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Grilled Sweet n Spicy Bang Bang Chicken Kabobs

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The grilled Sweet n Spicy Bang Bang Chicken Kabobs are a great mix of sweet and spicy flavors that will make your mouth water. Great for your next outdoor party or barbecue Ingredients: 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes 1/4 cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons Thai sweet chili sauce 1 tablespoon honey 1 teaspoon Sriracha sauce adjust to taste 1 teaspoon soy sauce 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon onion powder Salt and pepper to taste Wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes Instructions: In a bowl, mix together mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, honey, Sriracha sauce, soy sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to create the marinade Add the chicken cubes to the marinade, ensuring they are well-coated Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight for best results Preheat your grill to medium-high heat Thread the mari...

Goat Cheese & Cherry Swirl Ice Cream

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Indulge in the creamy tanginess of goat cheese beautifully swirled with sweet and tangy cherry compote in this luxurious ice cream. Ingredients: 2 cups heavy cream 1 cup whole milk 3/4 cup granulated sugar 4 oz goat cheese, softened 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 cup cherries, pitted and halved 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 tbsp lemon juice Instructions: Over medium heat, stir the heavy cream, milk, and sugar in a saucepan until the sugar dissolves On a different bowl, use a whisk to make soft goat cheese smooth Mix the warm cream mixture into the goat cheese slowly while whisking it in Add vanilla extract and stir Put the mixture in the fridge for at least four hours or overnight Put the cherries, sugar, and lemon juice in a small saucepan and mix them together It will take about 5 minutes of cooking over medium heat for the cherries to release their juices and the sugar to dissolve ...

Neiman Marcus Dip

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This healthy and tasty dip is based on the famous Neiman Marcus Dip. It has black beans, corn, tomatoes, and a tangy lime-cumin dressing. Its great for gatherings, parties, or as a snack without feeling bad Ingredients: 1 can 15 oz black beans, drained and rinsed 1 can 15 oz corn, drained 1 can 15 oz diced tomatoes, drained 1/2 cup diced red onion 1/2 cup diced bell pepper 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro 1/4 cup lime juice 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp cumin 1/2 tsp chili powder Salt and pepper to taste 1 avocado, diced optional Instructions: In a large bowl, combine black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, red onion, bell pepper, and cilantro In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper Pour lime juice mixture over bean mixture and toss to coat evenly If using avocado, gently fold in diced avocado Refrigerate for at least 30 minu...

Cake Mix Parfait

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Enjoy a tasty parfait made from a simple cake mix. It has layers of moist cake, rich pudding, fresh berries, and whipped cream. A quick dessert that looks great for any event Ingredients: 1 box of cake mix flavor of your choice 1 1/2 cups of milk 1 package of instant pudding mix flavor matching cake mix 1 cup of whipped cream 1 cup of mixed berries 1/2 cup of crushed cookies optional Instructions: Follow the directions on the box to make the cake mix In a sheet pan, bake the cake and let it cool all the way down Add 1 1/2 cups of milk to the instant pudding mix and let it set Once the cake is cool, cut it into little cubes Put cake cubes, pudding, whipped cream, berries, and more cake cubes in serving glasses Add a dollop of whipped cream to the top of each parfait and, if you want, sprinkle with crushed cookies

Matzo Ball Soup

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A classic Passover dish made vegan and gluten-free, this matzo ball soup is hearty, comforting, and perfect for the holiday season. Ingredients: 4 matzo crackers 1/4 cup matzo meal 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1/4 cup water 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 4 cups vegetable broth 1 carrot, sliced 1 celery stalk, sliced 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped Instructions: Break up the matzo crackers into little pieces and put them in a bowl Put in the water, salt, pepper, vegetable oil, and matzo meal Mix everything together well Put the mixture in the fridge for 30 minutes with the lid on Bring vegetable broth to a boil in a big pot While thats going on, wet your hands and roll the matzo mixture into little balls Add the balls to the broth that is already boiling Slice the carrot and celery and put them in the pot Turn down the heat, cover, and let it cook slowly ...

Slow Cooker Bean Soup with Andouille Sausage-Creole Contessa

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Andouille sausage and slow-cooked beans make this dish comforting and hearty. It has all the rich flavors of Creole food. The slow cooking makes it possible for the flavors to blend perfectly, making a hearty meal thats great for cold days. Ingredients: 1 lb dried red kidney beans, rinsed and picked over 1 lb andouille sausage, sliced 1 large onion, chopped 1 green bell pepper, chopped 2 stalks celery, chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 can 14 5 oz diced tomatoes 6 cups chicken broth 2 bay leaves 1 tsp dried thyme 1 tsp dried oregano 1 tsp smoked paprika 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper Salt and black pepper to taste Cooked rice, for serving Chopped green onions, for garnish Instructions: Put onion, bell pepper, celery, garlic, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, bay leaves, thyme, oregano, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper in a slow cooker Add the kidney bean...