the oil, sugar, brown sugar, pumpkin puree, eggs, and milk together and stir together until well combined.<br />
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3. Add the dry ingredients gradutally to the wet ingredients and mix together until well combined thouroughly.<br />
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4. Prepare muffin pan with cupcake liners and spoon the batter into the liners filling them about 3/4 full.<br />
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5. Next make the streusel crumb topping by adding the flour, sugar, brown sugar, and cinnamon together in a small mixing bowl and mix together. Add the melted butter and using a fork stir together until crumbs form.<br />
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6. Evenly spoon the crumbs on top of the batter and gently press crumbs into the patter so they bake into the muffins.<br />
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7. Bake at 425 degrees F for 5 minutes, then reduce oven heat to 350 degrees F and bake for and additional 15 minutes. Test to make sure a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.<br />
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8. Remove muffins from oven and allow to cool completely (approx. 10 minutes). In the meantime, make the icing for the muffin topping.<br />
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Simple and delicious Hamburger Stroganoff that is a flavor filled creamy hamburger sauce served over egg noodles. This meal comes together quickly and is budget friendly. Plus the whole family will love.<br />
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Do you ever have a night you get home late from sports practices, meetings, or whatever you might have going on.....and want to have a nice meal, but don't want to spend too much time in the kitchen and need meal to come together fast? This is that meal!<br />
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Hamburger Stroganoff is one of my go-to meals for busy nights! With the kids in sports and having practices several times a night as well as being busy on the farm, easy meals are so helpful! One of the great things about this meal is that I generally always have the ingredients. It definitely makes meal planning a breeze. My kids love pasta meals as well as my friend Crystal's recipe, <a href="http://www.chasing-saturdays.com/2017/10/crock-pot-spicy-cheesy-chicken-spaghetti.html" target="_blank">Crock Pot Spicy Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti</a> over at Chasing Saturdays.<br />
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This Hamburger Stroganoff is easy to prepare. Simply start boiling the water for the noodles at the same time as cooking the ground beef. By time the beef is drained and you're ready to add the remaining ingredients for the sauce, the noodles are ready to cook. Top the noodles the sauce and dinner is ready!<br />
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1 lb ground beef</div>
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5. Add the 2 cans of cream of mushroom soup and the sour cream to the hamburger and stir together well. </div>
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8. Serve sauce over egg noodles. Pair the dish with your favorite vegetable for a complete meal and enjoy. </div>
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I love soup for meals any time of the year, but with fall and winter rolling around the corner, soup is just perfect for the cooler temperatures coming up. I think I could enjoy soup every day of the week. Add this tasty soup to your meal rotation this fall and winter season!<br />
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With using the Instant Pot, it helps bring meal time to the table much quicker. This Instant Pot Broccoli Cheddar Soup is ready in just 15 minutes! So not only is it super delicious but also super fast to whip up!<br />
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I love all types of soup but this Instant Pot Broccoli Cheddar Soup and <a href="http://www.thebackroadlife.com/2017/10/crockpot-chicken-tortilla-soup.html" target="_blank">Chicken Tortilla Soup</a> are my favorites! Especially when the weather is cooler.<br />
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To make this Instant Pot Broccoli Cheddar Soup, it all starts with the Instant Pot. Simply add half the ingredients in, cook for 1 minute, then mix in the remainder of the ingredients. Although it is easy and quick to make and come together it does take a little bit of prep work before by prepping the broccoli, celery, onions, and carrots. To save time, I use a bag of prepared julienned carrots. Once you have the vegetables prepared, its time to get making the soup.<br />
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With the Instant Pot simply saute the onions and garlic with the butter for a few mintues. They will look translucent and slightly browned on the edges. Then add the broccoli, carrots, celery, and chicken broth. Place the lid on the instant pot and lock to sealing. Set the pot to cook on manual for 1 minute. While the vegetables are cooking, is the time to prepare the cream sauce by melting the butter and whisking in the flour to make a creamy mixture. Once the broccoli is finished cooking and done venting, open the Instant Pot lid. Then change the setting back to Saute continue to warm through the new ingredients. Here is when you can add in the butter/flour mixture and whisk that in. Then add the half and half and the cheddar cheese and stir in until it is warmed though out and the cheese is melted. Ladle out the soup into bowls and enjoy the Instant Pot Broccoli Cheddar Soup.<br />
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If you like the broccoli cheddar soup from Panera, you will love this! And especially how easy and delicious it is. It can be a stand alone meal as it is hearty and filling. Or pair it with a little bread or a side salad for a more complete meal.<br />
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These are a great appetizer to take to a game day party, but whos says you need a Superbowl as an excuse to make these. Enjoy them for a simple lunch or dinner meal too!<br />
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These taquitos are perfect to make if you have left over pulled pork. Pair the BBQ pork with cheddar cheese, cream cheese, and a handful of Tex-Mex flavors and you have a delicious appetizer for any type of party.<br />
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We are BIG fans of BBQ pulled pork fans! So these are a fun way to enjoy it a new way. These are super easy and packed full of flavor! Another great thing is that these Baked Cheesy BBQ Pork Taquitos freeze great too, so you can make extra and have a meal for later too!<br />
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These taquitos are so simple to make! Who doesn't love simple? Especially when you are heading to a big game tailgate or a party! The pork mixture can even be made up earlier in the day and pit in the fridge. Then when it is time to start thinking about getting ready to go to your event, assemble the taquitos and put them in the oven.<br />
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1. In a small bowl combine the orange juice, chipotle chili pepper, cumin, and lime juice and mix together well to make a marinade. In a large bowl place the pork shoulder and coat all sides with the marinade. Let the meat marinate for 6 to 8 hours or overnight. </div>
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2. Cook the marinated pork shoulder in the Instant Pot for 30 minutes. Simply add a 1/2 tsp olive oil to the bottom of the Instant Pot, place the marinated pork shoulder in and lock the lid. Press to Manual setting and set time for 30 minutes. When time has beeped, vent. </div>
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3. In a medium bowl, combine all the chipotle ranch sauce ingredients and whisk together until it is smooth and well mixed. Refrigerate until serving. </div>
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4. Mix together the cream cheese, sour cream, chili powder, and BBQ sauce in a large mixing bowl. </div>
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5. Remove pork from Instant Pot and place in a strainer to remove any excess liquid. </div>
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6. Add 3 cups of the pork to the cream cheese mixture and stir together until well blended. </div>
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7. Add the cheese and mix until evenly combined. </div>
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8. Add 1/4 cup of the pork mixture to each tortilla and roll up tightly. Place the filled tortillas on a baking sheet fold side down. </div>
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9. Lightly brush each filled tortilla with olive oil. </div>
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10. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes at 425F or until golden brown. </div>
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11. Serve with the prepared chipotle ranch sauce. </div>
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But really perfect for any time of the year!<br />
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I love having homemade cookies in the cookie jar. For a sweet treat or a little snack for the kids. These have become my kiddos favorite cookies. They love hot chocolate and love it in cookie form also!<br />
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These cookies are really easy to make. The dough is a basic cookie dough and hot chocolate mix is simply added into it. They aren't overly chocolatey but just the right amount for that hot chocolate taste!<br />
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Use chocolate chip or chocolate chunks. I used a combination of regular chocolate chips and also the mini ones.<br />
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When it comes to the hot chocolate, use any brand you'd like. I used the <a href="https://amzn.to/2ZI01LY" target="_blank">Swiss Hot Chocolate with Marshmallows</a>. You add the packets directly into the cookie mix.<br />
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Enjoy the mild, but delicious hot chocolate flavor with the super soft centers and slightly crisp edges. Yummy hot chocolate in cookie form, Hot Chocolate Cookies.<br />
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Ingredients for Hot Chocolate Cookies</h3>
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3 1/4 cups flour</div>
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Directions for Hot Chocolate Cookies</h3>
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1. Using a stand mixer, mix the butter, sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy. Then add the eggs and vanilla and continue to mix until well blended. </div>
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2. Add the flour, hot chocolate packet contents, salt, baking soda, and baking powder and gradually beat the dry ingredients into the butter mixture. </div>
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6. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes. Cool on wire rack. Enjoy! </div>
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Other cookie recipes:<br />
<a href="http://www.thebackroadlife.com/2018/07/oatmeal-raisin-cookies.html" target="_blank"><br /></a>
<a href="http://www.thebackroadlife.com/2018/07/oatmeal-raisin-cookies.html" target="_blank">Oatmeal Raisin Cookies </a><br />
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<a href="http://www.thebackroadlife.com/2016/11/chocolate-crinkle-cookies.html" target="_blank">Chocolate Crinkle Cookies </a><br />
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<a href="http://www.thebackroadlife.com/2018/01/macarons-with-vanilla-buttercream.html" target="_blank">Macarons with Vanilla Buttercream</a><br />
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You can really add anything to this quiche recipe; other vegetables, different meats, or seasonings. But ham, bacon, and cheese is our favorite way to do it and what my whole family likes.<br />
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Quiche is a great brunch recipe! But it is definitely not limited to just brunch! We love it for any meal of the day. We really love breakfast in general for any meal. Plus all my kiddos eat breakfast meals really well. They also like this <a href="http://www.thebackroadlife.com/2017/11/farmers-omelette.html" target="_blank">Farmer's Omelet</a> a lot too!<br />
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This Country Quiche recipe starts with a parbake on the deep dish pie crust. Prick the pie crust a few times and then place in the oven for 5 minutes to start off the recipe.<br />
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After the crust is done, remove it from the oven and set aside.<br />
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Next it is time to put together the quiche. So add a layer of half the bacon, ham, and cheese in the parbaked pie crust. Then add half the custard mixture. Then repeat with the layers with the other half of the ingredients.<br />
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Place on a baking sheet incase of any spillage while baking and place in the oven. Bake for 10 minutes at 375F. Then reduce heat to 350F and bake for an additional 30-35 minutes.<br />
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I love a good casserole and I love having casseroles as part of our meal plan. It's a simple recipe that is great to fit in our busy schedule, but yet still having a nice meal. Perfect for a busy weekend or school night.<br />
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The egg noodles can cook in one pot at the same time as browning the ground beef. Set them aside after they are done and begin to make the sauce mixture. The sauce mixture quickly goes together. Then the cooked beef and noodles go back into the sauce and it is poured into a baking dish and topped with the cheese blend. Bake and serve.<br />
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Freezer meals are also great and so helpful in the busy season of life. Make up this casserole in the 9x13, cover with foil and place in the freezer for a later time.<br />
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It's time to start thinking about school lunches again! Summer is sadly nearing the end and back to school is fast approaching! Do your kiddos have favorites they liked packed in their lunchbox? We pack lunches everyday pretty much and always looking for different things to put in there. My kids love pizza, so this is a fun new way to enjoy it. And just like pizza, these taste great cold as well.<br />
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These Pizza Twist Sticks are pretty simple to make and in less than 20 minutes you can have almost a dozen ready. They can be served as an appetizer, a snack, part of dinner, or a tailgate party, along with also for school lunches. They are delicious with a side of your favorite marinara or pizza sauce for dipping!<br />
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So the kids love them, but I also love them too! There's not a lot of ingredients and they are simple and fast to make. Plus an added bonus is that there isn't really many dishes to clean up afterwards!<br />
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This is an easy recipe! Simply open up the pizza dough and lay it out flat shaping it into a rectangle the best you can. Then using a pizza cutter, slice the dough in half, long wise. Then add the pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese, and pepperoni on one half of the dough.<br />
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Next you'll want to pinch the ends of each pizza twist together. This will help the dough stay together when you twist. At this time you can also give each piece a little twist a few times and transfer to a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Here is where the filling amount is important. Don't go too crazy with the filling, as it can make it harder to twist them at the end by the filling spilling out.<br />
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Bake at 425 Degrees F for 12 minutes and they're done. Pair with your favorite pizza or marinara sauce for dipping and enjoy!<br />
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Great for school lunches, game day, appetizers, or part of a meal! Good luck keeping yourself or your kiddos out of them until they are needed. They're so yummy and an easy on the go!<br />
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Fried chicken is a great dinnertime staple when your whole family loves them! It's a delicious and inexpensive main dish for a meal or a meat dish for a potluck carryin.<br />
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3 1/2 lbs chicken pieces (legs, thighs, breast, wings)</div>
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2 tsp seasoned salt</div>
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1 cup all-purpose flour</div>
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6. Dip chicken pieces into batter a few pieces at a time. Allow the excess batter to drip off. </div>
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7. Using tongs, slowly place the chicken into the hot oil to fry. </div>
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8. Cook in small batches turning often. Cook for about 15 to 20 minutes or until evenly browned and done. Use a meat themometer to check the internal temperature to be 165 degrees F. </div>
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General Tso Chicken </h2>
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1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast or tenderloin, cut into small cube pieces </div>
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8. When sauce mixture boils, add the corn starch slurry and stir it in well. The sauce will thicken. </div>
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10. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until golden brown. Remove chicken and drain and cool on a paper towel.</div>
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These Mixed Berry Shortcake are such a beautiful and delicious summer dessert. A fun way to enjoy all the summer berries in a dessert as a shortcake. A classic dessert that is prepared in a unique way, in the jelly jars, to have a whole summertime feel to it!<br />
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Shortcake desserts are one of my favorites! I love the combination of the fruit, the juices, shortcake and whipped topping all in one! For this recipe, Mixed Berry Shortcake, what a fun way to celebrate so many types of berries that are ready for picking in the summer!<br />
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I love taking my kids to local berry farms and picking fresh berries right from the plants. I think it sort of stems back to when I was growing up too, my mom and grandma took us kids to the berry farms to pick often. Of course its always fun to taste a few while you're picking!<br />
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For this recipe, I am using strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, and raspberries, for the mixed berries. They are mixed with just a little sugar and lemon juice to be slightly sweeter for our dessert.<br />
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The shortcake is made from scratch, dense with a sweet flavor, that really soaks up the delicious juices from the berries.<br />
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This Mixed Berry Shortcake is paired with whipped topping layers to really finish off the dessert!<br />
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Preparing these Mixed Berry Shortcakes in jelly jars really gives a fun unique feel to dessert and is perfect for summer picnics! Made to perfection showing all the delicious layers of the bright mixed berries, the dense shortcake, and the fluffy whipped topping. Your mouth will be watering just looking at them! So good!<br />
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This Sweet and Sour Chicken recipe brings Chinese take-out home! Sweet and Sour Chicken is a classic Chinese meal that so many people love. It's so easy to make and so delicious! Skip the take out and make this tasty recipe right at home. If you're looking for an easy Sweet and Sour Chicken recipe with delicious sticky, sweet, and sour sauce, you'll have to give this one a try! So good, even my pickiest eaters loved it! This recipe will definitely be one of our family favorites and get made often.<br />
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This Sweet and Sour Chicken recipe starts out with breading the chicken pieces. Simply coating each piece in a mixture of flour and corn starch. Then dipping each piece in the egg. Then frying it to perfection.<br />
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Adding a mixture of green bell pepper and crushed pineapple gives this recipe a nice combination of extra flavors.<br />
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The Sweet and Sour Sauce is whisked all together and is a perfect balance of sweet and sour! It's just the right amount of sauce for the breaded chicken pieces to be coated in and adding the amazing flavors to the chicken. The homemade sweet and sour sauce is what really takes this recipe over the top by adding all the amazing flavors it has.<br />
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This meal is a quick one if you're needing to get a meal prepared in a hurry. Of course, I am always a fan of those! Prepared and on the table in 30 minutes and the whole family will love it! Enjoy a favorite Chinese meal right at home!<br />
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Sweet and Sour Chicken </h2>
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Ingredients for Sweet and Sour Chicken </h3>
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For the Chicken: </h4>
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1 lb boneless chicken, tenderloin or breast, cut into 1 inch pieces</div>
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2 Tbsp olive Oil </div>
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3 Tbsp flour </div>
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3 Tbsp <a href="https://www.clabbergirl.com/" target="_blank">Clabber Girl Corn Starch </a></div>
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1 egg</div>
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1/4 tsp black pepper</div>
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1/3 cup green bell pepper, diced </div>
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1/4 cup crushed pineapple </div>
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For the Sauce: </h4>
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3/4 cup sugar</div>
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1/2 cup white distilled vinegar</div>
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1/3 cup ketchup </div>
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1 Tbsp soy sauce</div>
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1 tsp garlic powder</div>
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1 Tbsp <a href="https://www.clabbergirl.com/" target="_blank">Clabber Girl Corn Starch</a></div>
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Serve over cooked rice and with steamed vegetables if desired for a complete meal. </div>
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Directions for Sweet and Sour Chicken </h3>
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1. In a medium bowl, add the flour and <a href="https://www.clabbergirl.com/" target="_blank">Clabber Girl Corn Starch</a> and stir to combine. </div>
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2. Dip each piece of chicken into the flour/starch mixture so it is well coated. Repeat with all the chicken pieces so they are all coated. </div>
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3. Meanwhile, in a pan, heat the olive oil </div>
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4. In a small bowl, add the egg and pepper and stir to combine. </div>
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5. Dip each flour/starch coated piece of chicken into the egg mixture so coated well. </div>
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6. Add the coated chicken pieces into the pan of heated oil. Cook until each piece is crispy and golden brown, about 5 minutes or so. </div>
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7. Once cooked, remove the chicken and drain on paper towels.</div>
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8. In the same pan, add the pineapple and diced green pepper and cook until pepper is cooked to softened and stir regularly. </div>
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9. In the mean time, make the sauce. Add all the sauce ingredients to a medium mixing bowl and whisk together until well blended. </div>
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10. Add mixed sauce to a medium sauce pan and bring to a low boil for 2 minutes, then remove from heat and let set a few minutes. </div>
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11. Combine the cooked chicken, the sauce, and the peppers/pineapple mixture and mix together. Then it is ready to serve. </div>
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12. Serve over cooked rice and with steamed vegetables for a compete meal. </div>
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