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SANDRA'S EASY ONE-PAN CHICKEN THIGH and RICE CREOLE BAKE

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First, I sear the chicken thighs, then add all the other ingredients, cover and bake for 50 minutes = absolute perfection with crispy, moist chicken and heavenly seasoned rice! Servings: 3-4 Prep: 5 Mins. Cook   10 Mins. Bake: 50 Mins. Rest: 10 Mins. INGREDIENTS Spice blend (divided): 2 teaspoons Creole seasoning (I use Tony Chachere's in the green container) 1 teaspoon Lawry's seasoning salt 2 teaspoons garlic powder 2 teaspoons onion powder 2 teaspoons paprika 1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper Chicken: 3-4 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs, (mine are from Costco the 3-pack tends to come with 3/4 thighs) 1/2 of above spice blend mixture (reserve other 1/2 for rice, below) 1 teaspoon Mazola oil Plus, 1 tablespoon Mazola oil for searing Rice: 1 cup raw Calrose rice (short-grain) Remaining 1/2 of spice mixture 1 tablespoon Worcestershire 2 tablespoons ketchup 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth 1 teaspoon lemon juice METHOD ...

SANDRA'S INSTANT POT CHICKEN THIGHS, POTATOES and CARROTS with GRAVY

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All are cooked at the same time in your Instant Pot; an easy recipe to learn to cook three things at the same time... Servings: (4) Prep: 10 Mins. Pressure build: 10 Mins. Cooking Time: 8 Mins. to saute, 13 Mins. under pressure, plus making gravy = 2 mins. longer Pressure release: 10 Mins naturally, then 1 Min. quick release INGREDIENTS Spice Rub Mixture 1/2 tsp Onion Powder 1/2 tsp Freshly Ground Black Pepper 1/4 tsp Poultry Seasoning 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder 1 tsp Paprika 1tsp Johnny's Seasoning Salt For Cooking Chicken Thighs, Potatoes, Carrots and Gravy prep 2 Tbsp Olive Oil 4 Chicken Thighs (I use skin on, bone in) 1 1/2 cups low-sodium Chicken Broth 4 Medium Russet Potatoes peeled, and cut in fourths 3 Medium Carrots scrubbed, and cut in thirds 1 teaspoon dried rosemary 1 Tbsp Lemon Juice For Gravy (slurry) 2 Tbsp cornstarch 1/4 cup cold water METHOD Put the spices in a small dish and mix together well. Sprinkle on both sides of chicken thighs. Press the Saut� button on the Inst...

SANDRA'S ALASKAN SWEET-N-TANGY MEATBALLS

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Moist and tender meatballs simmered in a delectable, sweet and tangy sauce. ~~~ You may also choose to serve these scrumptious meatballs with a meal as a side or over prepared steamed rice! Servings: (4 to 6) Prep: 15 Mins. Cook: 20 Mins. INGREDIENTS 1 large egg, beaten 1 cup barbecue sauce (I used Sweet Baby Ray's), divided 1 lb. lean ground moose (or venison, elk, caribou, beef, poultry) 3 tablespoons minced yellow onion 3 tablespoons peeled (Yes, peeled) and minced red bell pepper 1/4 cup panko 1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt (I used Johnny's) 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon canola oil 1 (8 oz can) pineapple tidbits (or crushed) in juice, undrained 1/4 cup water For a meal (serve with): --2 cups of rice, prepared according to package directions METHOD In a medium bowl, beat the egg. Add 1/4 cup barbecue sauce (reserving remaining 3/4 cup), ground meat, minced onion and bell pepper, panko, seasoning salt, and pepper; gently mixing just until blended. Using a...

SANDRA'S 30-MINUTE CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP with CHEDDAR CORNBREAD

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An all-time favorite...a quick and easy comfort meal that's oh so healthy for you! Be sure to favorite/print out this recipe as I'm sure you'll want to prepare this each and every time you find you have leftover chicken and/or turkey on hand... Servings: (6) Prep/Cook: 30 Mins. INGREDIENTS Soup: 1/2 tablespoon light olive 2 cups diced celery 1 cup diced carrots Pinch of red pepper flakes 1/4 cup dry minced onion 1 teaspoon dried basil 2 tablespoons dried parsley, divided (see below) 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic 1/2 teaspoon granulated onion 1/4 teaspoon lemon pepper 1/4 teaspoon ground poultry seasoning 1/8 teaspoon ground turmeric 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth 1/2 tablespoon white wine vinegar 1/2 tablespoon worcestershire 3 precooked, boned, skinned chicken thighs, roughly shredded, then cut into bite-size pieces 2 green onions, cut into 1/4" slices (both white and green parts) 1 (reserved) tablespoon dried parsley 1/4 cup frozen sweet peas Noodles: Prepared and ...

SANDRA'S ALASKA WILD DUCK with SECRET SAUCE over STEAMED RICE

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A wonderful Alaskan 'comfort food' recipe I created this evening that consists of one Pintail and another Mallard duck. ~ Thanks to my husband! ~ We'll be looking forward to having this fine dinner again and again... Servings: (8) Prep: 30 Mins. Cook: 1 Hr. INGREDIENTS 1/4 lb bacon, cut into 1/2" strips, browned (retain grease and drippings) 4 Alaska wild duck breasts, brined (See below*) = Must be brined 3 days prior 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1/4 teaspoon granulated garlic 1/4 teaspoon granulated onion Vegetables-herbs-spices: 2 cups sliced celery 1 cup chopped yellow onion 1/4 teaspoon dried sweet basil 1/8 teaspoon dried marjoram 1/8 teaspoon dried ground sage 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley 1/4 teaspoon granulated garlic 1/4 teaspoon granulated onion 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour Sauce: 1 can cream of mushroom soup 1 pkg dry brown gravy mix 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar 3-4 cups water (depending on sauce consistency) 1 tablespoon worcestershire 1/8 teaspoon...

SANDRA�S ASIAN SLOW-COOKER TERIYAKI CHICKEN

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A perfect dinner to quickly throw together either in the morning and slow cook on low for 8 hours, or during your lunch hour and slow cook on high for 4 hours... Servings: (6 to 8) Prep: 10 Mins. Slow Cook: High 4 Hrs, or Low 8 Hrs.; + Broil: 3-5 Mins INGREDIENTS: Chicken: 1 yellow onion, cut into wedges 6 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs 1-� cups brown sugar � cup low-sodium soy sauce � cup low-sodium chicken broth 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce (An Asian type of barbecue sauce) 1-inch piece of fresh ginger, grated (or 1 teaspoon ground ginger) 2 garlic cloves, minced � teaspoon freshly ground pepper Garnish: 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds --Prepared steamed rice --Prepared garden salad METHOD: In mixing bowl, combine brown sugar, soy sauce, chicken broth, hoisin sauce, ginger, garlic, and pepper, then set aside. Place onion wedges in bottom of slow cooker, chicken thighs on top, and pour teriyaki mixture over chicken. Cover slow cooker and co...