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Thin-Crust Thai Chicken Pizza (like Papa Murphy’s)

This pizza is hot and sweet and amazingly delicious: A crispy thin crust topped with sweet chili sauce, grilled chicken, zucchini slices, crushed red pepper, onions, and mozzarella cheese. Yield:  one 16-inch pizza (8 large thin slices) Ingredients:  Crust: 1/2 cup warm water (115 degrees)1/2 teaspoon salt1 1/3 cups all-purpose… Read more »

Grilled Cedar Plank Salmon

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Grilled salmon fillet on a cedar plank for amazing flavor! Yield:  Varies, but approx. 4-6 servings Ingredients:  One (2-3 pounds) salmon fillet*Lemon juiceLiquid smoke flavoringBlack pepperSaltGarlic (dry, granulated)Paprika2 tablespoons melted butter 1 large cedar plank** for grilling, soaked in water for 30+ minutes Instructions:  1. Preheat gas grill on high,… Read more »

Grilled Broccoli and Cauliflower

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Broccoli and cauliflower florets tossed with olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper and grilled Yield:  4-6 servings Ingredients:  2 medium-large red onions, cut into halves and thickly sliced4 cups broccoli florets (bite-size)1 medium head cauliflower, washed, trimmed and cut into florets (bite-size)2 teaspoons salt1/2 teaspoon black pepper1-2 tablespoons minced garlic… Read more »

Grilled Half Chicken

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A whole chicken, cut in half and grilled for a tender, moist, rotisserie-like chicken! Yield:  6 servings (varies depending on size of chicken) Ingredients:  1 whole chicken (4-6 pounds), cut in half (see video below)4 cups water1 tablespoon salt1/2 tablespoon granulated garlic1 teaspoon black pepper To season: Oilsaltpeppergranulated garlicpaprika Instructions: … Read more »

Grilled Peppers with Chicken Santa Fe

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Crisp-tender grilled bell pepper halves, stuffed with a delicious Chicken Santa Fe rice and shredded Mexican cheese blend Yield:  8 stuffed pepper halves Ingredients:  4 large bell peppers (any color), halved with stems and seeds removedOlive oil1 clove garlic, minced1/2 cup diced onion1/2 cup diced fresh tomato1/4 cup chopped bell… Read more »

Hearty Beef and Lentil Chili

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A delicious chili made with beef, lentils, tomatoes, vegetables, and seasonings! This easy, from-scratch chili tastes amazing! Yield:  about 5 quarts Ingredients:  2 to 2.5 pounds ground beef or inexpensive steak*1 medium onion, diced (about 1 cup)2 cloves garlic, minced1 bell pepper (any color), diced2 cans (14.5 ounces each) diced… Read more »

Biscuit Crust Pizza

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A flaky, melt-in-your-mouth biscuit dough pizza that’s quick and easy! Yield:  12 slices Ingredients:  Biscuit Crust Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour1 tablespoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt5 tablespoons cold butter, sliced3/4 cup milk Topping Ingredients: 1 tablespoon melted butter3/4 cup pizza sauce3 cups (12 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheeseAny other toppings of… Read more »

Chicken a la King

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A creamy chicken gravy with peppers and mushrooms, served over hot rice Yield:  4 servings Ingredients:  1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter1/3 cup all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup chicken broth1 cup milk2 cups diced cooked chicken1 4-ounce can sliced mushrooms, drained1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper1 cup white rice, cooked according… Read more »

Homemade Enchilada Sauce

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A smooth, red enchilada sauce that’s easy to make and so delicious! Yield:  5 cups Ingredients:  3 cups chicken broth, vegetable broth, or even just water1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes*2 tablespoons olive oil1 large clove garlic, minced1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 teaspoon ground cumin1/3 cup chili powder1 teaspoon salt1/2 cup… Read more »

Easy Refried Beans

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Quick and easy homemade refried beans! These beans are soft, flavorful, and good enough to eat all by themselves! Yield:  about 2 cups Ingredients:  2 cups cooked pinto beans*2 tablespoons oil1 small clove garlic, minced1 tablespoon chopped onion1 tablespoon chopped green pepper1/4 teaspoon ground cumin~1/2 cup water, as neededSalt, to tasteYour… Read more »