Flavors

Buffalo, Pasta, Spicy

Buffalo Chicken Chili Mac

2 tbsp EVOO 2 pounds chicken breasts, cut into small bits 1 large carrot, chopped 1 large onion, chopped 3 celery stalks, chopped 5 garlic cloves 1 tbsp smoked paprika Pepper 1 bay leaf 2 cups chicken stock 1/4-1/2 cup hot sauce (or more) 1 can crushed tomatoes 1 pound elbow macaroni 1/2 cup shredded […]

Chinese, Main Course, Meat, Spicy

Asian Chicken Thighs

5 bone-in chicken breasts (about 1-3/4 pounds), skin removed 5 teaspoons olive oil 1/3 cup warm water 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 2 tablespoons orange juice 2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons ketchup 1 tablespoon white vinegar 4 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1/4 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder 2 teaspoons cornstarch […]

Breakfast, Favorites, Main Course, Meat, Meatless, Salty, Spicy, Sweet

Banana Stuffed French Toast and Brown Sugar Bacon

French Toast 4 tablespoons butter 1/4 cup light brown sugar Pinch ground cinnamon 3 ripe bananas, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch-thick rounds 4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature 1 large unsliced loaf French bread, bread cut into 8 slices 4 large eggs 1/2 cup heavy cream 1 1/2 cups whole milk 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 […]

Dessert, Ice Cream, Salty, Sweet

Candied Bacon Ice Cream

For the candied bacon; 5 strips bacon about 2 teaspoons light brown sugar For the ice cream custard: 3 tablespoons (45g) salted butter ¾ cup (packed) brown sugar (140g), light or dark (you can use either) 2¾ (675ml) cup half-and-half 5 large egg yolks 2 teaspoons dark rum or whiskey ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract optional: […]

Favorites, Main Course, Mexican, Soup, Spicy

Nacho Soup

2 cans Campbell’s Nacho Cheese Soup 1 cup milk 1 bag Lipton’s Taco Rice 1 can black beans 1 can Rotel Tomatoes with Green Chiles 1 pound hamburger 1 packet Taco Bell taco seasoning 3/4 cup water Jalapenos to taste 1/4 tsp. dried habanero (optional) Tortilla chips Shredded cheese – Mexican blend is recommended, but […]