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Chili Recipes - The Variations are Endless

Chili is a stew-like dish that differs from region to region. Also known as Chili Con Carne (chili with meat), chili, like stew, is made with several different ingredients and cooked for an extended period of time. Chili recipes are something like stew recipes. Many are good, some are bad and they're all a little different. One thing they do have in common is that everyone thinks they have the best chili recipe.

Depending on the region, the chili may or may not contain beans. Chili purists may point out that real chili does not contain beans, but that answer may vary depending on whom you ask.

One thing that most chili recipes have in common is that they contain some kind of meat and red chili powder. I say most because there are many variations of vegetarian chili and chicken chili, the latter of which is usually white in color, with little or no red chili added.

The meat found in chili is usually beef, although there are many other types of meat that are also used. Some very good chili recipes use venison or buffalo. And there are even chili recipes that use exotic meats such as kangaroo.

A key ingredient in most chili recipes is chili powder. This is a spice mix containing a variety of different spices, most notably ground red chilies, cumin, and garlic. This is not to be confused with ground chili or ground red pepper, which is simply the dried chili pepper ground into a powder. To forego using premixed chili powder, a chili recipe often makes use of the individual ingredients to create their own unique taste.

Regional variations of chili are wide ranging, from chili containing rice, celery, or corn to dessert like ingredients such as brown sugar or even peanut butter.

Cincinnati chili probably has the most unique flavor and ingredients, and is usually served over spaghetti. This regional variation often contains cinnamon and chocolate or cocoa.

Chili can be served many ways. By itself, it can be a substantial dish and topped with raw onions and cheddar cheese and served with crackers. It can be used as a topping for hot dogs or as mentioned above, spaghetti or other pasta. Chili can be wrapped in a tortilla and eaten as a burrito. Or it can be eaten on a hamburger bun like a sloppy joe sandwich.

If you've never made chili before it can seem a bit overwhelming with all the possible variations. Searching the Web trying to find a good recipe for your first attempt can be a daunting task with all the recipes available.




To get you started, here is a good resource for your first pot of chili. It's easy and makes a really good meal.

Easy Chili Recipes

Try some of those variations to see how easy good chili can be.

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Crockpot Chicken Recipes With Veggies

While experimenting with slow cooker recipes you will notice that even though the recipes have a lot of variety there are still some common features. One of the most noticeable features is that crockpot recipes always have some type of liquid. That stops food from drying out. International crockpot recipes usually call for broth or wine, although some list water as an additive. Crockpots have a very clever design that results in their delicious, efficient way to cook things. The liquid heats up and evaporates, and when the steam hits the lid on the pot, it is sent back down as liquid, adding flavor and moisture to the ingredients.

Most people regard crockpot meals as those that are cooked in one pot, so never hesitate to add the vegetables, seasoning, meat, and rice or pasta that is called for in the recipe. Everything included in the ingredients goes well together. This is true for crockpot chicken recipes and dessert recipes and appetizer recipes. There will seldom be other appliances needed for the cooking, and you will love the easy cleanup.

A crockpot is also referred to as a slow cooker, because of the time used to complete the meal. The pot is made of fired clay which is usually glazed. It is set inside a metal housing with a heating element offering choices of cooking temperatures. It is hard to believe the crockpot has been around for over thirty years. Busy families and the occasional cook are thankful for this handy way to cook delicious meals and provide literally thousands of fantastic meals and desserts.

LOW and HIGH are the most common heat settings available on crockpots, although some offer other options including WARM. The glass lid makes the recipe work, as it prevents water vapor from escaping. As hard as it is for habits to change, be certain the family understands the lid is not to be lifted so they can get a better whiff of the fragrant aroma. Lifting the lid drops the temperature inside the pot, requiring additional cooking time of perhaps twenty or thirty minutes.

Veggies And Chicken Recipes

Crockpot appetizers, soups, and stews are delicious food items to make. You will find out that many chicken crockpot recipes list vegetables as ingredients, particularly celery and onion. Even crockpot appetizer recipes include veggies and chicken, offering healthy ingredients in a tasty snack. If you have yet to try a crockpot dessert recipe, this is a good time to browse through different recipes and see what is available. The slow cooker produces a healthy meal, as well as delectable desserts. Regardless of the food type you are looking for, traditional or international, you will be thrilled to see the plentiful variety of recipes.

Avoid using frozen foods in the crockpot. They take a long time to heat up, encouraging bacteria, and may not be warm enough to eat when the rest of the meal is ready. Another helpful tip is to defrost all frozen ingredients you will be using in the crockpot. That eliminates excess moisture and allows the food to reach 140 degrees F faster, keeping the recommended cooking time within range.




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Top 3 Outback Steakhouse Recipes

I love me some Outback! You know what I mean! Outback is amazing! I don't think there are many steakhouses that can top Outback when it comes to steak. Ruth Chris steakhouse comes to mind, but I really don't have the money to eat there! With the tough economic times, I can barely afford to dine at Outback. Fortunately, I can still feel like I am eating at Outback by making Outback Steakhouse recipes at home. Here are my three top three Outback Steakhouse recipes you can make from home!

Outback Steakhouse Alice Springs Chicken
o 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, 1/2 " thick
o honey mustard
o 6 slices bacon, sliced in half
o 1/2 teaspoon McCormick's Season All
o 1 cup sliced mushrooms, drained
o 3 cups shredded colby or monterey jack cheese

Rub chicken breast with Seasonal All and set aside to marinate for 1 hour.
While the breast is marinating fry bacon crisp and drain.
Sauté chicken breasts on medium heat in pan with just enough oil to prevent sticking.
Cook on both sides until a slight golden color and cooked in the middle but not dry.
Remove from pan and place in a 9 x 13 dish.
Spread chicken breast with honey mustard, cover with a layer of mushrooms, three pieces of bacon and then sprinkle with shredded Colby/jack cheese, chicken should be covered with shredded cheese.
Bake at 350 degrees about 15 minutes or until cheese melts.
Sprinkle with parsley and extra honey mustard may be served on the side.

Outback Steakhouse Bloomin' Onion
4 Vidalia or Texas Sweet Onions
Batter:
1/3 C. Cornstarch
1 1/2 C. Flour
2 tsp. Garlic -- minced
2 tsp. Paprika
1 tsp. Salt
1 tsp. Pepper
24 oz. Beer

Seasoned Flour:
2 C. Flour
4 tsp. Paprika
2 tsp. Garlic powder
1/2 tsp. Pepper
1/4 tsp. Cayenne pepper
Mix cornstarch, flour, and seasonings until well blended. Add beer,
mix well.
Cut about 3/4" off top of onion and peel. Cut into onion
12 to 16 vertical wedges, but do not cut through bottom root end.
Remove about 1" of petals from center of onion. Dip onion in seasoned
flour and remove excess by shaking. Separate petals and dip in batter
to coat thoroughly.
Gently place in fryer basket and deep-fry at
375 to 400 1 1/2 minutes.
Turn over, and fry an additional 1 1/2 minutes.
Drain on paper towels.
Place onion upright in shallow bowl and remove center core with circular
cutter or apple corer. Serve hot with Creamy Chili Sauce.
Creamy Chili Sauce:
1 pint Mayonnaise
1 pint Sour cream
1/2 C. Chili sauce
1/2 tsp. Cayenne pepper

Outback Steakhouse-Style Steak
4 top sirloin steaks or rib eye steaks or filet steaks
seasoning
8 teaspoons salt
4 teaspoons paprika
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon coriander
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1. Mix together seasoning ingredients and rub into each side of steak.
2. Grill steaks on a large frying pan over medium-high heat; press down on steak with spatula or tongs to sear the edges.




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Best Crockpot Chicken Kickin Soup Recipes

Three cheers for the crockpot, which gives us the opportunity to make thousands of different recipes that we might not ever dare cook in a skillet or oven. Because of the low and high heat options, the less expensive meat cuts turn tender and avoid shrinkage in the crockpot. Spaghetti sauce, stew, and soup have high moisture content, perfect for crockpot cooking. Food should always be cut into small pieces so it cooks completely, and defrost meat before you add it to the crockpot. When shredded beef or chicken is called for, cook it first, shred it, and then add it to the crockpot. Many prefer to boil the meat and poultry, rather than cook it in the oven or a skillet.

Keeping Your Crockpot Clean

After the crockpot cools, fill the dish with soapy hot water. Let it soak for about twenty minutes. Scrub it with a cloth, nylon net pad, or plastic sponge. Pour the soapy water out, rinse it with hot water, and let the dish dry. The dish is slippery when wet, so hold it firmly.

Kickin Chicken Soup

One of the tastiest chicken soups you will ever eat, there are five main ingredients. Avoid lifting the crockpot lid after putting things in the crockpot, since steam escapes each time that is done and lengthens the cooking time. For a complete meal, make steamed white rice as a side dish, and prepare a green salad, too. Instead of dividing the soup when it is done, put it into a tureen, or unplug the crockpot and place it in the center of the table, with a ladle. Everyone can dish their own, adding it to the rice, or in a separate bowl.

If you want to use croutons instead of crispy oriental noodles, they are fun to make. Take four slices of your favorite bread and cut them into cubes. Place the cut bread on a cookie sheet and toast them in the oven. Let cool for a few minutes, then dip them into melted butter and put them back on the cookie sheet. Sprinkle dried herbs, such as rosemary, thyme, and parsley, over the toasted cubes and broil them to make them crisp. This is a fast process, so watch the croutons to be certain they do not burn.

Creamy and spicy, this soup will put the oomph back in your day. Be sure to wash your hands well after cutting the pepper. If you have sensitive skin, wear a pair f vinyl gloves before you work with the chili pepper.

What You Need:

4 chicken breasts, skin removed
6 cups milk
3 cans cream of chicken soup, 11 ounces each
1 cup sour cream
1 California green chili pepper
1 cup crispy oriental noodles
1 teaspoon ginger

How To Make It

Boil and shred the chicken breasts. Discard bones, if any.

Cut the chili pepper in half lengthwise. Discard seeds. Slice, then dice into very small bits.

Combine the chicken, milk, soup, sour cream, pepper, and ginger in the crockpot. Cover the crockpot and cook for 6 hours on low.

Divide the soup into 8 bowls. Sprinkle the crispy oriental noodles on top of each bowl of soup before serving.

Serves 8




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Boneless Chicken Thigh Recipes

Chicken thighs are often overlooked in recipes because of the popularity of boneless chicken breasts, which are more in demand. However, chicken thighs are juicier and much more flavorful. They are also very economical and if you are on a tight budget, there are lots of chicken thigh recipes you can make, whether you are looking for something international like easy chicken enchiladas or something for the summer like grilled chicken recipes.

You can use boneless chicken thighs in casseroles and stews and pretty much any dish where you would normally use chicken breast. You might like to use some chicken breast and some chicken thigh, for a contrast in flavors and textures.

How to De-Bone a Chicken Thigh

Bone-in chicken is cheaper than ones are which have been de-boned for you, so it is well worth learning how to take the bones out of your own. Taking the bone out of a chicken thigh is simple and it also means the chicken will have a shorter cooking time. If you are cutting up a whole chicken, you will need a sharp knife to slice through the joint where the drumstick meets the thigh. You will find the cartilage very soft so it is easy to cut.

Bone the drumstick using the same method as you used for the thigh. Cut along the top of the bone and slice deeply until the knife is touching the bone. You will be able to see the white bone in the cut you have made. Pull the bone upwards and away from the chicken thigh.

Cut into the chicken some more, so that you can remove the bone altogether. You will probably have to slice some more of the meat off the bone so you can get it out. Keep slicing away bits of sinew, tendons and skin until you have a boneless thigh.

Recipe for Crockpot Chicken Thighs in an Herby Orange Sauce

This is such a simple recipe and the fact that you can use a slow cooker means that you can leave this recipe to cook by itself all day while you are out. Serve this tangy citrus chicken dish with noodles or rice and perhaps some broccoli or beans on the side. This recipe serves four people.

You will need:



2 lbs skinless, boneless chicken thighs, in 1 inch pieces
Juice from 1 orange
Zest from 2 oranges
1/2 teaspoon crushed dried thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon crumbled dried rosemary
4 slices crumbled, cooked lean bacon
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons white sugar
2 crushed garlic cloves
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried basil
3 peeled, diced carrots
1 chopped onion
14 1/2 oz can diced peeled tomatoes
6 oz can tomato paste

How to make it:

Remove any visible fat from the chicken, then combine it with the orange juice and half the zest, tomatoes and their liquid, oregano, thyme, pepper, garlic, rosemary, onion, carrot, basil and tomato paste in a three and a half quart crockpot. Cover and cook on "low" for about six hours or until the chicken thighs are cooked through. Stir in the rest of the orange zest, the lemon juice, and sugar. Sprinkle the crumbled bacon over the finished dish.




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Barbeque Chicken Recipes That Win Competitions

If you are serious about winning the next cook off you go to and plan on using barbeque chicken recipes to do it, there are some important things to keep in mind on how to out cook the competition and make your recipe sing. It takes a delicate balance on the grill to win, and nothing is more important than that. So make sure you prepare yourself!

If you are grilling for competition, you must use charcoal! This is not an option. The difference between a charcoal grill and a gas grill is like the difference between using a toaster oven and a microwave. Would you microwave toast? No? Then why would you make a barbeque chicken recipe on a gas grill? There is no flavor in the flames, which are an essential key to your success in a cook off. I recommend Kingsford charcoal as they are the best quality available.

For the barbeque chicken recipe, make sure it contains a good balance of sweet and spicy. For the sweet, add some honey or teriyaki sauce to the mix. The sweetness acts as the yin to the yang of the spicy. The two are very much complimentary. For spicy, add some chili powder, ground pepper or cayenne to the mix and it will make your sauce taste amazing and with a nice kick as well.

When making barbeque chicken recipes for a competition, make sure your grill is set at a low temperature and the flames are very delicate, just right for cooking barbeque. You want to let your chicken sit at a low flame for about a half hour, and add the sauce at the end. If you add the sauce right at the beginning, you are bound to end up burning the sauce, which never tastes very good! So make sure to get a balanced sauce, cook slowly and add your sauce at the very end for the best barbeque chicken recipe at the cook off.




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7 Easy Slow Cooker Soup and Chili Recipes

For an easy to prepare meal using your slow cooker, try these delicious soup and chili recipes. They are quick to put together and can cook while you are away from home.

Slow Cooker Chicken Stew

Ingredients:

4 to 5 cups cooked chicken, chopped
1 large can whole tomatoes, undrained
2 to 3 large potatoes, cut into 1" pieces
1 medium yellow squash or zucchini, thickly sliced
1 large onion, chopped
1 can creamed corn
1/2 cup ketchup
1/2 cup barbeque sauce
1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Preperation:

Combine chicken, tomatoes, potatoes, squash, onion and pepper in cooker. Cover and cook on LOW setting for 5 to 7 hours, until potatoes are tender.

Add ketchup, barbeque sauce and corn, mixing well until combined. Cover and cook on HIGH setting for another 30 minutes.

Slow Cooker Three-Bean Chili

Ingredients:

1 pound ground beef or ground turkey
1 small onion, chopped
1 large can dices tomatoes, undrained
1 can kidney beans
1 can black beans
1 can pinto beans
1 8 ounce can tomato sauce
1 can chopped green chilies
1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder

Preperation:

Cook ground beef and onion in a skillet until ground beef is browned and onion is tender. Drain well. Place beef mixture in cooker.

Add remaining ingredients and mix well. Cover and cook on HIGH setting 6 to 8 hours.

Slow Cooker Navy Bean with Ham Soup

Ingredients:

6 cups water
5 cups dried navy beans, soaked overnight and drained
1 pound ham, cubed
1 can corn
1 large onion, diced
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt

Preperation:

Combine all ingredients and mix well. Cover and cook on LOW setting 7 to 10 hours, or until beans are tender.

Slow Cooker Chicken Chowder

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 1/2 pounds chicken, cut into 1/2" pieces
1 large onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, sliced
2 carrots, sliced
2 cups fresh or frozen corn
2 cans cream of potato soup
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup cream

Preperation:

Melt butter or margarine in skillet. Add chicken and cook until browned.

Add chicken, onion, celery, carrots, cream of potato soup, chicken broth and pepper to slow cooker. Mix well. Cover and cook on LOW setting 3 to 4 hours, or until chicken in cooked through and vegetables are tender.

Turn off heat. Stir in cream and allow to heat through, 5 to 10 minutes.

Slow Cooker Easy Turkey Soup

Ingredients:

2 pounds ground turkey, cooked and drained
1 large can whole tomatoes, undrained
2 cans beef broth
1 16 ounce bag frozen mixed vegetables
1/2 cup dry barley
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Preperation:

Combine all ingredients in slow cooker and mix well. Add water to just cover ingredients. Cover and cook on HIGH setting 3 to 4 hours or on LOW setting 6 to 8 hours until vegetables are tender.

Best Bean Soup Recipe

Ingredients:

6 ounces bacon, diced
8 to 10 cups chicken broth
3 cans Great Northern beans or Navy beans, drained
1 can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 large onion, chopped
1 package frozen carrots
2 teaspoons dried minced garlic
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Preperation:

Cook bacon in skillet until just cooked. Drain and place in slow cooker.

Add remaining ingredients to slow cooker, mixing well.

Cover and cook on LOW setting 6 to 8 hours, or until beans are tender.

Slow Cooker Chunky Chili

Ingredients:

1 pound ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
2 to 3 tablespoons chili powder
2 cans diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cans chili beans or kidney beans
1/2 cup salsa
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Preperatiion:

In a skillet cook ground been and onion until beef is browned and onion is tender. Drain well. Add to slow cooker.

Add all remaining ingredients, and mixing well. Cover and cook on LOW setting 5 to 6 hours.

Sprinkle with shredded cheese when serving, if desired.




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Fragrant and Tasty Vietnamese Chicken Recipes

Stir fried chicken recipes are usually associated with Chinese cooking but there is a whole new world of Asian flavor if you look at Vietnamese cuisine.

Vietnamese cuisine is known for using a mixture of delicate herbs and spices in one dish for subtle, complex flavors, which make it really good to eat.

Typical Vietnamese Ingredients

A lot of Vietnamese stir-fry recipes and other Vietnamese dishes use fish sauce. Vietnam is situated along the South China Sea coastline and fish is a common ingredient in this cuisine. Soy sauce, mint, lemongrass, basil, and cilantro are typical Vietnamese seasonings.

As well as chicken, pork, duck, goat and shrimp are used and some kinds of seafood. Beef is used but not in so many dishes. There are also a lot of Vietnamese vegetarian dishes because of the predominant Buddhist religion there.

How to Make Vietnamese Chicken Stir Fry

The following boneless chicken recipe is delicious served with boiled white rice or noodles. This makes enough for four people.

Do not be put off by the long ingredient list because a lot of the ingredients keep for a long time so you can use them in other recipes. You might need to get some of the ingredients from an Asian food store, like the fish sauce and bean paste.

Vietnamese Stir Fry Recipe with Chicken

You will need:


1 lb 8 oz boneless chicken breasts, sliced thinly
5 tablespoons lemongrass, chopped finely
1 red chili, sliced thinly
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
4 tablespoons sunflower oil
1 cinnamon stick
10 green onions, cut diagonally into 1 inch pieces
3 tablespoons ground bean sauce
12 oz green beans, in 2 inch lengths
1 carrot, in thin 2 inch strips
3 tablespoons fish sauce
1 handful peanuts
1 handful chopped, fresh cilantro leaves

How to make it:

Heat half the oil in a skillet over a medium heat, and then add the chicken. Cook it for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring often. Remove the chicken from the pan and drain it on paper towels.

Add the rest of the oil to the pan, and then add the garlic, lemongrass, chili, cinnamon, and cardamom, frying until fragrant. This will take about 3 minutes.

Add the green onions and fry for 2 minutes. Add the carrots and beans and fry for 8 minutes, stirring often. When the vegetables are cooked but still with a little bit of bite to them, put the chicken back in the pan. Add the bean sauce and fish sauce and stir fry everything until the chicken is warmed through. Discard the cinnamon stick.

Heat another pan over a medium heat and dry fry the peanuts until they are golden, and then chop them roughly. Divide the vegetables and chicken between 4 bowls and garnish with the cilantro and chopped, roasted peanuts.




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When you fancy a taste of the east, like stir fry chicken and lemon chicken are great options. Boneless chicken is a wonderful ingredient in eastern recipes because you can use a subtle and aromatic seasoning mix and still taste the chicken flavor. You will find Asian recipes like mandarin orange chicken, sweet plum chicken kabobs and easy chicken stir fry at her website.

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Chicken Crock Pot Recipes

The crock pot is used for cooking meat for a long period of time. The crock pot boils at a very low temperature. This way the actual cooking last longer. But doesn't require supervision as there is no risk of over-cook.

The best meat to use for these recipes is the chicken. The chicken meat is healthy and cooks great in the crock pot. The chicken is fat free so the cooking is slow and perfect. The chicken recipes take about 5 hours to cook.

Here is one of the best recipes for chicken. The recipe is an All Day Chicken.

What you need for this chicken crock pot recipe: orange juice, chicken stock, tomato paste, salt, pepper, sugar, soy sauce, garlic, oil, ginger, milk, water and the actual chicken.

First step when preparing a recipe to mix together the marinade ingredients. This has to be done the night before the actual cooking takes place. You have to mix all the ingredients together with the chicken in a large container. Then you must close the the container as well as you can. And the put it in the refrigerator.

In the morning all you have to do is pour the entire mix from the container into the crock pot. Let it boil slowly for 6-8 hours. After that turn the fire to high. And after one more hour the chicken is ready to be eaten.

This is the beauty of the chicken crock pot dishes. They are extra delicious and don't require too much effort on your side. It's true that a recipe does require a lot of time. In this case requires a whole night and day, but it's time in which you don't have to supervise the crock pot. Such recipe will surely impress your guests and it's great because you can spend your time cleaning or cooking other dishes. As the meat cooks by itself even if you do not give attention to it.




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Tex Mex Recipes That Are Okay For Diabetics, Too - Chicken Enchilada Casserole and Chili Con Queso

Two recipes for very tasty Tex Mex foods that are perfect for your family's table. And they are perfect for diabetics, too. If you have diabetics in your family or among your guests there will be no reason to prepare a second entree for them. Choose from Gold's Chicken Enchilada Casserole or Chili Con Queso. The Queso is great for sitting around in front of the TV watching football or other sport.

CHILE CON QUESO

1 lb ground beef

1 can kidney beans

1 can (8-oz) tomato sauce

1 tsp salt

1/2 cup chopped onion

1 can (16-oz) diced tomatoes, chili ready

chili powder to taste

dash of red pepper

shredded cheddar cheese

In a large deep skillet, brown the ground beef with the onion. Pour mixture into a colander and drain well. Rinse with hot water and drain. Wipe excess drippings from pan with a paper towel. Return mixture to skillet and add the beans, tomato sauce, salt, tomatoes, chili powder, and red pepper. Stir to blend ingredients well. Cover skillet and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Top individual servings with the cheese and serve with baked tortilla chips.

GOLD'S CHICKEN ENCHILADA CASSEROLE

2 chicken breasts

2 tbsp vegetable oil

1 onion, chopped

1 can (28-oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies

1 can (8-oz) tomato sauce

1 pkg enchilada seasoning mix

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/4 cup fresh chopped parsley

1 pkg (6-oz) corn tortillas

1 can (3.8-oz) sliced black olives

2 cups shredded Monterrey Jack cheese

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cook chicken breast in a skillet with a small amount of water, until tender. This takes about 15 minutes. Allow chicken to cool before shredding. Heat the oil in a large skillet and add the onion; saute until tender. Add the tomatoes, tomato sauce, enchilada seasoning, garlic powder and parsley, stirring to blend together. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to simmer, and cook, uncovered, for 15 minutes. Place a third of the corn tortillas in the bottom of a 9 x 13 x 2-inch baking dish that has been lightly sprayed with nonstick cooking spray. Pour a third of the meat mixture over the tortillas and layer with a third of the olives and a third of the cheese. Repeat layers two more times, ending with cheese. Bake uncovered for 30 to 40 minutes.

Yield: 8 servings of 1 cup each. Per serving: 320 calories, 25 g carbs, 21 g protein

Enjoy!




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Wine Pairing For Beginners - Pairing Wine With Soup Recipes

Pairing wine with soup tends to be more tricky than pairing it with chicken, beef, or fish. Just because soup is a liquid does not mean you cannot pair it with a nice wine, to enhance both the flavor of the broth and the taste of the wine. The key to finding a good match is to break down the ingredients in your recipe and find the key flavors.

For example, if you are trying to find a good pairing for a bowl of chili con carne, you would break the main chili components down into beans, beef, and tomatoes. Since the tomato flavor is strong in this dish, you would need to look for something, which does not have too much tannin or acidity. If you are using a lot of meat or beans, you could try something stronger with a medium or full-bodied finish, like a Malbec, Shiraz, or Cabernet Sauvignon.

When you apply the same principles to your homemade broth recipes, you will be able to find the perfect bottle every time. One of the most popular recipes is French onion soup. This would be great with a White Burgundy or Beaujolais. Seafood bisque is usually best with an earthy Sauvignon Blanc because its herby and citrus flavors complement the fish and seafood taste.

New England clam chowder is better with Chardonnay and do not worry about the oak flavor because it is nice with the corn taste. A dry German Riesling would also be a good accompaniment. Beef and vegetable broth would appreciate a hearty Shiraz or Cabernet Sauvignon. Perhaps you prefer white wines, in which case try a Gewurztraminer.

Chicken Soup And Wine

Chicken noodle soup is great with either Chenin Blanc or Pinot Noir, so if you have never served wine with your chicken broth recipes, why not give it a try? If you are serving a cream of chicken dish, try Viognier or Sauvignon Blanc instead because these are better with the creamy taste. Chicken gumbo would be great with a Pinot Noir and chicken tortilla soup or stew would be nice with a Spanish Rioja.

Although there are no hard and fast rules for such pairings, it pays to experiment because that is how you learn. If you are serving a hearty beef or game broth, you will probably want to serve a robust red.

If your broth is delicately flavored and features white meat or fish, you might find that a flavorful white is your best bet. Sweet or medium sweet white wines are good with Asian food or anything lightly aromatic and dry ones are nice with sweet or creamy soups.

You will not always want to serve a beverage with your chicken noodle soup, of course. If you are enjoying it for lunch, you might find that a chunk of crusty bread is the only accompaniment you need. However, if you might serve broth as an appetizer at a dinner party, it is worth knowing which wine is likely to pair well with your recipe.




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Preschool Cooking Recipes

Looking for great preschool cooking recipes? There are some great recipes out there that preschoolers are sure to like. Finding great recipes is important and you'll want options that kids will actually eat. There are plenty of recipes that are not only healthy and tasty for preschool meals, but some recipes are easy enough that you may be able to get preschoolers involved in the preparation as well. Here are a few great preschool cooking recipes that you may want to try out with your preschoolers.

Tasty Chicken Quesadillas

One great recipe to try out for your preschoolers is tasty chicken quesadillas. All you'll need is some cooked chicken all diced up, some salsa, corn kernels, flour tortillas, olive oil, cumin, chili powder, and grated cheese. Mix together a half cup of chicken, half a cup of salsa, a quarter cup of corn, and a half teaspoon of cumin. Then put tortillas on ungreased baking sheets. Have kids help you put the chicken mixture on each tortilla. Sprinkle some shredded cheese over the chicken and then top with another tortilla and press together. Brush with olive oil, sprinkle a bit of chili powder on top, and then bake the tortillas on 450 until done.

Special Grilled Cheese

If you are looking for a tasty and yummy meal for preschoolers, this one is a winner. It's a simple twist on regular grilled cheese. Simply make the grilled cheese the way you normally would, but along with the cheese you put in some turkey breast or some ham. They are simple to assemble, so the kids can help out. Also, it adds some protein to the sandwiches, which is great for kids.

Veggie Omelets

Feeding the kids breakfast? Well, here is a full breakfast meal that is easy to make. Kids can even personalize their own omelets if they want to. You'll need eggs and plenty of chopped veggies, such as onions, mushrooms, peppers, and tomatoes. Use about 1-2 eggs per omelet. Allow kids to choose the veggies they want in their omelet. Mix in some cheeses too for some dairy. This is a healthy breakfast or it even makes a good brunch meal.

Chicken Salad Sandwiches

Another great option for a meal for preschoolers is chicken salad sandwiches. It's easy to make and it feeds quite a lot at once. Simply boil some boneless chicken breasts. Allow them to cool. Once they are cool you can chop up or run through a food processor. Add mayonnaise, a bit of sour cream, relish, and a pinch of basil and garlic powder. Kids can help mix up the chicken salad and with guidance can even help put the salad on bread as well.

Healthy Pizza

Kids love pizza. In fact, there are very few kids that won't eat this tasty treat. So, why not make it for your preschoolers? You can make it healthy by avoiding too much meat and adding plenty of veggies. It's easiest if you purchase a crust already made, and a whole grain crust is especially healthy. Get the crust rolled out and spread tomato sauce on the crust, then sprinkle with the cheeses. Allow kids to help make the rest of the pizza, adding some pepperoni, onions, peppers,




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Cajun Chicken Recipes

These cajun chicken recipes are delicious. Just check these out and I'm sure you'll be amazingly surprised.

So here we go for some cajun chicken recipes:

>>Cajun Chicken Pasta

2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves in thin strips

1 c heavy cream (1 to 2)

1 green onion sliced

1/4 ts salt

1/4 ts basil

1/4 ts lemon pepper

1/8 ts garlic powder

1/8 ts pepper

2 tb butter

2 ts cajun seasoning

4 lg fresh mushrooms sliced

4 oz linguini cooked & drained grated parmesan cheese optional

8 sl green pepper

8 sl sweet red peppers

Place chicken and cajun seasoning in a bowl or resalable plastic bag; toss or shake to coat. In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté chicken in butter until almost tender, about 5-7 minutes. Add peppers, mushrooms and onions; cook and stir for 2-3 minutes. Reduce heat. Add cream and seasonings; heat through. Add linguine and toss; heat through. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese if desired.

>>Cajun Chicken Wings

2 1/2 lb chicken wings separated an

2 ts garlic powder

1 c flour

1/2 c cajun seasoning oil for frying

2/3 c louisiana hot sauce.

3/4 c plain yogurt

In a bowl, mix together yogurt, hot sauce and garlic. Add chicken and marinate overnight in the refrigerator. The following day, mix together flour and cajun seasonings in a bowl. Remove chicken from the marinade and coat evenly in flour mixture. In a wok or deep fryer, heat oil to 370f. This can be achieved by heating over medium high heat.

Use enough oil to cover 4 to 5 chicken wings at a time. Deep fry wings for approximately 8 minutes. Drain on paper towel. Serves 2 to 4

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Best Chili Recipes - You Can Lose Weight Eating This Low Calorie Chili

In this article we will look at a low calorie, high protein chili recipe that is sure to please you and your family or guests. It is not hard to make a quality dish of chili as many times this dish gets bad press as being fattening and this is just not the case.

I love chili! I can eat it anytime of the year and never be unhappy with it! It is fast, and cheap like some of the girls I dated in college but that is another story entirely! Many people think that chili is fattening because of the carbs associated with it in the form of beans. Let me be the first to tell you that no one person has ever gotten fat from eating beans unless they bury them in fat and grease. Period! Chili, if done properly whether it is beef, chicken, or even pork can be a low fat, high protein shot that tastes great! The secret is to get the flavor you want from the ingredients and not from the fat! Believe me, this is not hard to do. Here is a low fat, high protein chili with all the benefits of helping one to lose weight and stay healthy and not have all the fat that can be associated with day to day chili. This chili recipe will serve 6+/- people. In this recipe I will use beef, but you can substitute whatever kind of meat protein that you wish. Chicken, turkey, pork or even tofu if you want to make this a vegetarian style of chili. There are also tofu products that are textured like tofu sausage that is really excellent for chili recipes. So here we go with the ingredients.

The ingredients you will need are:

1. 1 1/2-2Lbs of lean ground beef. It should be 10% or less if you can get it.

2. 4 garlic bulbs finely chopped.

3 tablespoons of either California or New Mexico chili powder.

1 dash of cayenne for added heat if you like. The thermogenics and metabolism boost from it is good too!

I tablespoon of cumin.

1 teaspoon of smoked paprika.

1 large can of fire roasted tomatoes diced up. These cans are either 26 to 28 oz.

2 15oz can of some kind of red bean either kidney or Louisiana red bean. Pinto beans will do in a pinch though.

1 large onion chopped fine. Either a brown or red onion the choice is yours.

1 1/2 of a cup or more depending on taste of canned diced chilies. The Hatch chili variety is best in my opinion.

3 to 4 tablespoons of tomato paste.

1 or 2 dashes of Worcestershire sauce.

1 one little dash of salt or sea salt or even season salt, or you can leave the salt out for your guests to add themselves. I know salt make you hold water, but is some cases you just have to have some to bring the flavors of your food out.

OK! Lets cook:

1. Get your hands on a large skillet of either the no stick, stainless steel or my favorite a cast iron skillet and take your very lean ground beef and brown it up. When the beef is browned and not burned, it is time for you to drain off the excess fat from the skillet. I usually put the beef in a bowl and then take another bowl and place it on top of the bowl with the beef and squeeze down and tip sideways over the sink and squeeze all that extra fat out of the beef. I leave what little grease is still in the pan and if there is too much I drain it out until only a slick remains.

2. Now it is time for you to put the beef back into your skillet and put the garlic, chili powder, and cumin in for you to mix together on a low medium heat. When the total ingredients in the skillet are hot and simmering as you can tell from the little bubbles on the sides of the skillet it will be time for you to add y our tomatoes, onions, chilies, beans, and tomatoes to the recipes and stir them together and let them blend. It is good to let this mixture cook for 2 to 4 hours on low simmer and you should check it every now and again with your spoon to see if you want to add anything to this recipe. About ten minutes before the dish is done add your Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika and salt. Keep on low for another thirty minutes and then turn the heat off and let the flavors marry to each other. When your guests arrive it is chow time!




Note: If you feel that this chili recipe comes out too loose and your want to maintain it's low calorie status, then you can thicken it up by adding 4 tablespoons of arrow root to 3 to 4 tablespoons of water. Mix these two ingredients together and then pour into your chili mixture and stir and this will thicken it up without any added calories or added carbs.

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Chicken Delight Recipes - Easy & Quick To Prepare!

These chicken delight recipes are quick, easy and delicious. Just check these out and I'm sure you'll be amazingly surprised.

So here we go for some chicken delight recipes:

>> Orange Chicken Delight

1 can mandarin oranges

1 chicken mix

1 tablespoon soy sauce

1 tablespoon cornstarch

1/3 cup orange juice

1/4 teaspoon dry mustard

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Place chicken mix in dish so that chicken is on top, top with mandarin oranges. On the side, combine the orange juice, soy sauce, garlic powder, dry mustard and cornstarch. Pour this over chicken mixture. Freeze. To eat, heat thru.

>> Chicken And Peach Delight

1 ripe peach

1 tb milk

1 tb peach juice

1/2 c cooked boneless chicken, chopped

1/4 c cooked brown rice

2 ts wheat germ

Mix all ingredients together and chop roughly in a food processor or blender.

>> Teriyaki Chicken Delight

1/2 ts ground ginger

1/2 c teriyaki sauce

1/3 c medium dry sherry

1/4 c honey

2 ea garlic cloves, minced

2 tb vegetable oil

6 ea frying chicken quarters

First you need to cut the chicken into smaller portions. Then, Rinse and pat dry. Place in glass bowl to marinate. In small saucepan combine oil, honey, teriyaki sauce ginger and garlic. Bring to boil. Remove from heat and add sherry. Pour over chicken pieces. Cover tightly and refrigerate overnight, turning once or twice.

Grill, beginning skin side down, 6 to 8 inches from coals; turn every 10 minutes and baste with marinade. Cook for 25 to 30 minutes or until done and well browned.

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Chicken Breast Recipes - Amazingly Delicious!

These chicken breast recipes are delicious. Just check these out and I'm sure you'll be amazingly surprised.

So here we go for some chicken breast recipes:

Chicken Breasts With Bacon


6 Whole chicken breasts (skin boned, salt lightly)

2 Bunches of green onions

8 oz. cream cheese

1 lb Bacon (more or less)

Cream together cheese and chopped onions; form into 12 walnut sized balls. Wrap half a chicken breast around each one, and one or two slices of bacon around that in such a way as to cover as much of the chicken as possible.

Secure each little bundle with a toothpick or two. Then broil them on a rack, with a drip pan underneath 6 to 8 inches from the broiler unit. Turn occasionally, as they brown, and broil about 30 minutes, or until the bacon is done.
Mexicali Chicken Breasts


4 Chicken breasts, split

4 Eggs

1/4 c Bottled taco sauce

1/2 ts Salt

2 c Fine dry bread crumbs

2 ts Chili powder

2 ts Ground cumin

1 t Garlic powder

1 t Dried whole oregano, -crumbled

1/4 c Butter or margarine, melted

Shredded Ice burg lettuce

Shredded Longhorn or Cheddar cheese

Tomato wedges

Dairy sour cream

Remove skin from chicken breasts and wipe with damp paper towels. Beat eggs in a pie plate or shallow bowl with a fork; beat in taco sauce and salt. Combine bread crumbs, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder and oregano in second pie plate or dish.

Dip chicken breasts in egg mixture, then into crumb mixture to coat well. Arrange in a single layer in a large jelly-roll pan; drizzle with melted butter. Bake in a 375 F oven for 35 minutes until crisp and tender.

To serve, pile shredded lettuce on a large serving platter. Arrange the baked chicken on top. Garnish with shredded cheese, tomato wedges and sour cream. Serve hot, warm, or at room temperature.

Makes 8 servings.

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Deer Season Entertaining - Easy Venison Recipes

If you live anywhere near a hunter or hunting area, then chances are you are going to get some deer meat. There are some great, easy recipes besides the old, tried and true-deer chili, deer stew, deer roast with vegetables, deer stroganoff, grilled venison tenderloins or chicken fried deer steaks with gravy and mashed potatoes.



Deer Jerky



You aren't a true deer connoisseur unless you have tried to make your own deer jerky. You don't have to have a dehydrator; you can use your oven, set on 200-250, with a hot pad stuck in the oven door to let the moist air out. It can take anywhere from 5-10 hours, depending on how chewy you want it. You can use the meat from the ribs, the flank steaks and the scrap meat that doesn't end up ground in hamburger or sausage for this. Keep in mind that the meat you start with, ends up about a half or two thirds less after drying. Marinate ¼ inch strips and pieces overnight, in some liquid smoke, Tabasco sauce, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, a little seasoning salt, garlic powder and onion powder. Next day, spread meat on wire rack, foil underneath and put in oven until done, 5-10 hours.



An easy appetizer is Venison Cherry Spread



1 pkg. of softened cream cheese, ¼ to ½ cup of dried or fresh crushed cherries or pie filing and leftover cooked venison, roast or ground, (and a few red pepper flakes if desired for heat) and spread on crackers.



Venison Roll-ups are another easy appetizer



Simply slice steaks with the grain to make thin breakfast steaks. Roll around two or three asparagus or green onions, or one of each and secure with a moistened toothpick and throw on the grill until the meat turns brown.



Venison Roast Pizza is an easy leftover meal



Get a cooked, prepared pizza dough, or use a loaf of flatbread or French bread, split. Mix 1 pkg. of softened cream cheese with a tablespoon each of: horseradish sauce, ranch dressing, Italian dressing and spread on pizza dough or bread. Top with leftover venison roast or cooked ground venison, onions, pepper, olives or mushrooms, as desired, top with Italian blend or mozzarella cheese, bake at 350 until golden brown and cheese melts.



Crescent roll Venison Lasagna pie



Take 2 rolls of crescents and open on a pizza pan or (large round baking pan), spread with tips outward, like a sun shape. Mix together: ½ pound of venison, ½ pound sausage, tomato sauce, onions, peppers and green and black olives, and one pack of dry ranch dressing, prepared as instructions. Once mixed, place in the center of the "Sun", top with shredded cheese, fold all the points towards the middle, and bake at 375 until golden and inside is bubbly.



Venison Cottage Cheese Pie



Mix 1 pound of ground venison, mushrooms and onions together and put in a 9" frozen pie shell. In a separate bowl, beat 2 eggs and add 1 cup of cottage cheese and pour over the top of the meat mixture. Bake at 350 for 30-40 minutes until set, or top mixture turns golden brown.



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Slow Carb Recipes for Great Dietary Meals

If you are dieting, it is not a reason you should not enjoy in perfectly tasty and opulent meals you can cook from all the stuff you can eat . From veggies to all types of meat, combine excellent seasoning and various spices such as onion, garlic, mint, pepper, parsley and chili. Slow carb recipes will allow you to enjoy every meal and fill truly fed. You can combine your food any way you like and never feel hungry .



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Five Pepper Chicken Stew: Recipes That Blow Your Top Off!

When it comes to feeding family, I generally keep things mild. Children can be harmed be feeding them foods that they are not accustomed to. When it comes to exploring opportunities for a total burn out of your taste sensations, I invite over friends. Of course, those friends are willing to take a risk, and with some recipes such as this five pepper chicken stew, that risk can blow you away!

Peppers are an interesting ingredient in many dishes. Of course, I am not one to overdo things often, but when I want a true mingling of pepper sensation, this recipe is going to known your socks off. Ranging from a mild pepper to an intense pepper capable of melting wallpaper, the five pepper chicken stew is not only delicious, it will clean your sinuses.

Take a look at this simple recipe, and if you are brave, make it tonight.

Five Pepper Chicken Stew

Ingredients:

4 chicken breasts
4 fresh jalapeno peppers
4 fresh mulato peppers
4 fresh ancho peppers
1 fresh poblano pepper
4 fresh habanero peppers
4 medium tomatoes
1 large yellow onion
4 garlic cloves
4 medium baking potatoes
2 large carrots
½ cup hulled pepitas (pumpkin seeds)

Directions:
Remove skin and bones from chicken breasts and cut into one inch cubes. Remove the stem & seeds from the peppers and chop into ¼ inch pieces (please wear gloves when handling peppers), as well as the tomatoes and the onion. Remove skin from garlic cloves and slice thinly. Peel the potatoes & carrots and cut into one inch pieces. Combine all the ingredients in a large, thick pot and cook on medium low for three hours.

Beware: this will clean your sinuses!!

Tip: If the local market does not have the varieties of peppers listed above, experiment with variations available to you. This recipe uses very hot peppers.

Poblano peppers are one of the largest and mildest tasting green peppers in the category, meaty, juicy and large enough to use for stuffing, great for roasting & baking.

Mulato peppers are the dried Poblano pepper, flattened and wrinkled. It tastes a little like licorice, with undertones of cherry and tobacco.

Ancho peppers are the dried version of Poblano, or "people" peppers. Their flavor is somewhat sweet and somewhat raisin-like, with medium heat. The outer skin has a rich, sweet, raisin-like flavor, which is most commonly associated with the flavor of chili.

Jalapeno peppers are usually green, but sometimes red. Moderately hot, with an immediate bite.

Habanero peppers are also known as Scotch Bonnet, they are the hottest commercially grown pepper. They are generally green, red, orange, or yellow in color.

As you can see, there are some interesting sensations available with just this one dish. While getting fresh peppers is best, not all merchants will carry each pepper listed in this recipe. Toy with the peppers available in your local area to find the right mixture for you, and remember, peppers do taste differently as an ingredient of a mixture than as a solo food. Mix and match well to get the perfect sensational taste for you!



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