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- Chopped Taco Salad Recipe
Turn mealtime into a fiesta with this chopped taco salad, a vibrant and zesty salad that packs all the flavors of your favorite taco in … - Chicken Caesar Salad Recipe
Back in the day, I used to meet up with friends weekly for happy hour at Claim Jumper restaurant in Long Beach, Calif. My go-to … - BBQ Chicken Sliders: Ready in 30 Minutes
Sliders are fun to eat, especially when sweet, sticky barbecue sauce is in play. These BBQ chicken sliders are a super party favor and easy … - Blooms and Breakfast: A Recipe for the Perfect Mother’s Day Surprise
What better way to start Mother’s Day than by elevating the timeless tradition of breakfast in bed? Picture your favorite mom’s delight as she wakes … - How to smoke a chuck tender roast
Confession time: I bought a beef chuck tender roast by accident. I was shopping for a chuck roast at the time. In the haze and … - Grilled carne asada recipe for the best tacos you ever had
Tender flank steak marinated in citrus juices and grilled to perfection makes for a memorable taco filling. You can also use this delicious grilled carne …
Grilled to Perfection
- How to smoke a chuck tender roastConfession time: I bought a beef chuck tender roast by accident. I was shopping for a chuck roast at the time. In the haze and …
- Grilled carne asada recipe for the best tacos you ever hadTender flank steak marinated in citrus juices and grilled to perfection makes for a memorable taco filling. You can also use this delicious grilled carne …
- Grilled Chicken with Pineapple Avocado Salsa: It’s Fabulous
If you’re feeling ho-hum about boneless, skinless chicken breast, this recipe is exactly what you need. Grilled chicken with pineapple avocado salsa is a full … - Qdoba Steak Marinade Recipe
How I miss Qdoba. When I lived in St. Louis, I would delight in a Qdoba salad with steak, romaine, fajita veggies, cheese, corn salsa, … - Easy Artisan Grilled Chicken Recipe
Firing up the BBQ is one of the more enjoyable aspects of warmer days. This artisan grilled chicken recipe is the perfect excuse — it’s … - Grilled Cuban Pork Chops Recipe
You only need some thick pork loin chops, a citrusy marinade, and a hot charcoal grill to make these delicious grilled Cuban pork chops. Cook …
Party Foods
- BBQ Chicken Sliders: Ready in 30 MinutesSliders are fun to eat, especially when sweet, sticky barbecue sauce is in play. These BBQ chicken sliders are a super party favor and easy …
- Chinese Sliders Recipe: Fun for Super Bowl Parties
Sweet and sticky Chinese sliders make for a memorable addition to any Super Bowl Party menu. This dish checks all the boxes: Great flavor, easy … - Slow Cooker Pulled Chicken Recipe: Perfect for Sliders
Mix up a homemade barbecue sauce and toss it in your slow cooker with chicken breast. This is an easy, no-fail recipe that produces a … - Lemon Pepper Boneless Wings Recipe
Lemon pepper boneless wings are chicken breast chunks that are breaded, fried, and tossed in a buttery, lemony sauce. It’s a fresher, brighter alternative to … - Chili’s Salsa Recipe: Better Than the Real Thing
Back when my kids were young, Chili’s was a regular dining destination. There was always something on the menu the kids would love — plus … - This Chili’s Big Mouth Bites Copycat Recipe is to Die For
If you need a hearty recipe for the pickiest of slider fanatics, Chili’s Big Mouth Bites could be the answer. The highlights of the ingredient …
How Tos
- How To Soften Butter Fast: The 5 Best Ways
We all love butter, but let’s face it, when you’re ready to start baking and discover your butter is hard as a rock, it’s, well, … - Home-Brewing Beer: 4 Essential Tips to Get Started
Home-brewing is one of those hobbies that begins with curious interest and quickly becomes an obsession — the fun kind, of course. The only things … - How Long to Cook a Turkey: The Ultimate Guide
If you’re wondering how long to cook a turkey, you’re in the right place. I have answers! That’s answers, plural. The oven-roasting time for a … - How to Cook a Butterball Turkey Breast
Need some guidance on how to cook a Butterball turkey breast for the upcoming Thanksgiving? You’re in the right place. Turkey breast can anchor a … - What To Serve With Chili – 17 Fun Food Combos You’ll Love
Wondering what to serve with chili? The versatile and delicious chili has a lot of options that can work on its side, but the right … - What Skills Are Needed To Become a Food Safety Auditor?
A food safety auditor is a professional that inspects food in restaurants, grocery stores, and other businesses that serve food. Their primary concern is to …
Sneaky Substitutions
- 3 Interesting Calming Supplements
Wine might be your stress-reliever of choice, but that comes with drawbacks. First one being that you can’t — or shouldn’t — indulge in a … - Spice Substitutions: How to Swap Seasonings in Middle Eastern Recipes
From aromatic spices to exotic ingredients, Middle Eastern cuisine is known for its bold and vibrant flavors. But what happens when you’re missing a key … - Need a Triple Sec Substitute? Try These 6 Options
Affiliate Links When do you need a triple sec substitute? When your friends are over enjoying an epic Cinco de Mayo celebration and the bottle … - The 10 Best Substitutes for Herbes de Provence
There will be times you’ll want to make something new and realize — last minute, of course — that you don’t have or can’t find … - 6 Best Guajillo Chili Substitutes
Affiliate Links Guajillo pepper is star ingredient in your enchilada sauce and the supermarket is fresh out. Isn’t that always the way? Don’t panic. Below, … - What are the 3 best Fresno chili substitutes?
The day before you have a crowd coming over is always the same day the supermarket is randomly out of a certain red chili pepper …