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Drunken Style Chinese Drumsticks

Drunken Style Chinese Drumsticks by Smokinhotchef

Oh no "chicken again" becomes "Oh Yeah! Chicken Again" with this recipe. Drumsticks are popular and easy to handle especially with the kitties. The best part about it is chicken legs are like kebabs in that the meat is on a bone stick of sorts. Marinating makes these puppies extra moist and flavorful throughout. They pair well…

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Crusty Fried Salmon Planks

Crusty Fried Salmon Planks by Smokinhotchef

Growing up, my mom would often create recipes from different types of canned fish for breakfast. She was a master at preparing the meal complete with homemade biscuits( if we didn't have bread for toast), prepping our school clothes, ironing our dad's, and managing to get herself ready and out the door by 6:30 am. Aside from being…

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Old Country Pickled Chicken Roll

Old Country Pickled Chicken Roll by Smokinhotchef

This recipe is a slight adaptation from a recipe I saw in Saveur magazine issue number 137. I immediately fell in love with the rustic hand on approach to procuring a deli meat of sorts by self asembly and a little 'elbow grease'. I deviated from the recipe by simmering the chicken roll in a tumeric and onion combination with a hint…

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Frenchy Onion n' Smothered Chicken Cutlets

Frenchy Onion n' Smothered Chicken Cutlets by Smokinhotchef

This recipe is wholesome and filling, combining powerful ingredients and marrying them in a wonderful creamy french onion sauce that is sure to gain compliments from dinner guests. Homemade French Onion Soup serves as the poaching liquid if you will and the poaching liquid is in turn blended until smooth to smother the cutlets in a…

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Garlicky Herbed Chicken w/ Broccoli, Shiitakes, and Spaghetti

Garlicky Herbed Chicken w/ Broccoli, Shiitakes, and Spaghetti by Smokinhotchef

Garlic! Good quality olive oil, fresh herbs and fungi- need i say more? This recipe is even better the next day, that's if it makes it past dinner. No fuss, no muss, the ingredients are harmoniously melded together with a little marination and a…

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Creamy Black Bean Magic Bowls

Creamy Black Bean Magic Bowls by Smokinhotchef

South of the border gone wild. These flavorful gems are a big hit with basic taco sides to mix and match to your pleasure. Soaked over night and full of complex spice notes, these beans are a home run and can easily be your favorite Less-meat main dish or a super sassy side!!

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Five Star Confetti Meatloaf

Five Star Confetti Meatloaf by Smokinhotchef

This recipe is one of many installments on the versatility of the meatloaf. There are a plethora of ways which they may be prepared with unlimited ingredient choices. I like this version which includes good quality ground beef and pork, and pepperoni crisped in the microwave to resemble bacon crumbles. Additionally, I really load…

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Savory Country Style Corned Beef Hash

Savory Country Style Corned Beef Hash by Smokinhotchef

This recipe is a simple satisfying and quick meal. Canned corn beef is matched with potatoes, onions and green pepper for chunky forks full of flavor. With time constraints as well as trying to pinch pennies, it's nice to know you can happily create a meal for at least 4 people with just 1 can. Served simply with buttered or olive…

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Herb Flecked Venison Burgers

Herb Flecked Venison Burgers by Smokinhotchef

One of the best things about rural country living is the access and availability of wild game. Venison nourished the early settlers and Indians in days of olde. Venision makes for a terrific meal and it is a sustainable food source. Lean and earthy, venison can be substituted for any red meat and cut as well! As a part of my live…

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Sesame Ginger Chicken w/ Carrots and Jasmine Rice

Sesame Ginger Chicken w/ Carrots and Jasmine Rice by Smokinhotchef

In a word Schwing! This is another installment of my take on Chinese take-out fare at home. Loads of flavor and a virtual playground for the taste-buds. Caution: DO try this at home!!! Crowd pleasing on a budget's and your family won't believe it's homemade!

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Roasted Meyer Lemon Garlic Chicken

Roasted Meyer Lemon Garlic Chicken by Smokinhotchef

The best of both worlds in one fruit. The zesty and citrusy goodness of lemon coupled with the zing and spicy sweetness of mandarin melded together in a lemony garlic butter with pepper . Great for low maintenance entertaining or maybe just an entree to WOW! the in-laws.

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Creamy Spinach Pillows

Creamy Spinach Pillows by Kiki Thompson

Before my family and I changed to a plant-based diet, one of our absolute favorite recipes was the Tuna Puff or others may call it Chicken Pillows. So I decided to come up with a vegan version of one and the ending result being Creamy Spinach Pillows. They turned out better than I actually thought they would I tried looking for a…

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