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Chicken Rice a Roni

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Chicken Rice A Roni

My kids, like most kids, really enjoy Rice A Roni. If you let them, they will eat this as a meal all by itself. I certainly would have when I was younger. Or last week! Don't judge! But, what do you do if you don't have any on hand in the pantry, but you have some plain rice? Unfortunately, cooking up plain rice is not going to work, because in my opinion plain rice just isn't tasty by itself. ...

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Recipes, Side Dishes Tagged With: chicken-bouillon, chicken-broth, chicken-stock, parsley, rice

Easy Au Gratin Potatoes

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Delicious creamy cheesy potatoes au gratin.

A dish so dastardly decadent that it can only be consumed a couple of times per year!! This is the plight of the delicious and delightful Easy Au Gratin Potatoes! The ultimate in special occasion only food. Hey, Thanksgiving is tomorrow! It's Easy Au Gratin Potatoes time again!!! Seemingly simple to make, but the secret is creating a bechamel sauce first. Then adding the cheese to melt. ...

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Filed Under: Italian, Recipes, Side Dishes Tagged With: asiago, cheddar, chives, cream, gorgonzola, green-onion, potatoes, sour-cream

CrockPot Barbecue Chicken Dip

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CrockPot Barbecue Chicken Dip.

So why CrockPot Barbecue Chicken Dip? Well, one of my favorite recent recipes has been my Queso Dip, which I made for the Super Bowl, and which was so delicious it didn't actually make it until game time. It was loved by everybody, and that just makes me happy, despite having no queso for the, you know, actual game. As delicious as that was, this Crock Pot Barbecue Chicken Dip actually takes it ...

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Party Food, Recipes, Side Dishes, Snacks, TexMex Tagged With: bacon, barbecue-sauce, cheddar, chicken, monterey-jack, rotel

Slow Cooker Queso Dip

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Slow Cooker Queso Dip.

Can you say crowd-pleaser? And cook-pleaser? This Slow Cooker Queso Dip is both!! If you are having a party for the Super Bowl, you're welcome! Why would you buy that jar of queso dip at the store, when you can make this for your crowd and be a queso hero?! It's nothing too fancy, just a lot of great ingredients coming together to create something delicious! And once combined in the slow cooker, ...

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Party Food, Popular, Recipes, Side Dishes, Snacks, TexMex Tagged With: bacon, cheddar, cream-cheese, jalapenos, monterey-jack, onions, queso, rotel

Barbecue Chicken Nachos

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Barbecue Chicken Nachos

These Barbecue Chicken Nachos are just perfect for the Super Bowl, or for any big game you are excited to watch! These nachos are loaded with delicious barbecue chicken, melty queso, kickin' jalapenos, and savory Rotel. A word about barbecue chicken. Even though I grew up in the north, living in the South as I have over the past decade, I have learned a bit about barbecue. Nowadays, when I hear ...

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Party Food, Recipes, Side Dishes, Snacks, TexMex Tagged With: beans, corn, jalapenos, nachos, pulled-chicken, rotel, sour-cream

Pico de Gallo

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Super fresh Pico De Gallo

Pico de gallo is one of my favorite dishes to make. And why is that? Well, it's absolutely delicious! Two, it is super fresh and healthy. And three, CILANTRO! I love working with cilantro. While maybe cilantro isn't everybody's cup of tea, I absolutely love chopping up a bunch of cilantro. It gets so deliciously fragrant, and its scent always immediately reminds me of the taste of fresh pico de ...

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Party Food, Recipes, Side Dishes, Snacks, TexMex Tagged With: cilantro, jalapenos, lime-juice, onion, tomatoes

Twice Baked Potatoes

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Loaded four cheese Italian seasoned baked potatoes

Decadent spuds!! That's all there is to say about this recipe for Twice Baked Potatoes. Delicious baked russet potatoes loaded with four cheeses and Italian style seasonings! Yep, four cheeses!!! Combined with butter, sour cream, garlic, and pancetta, oh my. Simply decadent. Honestly, I am not a huge fan of baked potatoes, having grown up thinking baked potatoes were mostly served up as a side ...

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Filed Under: Italian, Party Food, Recipes, Side Dishes Tagged With: asiago, cheddar, cheese, garlic, gorgonzola, mozzarella, potatoes, sour-cream

Simple Panzanella Salad Recipe

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Panzanella Salad

Panzanella Salad is one of my favorite recipes. Simple and easy. I would say I make this at least every other weekend. It makes the perfect meal during the weekends, and also works as an appetizer or as a fresh snack. When I make this, it never lasts for longer than a day. You can make Panzanella Salad several different ways, the ingredients you decide to use really come down to your ...

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Filed Under: Italian, Recipes, Side Dishes, Veggies and Fruits Tagged With: balsamic-vinegar, croutons, cucumbers, evoo, mozzarella, pepperoncini, red-onion, salami, tomatoes

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Christopher Miller I believe a little food knowledge can help you make simple and great tasting food at home. You'll enjoy your food more as you learn the secrets of all of your favorite dishes.
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