Author: Mike

Slow Cooker Tortellini Soup

I thought this slow cooker tortellini soup was absolutely fantastic. The sauce was perfect. Nice and tomato-y. But the big hit for me was the tortellini. It absorbed some of the great sauce and became great little scrumptious bites. I used fresh tortellini, but frozen would work just as well. So would ravioli.

Slow Cooker Tortellini Soup

It’ll Warm You To The Bone

Sprinkled with a bit of freshly grated Parmesan, this slow cooker tortellini soup was the ideal dish on a cool day.

Fennel can be a little too strong (that licorice flavor can drown out everything!), so use as much or as little as you like. Or not. And don’t be afraid to add a few splashes of hot sauce or a good amount of dried red pepper flake for some kick.

Crock-Pot 7 Quart Oval Manual Slow Cooker, Stainless Steel (SCV700-S-BR)
Crock-Pot 7 Quart Oval Manual Slow Cooker, Stainless Steel (SCV700-S-BR)

Also try my slow cooker spicy kielbasa cabbage soup. Perfect on a cool day.

Slow Cooker Tortellini Soup
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Slow Cooker Tortellini Soup

I thought this slow cooker tortellini soup was absolutely fantastic. The sauce was perfect. Nice and tomato-y
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword crockpot, slow cooker, soup, tortellini
30 minutes
Total Time 7 hours
Servings 6
Calories 448kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Chelsea’s Messy Apron

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat, breaking it up as it cooks.
  • Add the onion and garlic and cook another 2 minutes.
  • Add the crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, tomato paste and tomato soup to your slow cooker.
  • Stir in the sugar and all of the seasonings.
  • Add the beef mixture and beef broth. Stir.
  • Cover the slow cooker and cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 5-7 hours.
  • Twenty minutes before serving, add the frozen tortellini to the slow cooker. If you were cooking on low, set it to 'high'.
  • Cook another 20 minutes.
  • Serve garnished with parsley, Parmesan and ricotta cheese.

Notes

Serve with a slice of hot garlic bread.

Nutrition

Calories: 448kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 1412mg | Potassium: 326mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 237IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 150mg | Iron: 4mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Reynolds Kitchens Slow Cooker Liners, Regular (Fits 3-8 Quarts), 6 Count
Reynolds Kitchens Slow Cooker Liners, Regular (Fits 3-8 Quarts), 6 Count

No Bake Red Velvet Cheesecake

I cannot bake. I’m okay admitting it, too. So when my wife said the other day that she was jonesin’ for a red velvet cupcake, I came up with the next-best-thing: no bake red velvet cheesecake. I opted to make the cheesecake in miniature pre-baked (like I said, I don’t bake, and that includes baking pie crusts!). I like the little crusts because they have built-in portion control. You put a big ole cheesecake in front of me and I might have trouble keeping myself under control. Put a mini cheesecake in front of me and I can manage.

No Bake Red Velvet Cheesecake

So Easy. So Yummy.

You can’t get much easier than this no bake red velvet cheesecake. Just mix a few ingredients together and into the pre-made pie crusts it goes! Great vanilla and cocoa flavor with a perfect creamy texture. Very, very addicting little bites, that’s for sure.

KitchenAid 5 Ultra Power Speed Hand Mixer - KHM512, Ice Blue
KitchenAid 5 Ultra Power Speed Hand Mixer – KHM512, Ice Blue

Also try my black forest cheesecake.

No Bake Red Velvet Cheesecake
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No Bake Red Velvet Cheesecake

You put a big ole cheesecake in front of me and I might have trouble keeping myself under control. Put a mini cheesecake in front of me and I can manage.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword cheesecake
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 268kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Taste and Tell

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Place the cream cheese into a mixer bowl and beat until smooth.
  • Add the sour cream, sugar, food coloring, cocoa powder and vanilla extract.
  • Beat until smooth.
  • Gently fold in the whipped topping. Do not over mix.
  • Pour, spoon or pipe the filling into the crust(s).
  • Refrigerate for 4 hours before serving.
  • Top with additional whipped cream if desired.

Notes

Store pies in the fridge until ready to use.

Nutrition

Calories: 268kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 135mg | Potassium: 114mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 581IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Fullstar Mandoline Slicer for Kitchen, Cheese Grater Vegetable Spiralizer and Veggie Slicer for Cooking & Meal Prep, Kitchen Gadgets Organizer & Safety Glove Included (11 in 1, White)
Fullstar Mandoline Slicer for Kitchen, Cheese Grater Vegetable Spiralizer and Veggie Slicer for Cooking & Meal Prep, Kitchen Gadgets Organizer & Safety Glove Included (11 in 1, White)

Cedar-Planked Hot Dogs

Oh my goodness. I was just about as happy as a kid on Christmas morning as I cooked these cedar-planked hot dogs. I knew I was going to enjoy a truly tasty fantastic dog, topped with onion and crispy bacon that also had just a hint of cedar to them. The dogs cooked up super plump and moist. No overpowering sense of cedar. Just enough, there in the background. Perfect. After the onion and bacon got some cedar ‘happiness’ they went into a cast iron skillet on the grill to get cooked up the rest of the way.

Cedar-Planked Hot Dogs

The Hot Dogs Of Dreams

Just thinking about these great cedar-planked hot dogs has my stomach growling. What great tastes in each and every bite. One of my favorites of all time, that’s for sure.

Cedar Grilling Planks - 12 Pack
Cedar Grilling Planks – 12 Pack

Cooking on cedar planks (I use my Weber grills!) can really change the ordinary into something special, which is why I do it often. Check out my other cedar plank recipes: creamy mashed potatoes, Cajun mashed potatoes, Twinkies, beef sliders, chorizo portabellos, sausage sandwiches, shrimp and grits and spicy grilled shrimp.

Cedar-Planked Hot Dogs
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Cedar-Planked Hot Dogs

Oh my goodness. I was just about as happy as a kid on Christmas morning as I cooked these cedar-planked hot dogs.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword cedar plank, hot dogs
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 2 servings
Calories 348kcal
Author Mike

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 hot dogs
  • ½ medium sweet onion sliced
  • 2 pieces bacon chopped into 1/4″ pieces
  • 2 hot dog buns
  • Your favorite hot dog toppings

Instructions

  • Soak the cedar plank in water for 30 minutes.
  • Fire up your grill for direct and indirect cooking.
  • Place the plank rough-side down over high direct heat. Let the plank get nice and hot, smoke and even get a bit charred. Move to indirect heat.
  • Add the hot dogs, onions, and bacon to the plank. Close the grill and let the ingredients cook for 15 minutes. Make sure you have the heat high enough to make the plank smoke but don’t let it catch on fire. I keep a spray bottle full of water nearby just in case…
  • Remove the hot dogs to a plate.
  • Transfer the onions and bacon to a skillet on the stovetop over medium-high heat or use a small cast iron skillet on your grill since it’s already nice and hot.
  • Cook the onions and bacon until the bacon is crisped and the onions are done.
  • Meanwhile toast the buns as desired.
  • Serve dogs on buns topped with the bacon and onions and your favorite condiments.

Notes

I like to make a small shallow cut down the lengths of my hot dogs before cooking. They open up to hold toppings and also absorb more cedar flavor.

Nutrition

Calories: 348kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 673mg | Potassium: 262mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 9IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 102mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Cedar Grilling Planks - 12 Pack
Cedar Grilling Planks – 12 Pack

Slow Cooker Pizza Casserole

All the flavors of pizza in a casserole, made in a slow cooker. There’s plenty of cheese and pepperoni so you can overlook the lack of a crunchy crust. The perfect one-pot meal on a rainy, cool late winter evening. You can make it more ‘your way’ by adding Canadian bacon, mushrooms, different cheeses… whatever you prefer.

Slow Cooker Pizza Casserole

Beware Sad Pasta

Be careful to not overcook the pasta. Pasta is not the most slow cooker-friendly item in the world. If you over cook the pasta it will become mushy. Not happy mushy either. So error on the side of caution and serve this slow cooker pizza casserole as soon as the pasta is cooked. It’s sorta like my pizza pasta bake, but with a twist.

Crock-Pot 7 Quart Oval Manual Slow Cooker, Stainless Steel (SCV700-S-BR)
Crock-Pot 7 Quart Oval Manual Slow Cooker, Stainless Steel (SCV700-S-BR)

Also check out my slow cooker ravioli lasagna. It has all the flavors of lasagna in a simple slow cooker dish.

Slow Cooker Pizza Casserole
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Slow Cooker Pizza Casserole

All the flavors of pizza in a casserole, made in a slow cooker. There’s plenty of cheese and pepperoni so you can overlook the lack of a crunchy crust. 
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword casserole, crockpot, pizza, slow cooker
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 5 hours 45 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 376kcal
Author Based on a recipe from 101 Cooking for Two

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Italian sausage
  • ½ medium sweet onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 28 ounce crushed tomatoes
  • 1 cup water
  • 4 ounces pepperoni sliced, divided
  • 1 small green bell pepper. chopped
  • 2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 cups Mozzarella cheese shredded, divided (plus more for garnish if desired)
  • 2 cups farfalle or your favorite pasta
  • parsley chopped, for garnish
  • Parmesan freshly grated, for garnish

Instructions

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Crumble in the sausage and cook until almost done.
  • Add the onion and cook until the meat is completely done.
  • Add the garlic and cook for one more minute.
  • Transfer meat to a slow cooker set to low.
  • Stir in the tomatoes, water, all but 12 slices of the pepperoni, the oregano, salt, pepper, and 1 cup of the cheese. Mix well.
  • Add the pasta and stir.
  • Top with the remaining pepperoni and cheese and cover.
  • Cook for 5 hours and serve garnished with parsley, Parmesan and more mozzarella cheese.

Notes

You can also add mushrooms in when cooking the onions.

Nutrition

Calories: 376kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 1746mg | Potassium: 461mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 499IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 179mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Reynolds Kitchens Slow Cooker Liners, Regular (Fits 3-8 Quarts), 6 Count
Reynolds Kitchens Slow Cooker Liners, Regular (Fits 3-8 Quarts), 6 Count

Slow Cooker Ravioli Lasagna

As much as I prefer cooking outdoors, I still love cooking dishes inside in a slow cooker, specially on days when the weather is a bit questionable. Preparation is almost always simple, even though the final results can be quite fantastic. I went into making this slow cooker ravioli lasagna thinking it’d be ‘ok’. I came out thinking ‘wow, that was excellent’.

Slow Cooker Ravioli Lasagna

The Easiest Lasagna Recipe Ever

All the flavors of a great lasagna, but done so easily with very little effort. The sauce was nice and tasty, the ravioli cooked up perfectly, and of course, there was ooey-gooey cheese.

You can substitute frozen raviolis if you like. Nothing beats the taste of fresh ravioli in this slow cooker ravioli lasagna. Even though this is a quick not-much-from-scratch dish, there’s no reason to not add some fresh ingredients. Fresh ravioli can be found in a tiny fridge in the pasta aisle in our local grocery store.

Crock-Pot 7 Quart Oval Manual Slow Cooker, Stainless Steel (SCV700-S-BR)
Crock-Pot 7 Quart Oval Manual Slow Cooker, Stainless Steel (SCV700-S-BR)

It’s possible that I added a few pinches of red pepper flake to this lasagna because, well, I like a little kick in everything I make. I left it out of the recipe below.

Also try my slow cooker spaghetti and meatballs and also my slow cooker pizza casserole. They’re yummy too!

Slow Cooker Ravioli Lasagna
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Slow Cooker Ravioli Lasagna

All the flavors of a great lasagna, but done so easily with very little effort. The sauce was nice and tasty, the ravioli cooked up perfectly, and of course, there was ooey-gooey cheese.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword crockpot, lasagna, ravioli, slow cooker
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours 15 minutes
Total Time 5 hours 30 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 285kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Crumble in the sausage and cook until almost done.
  • Add the garlic, garlic powder, salt and pepper and cook another minute.
  • Add in the pasta sauce, Italian seasoning, basil and oregano.
  • Add a layer of the meat mixture to a slow cooker.
  • Top with some of the ravioli.
  • Add another layer of meat followed by more ravioli. Continue until all of the meat and ravioli are used.
  • Cook for 4 hours on low.
  • Top with cheese and cook 1 more hour until the cheese is melted.

Notes

You can use frozen ravioli. Just cook first package instructions and drain well.

Nutrition

Calories: 285kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 884mg | Potassium: 184mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 201IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 165mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Reynolds Kitchens Slow Cooker Liners, Regular (Fits 3-8 Quarts), 6 Count
Reynolds Kitchens Slow Cooker Liners, Regular (Fits 3-8 Quarts), 6 Count

Mexican Bean Dip on the Char-Broil Big Easy

Note: This recipe was developed using the Char-Broil Big Easy Oil-Less Fryer. If you are cooking using the Char-Broil Smoker-Roaster Grill you should cook with the lid open and the temperature set to High. You might also need to adjust the cooking time.

I love a spicy bean dip. Served up with a big ole bowl of warmed tortilla chips. Melted cheese, refried beans, spicy sausage, and lots of heat. I made this Mexican bean dip on the Char-Broil Big Easy in no time at all. You can make it in your oven too, just as easily. But making it outdoors is so much more fun!

This dip is not shy on heat. You can tone it back by using regular chorizo instead of hot (or substitute ground beef or sausage) and skipping the jalapenos.

Mexican Bean Dip on the Char-Broil Big Easy

Easy Clean-Up

Disposable mini meatloaf pans are great for cooking up dishes like this Mexican Bean Dip on the Char-Broil Big Easy. You can fit 4 of them on the cooker at once if you use the Big Easy Bunk Bed basket. That’s enough to feed a small crowd for sure.

Char-Broil The Big Easy Bunk Bed Basket
Char-Broil The Big Easy Bunk Bed Basket

It’s always a good idea to keep a few spare grease trays on hand for your Char-Broil Big Easy.

Char-Broil 2425514W12 Big Easy Grease Tray, Silver- 5 pack
Char-Broil 2425514W12 Big Easy Grease Tray, Silver- 5 pack

Love your Big Easy as much I love mine? Check out my Big Easy Add-Ons page and my free Big Easy eCookbook!

Mexican Bean Dip on the Char-Broil Big Easy
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Mexican Bean Dip on the Char-Broil Big Easy

I made this Mexican bean dip in no time at all. You can make it in your oven too, just as easily.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword Big Easy, Char-Broil, dip
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 122kcal
Author Mike

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Crumble the sausage into a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Cook until almost done.
  • Add the onion and garlic and continue cooking until the meat is done.
  • Stir in the beans, cumin and oregano.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Fire up your Big Easy (or preheat your oven to 350 F if cooking in the oven).
  • Divide the meat mixture between the pans.
  • Divide the hot jalapenos and taco sauce between the pans.
  • Place into the Big Easy or oven and cook for 10 minutes.
  • Add cheese to the tops of the dips and cook for another 10-15 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
  • Top with olives and green onion and serve with warm tortilla chips.

Notes

If cooking in the oven use a 9″ x 9″ baking dish instead of the aluminum pans.

Nutrition

Calories: 122kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 808mg | Potassium: 40mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 366IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 107mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Char-Broil The Big Easy Bunk Bed Basket
Char-Broil The Big Easy Bunk Bed Basket

Slow Cooker Fire-Eater Pulled Pork

There’s no reason to make so-so pulled pork in your slow cooker. Give it some kick. Like my slow cooker fire-eater pulled pork. It’s got some kick. Fire-eater rub and hot sauce will wake up your taste buds, that’s for sure. Tender, moist pork makes for the perfect sandwich on a cold day.

Slow Cooker Fire-Eater Pulled Pork

Not Just For Sandwiches

I also ended up using this slow cooker fire-eater pulled pork in homemade hot pockets and on nachos. It’s great stuff, and can be used as just about any dish. Also try it on baked potatoes! Yummy! And baked potatoes? One of my favorites. Just heap on some of pork. Add sour cream. Black olives. Maybe a little chopped onion. A couple of jalapeno slices. Now that’s a baked potato!

I prefer Cholula original hot sauce in dishes like this fire-eater pulled pork. It’s spicy, but it’s not so overwhelmingly hot that you can’t still taste the dish.

Crock-Pot 7 Quart Oval Manual Slow Cooker, Stainless Steel (SCV700-S-BR)
Crock-Pot 7 Quart Oval Manual Slow Cooker, Stainless Steel (SCV700-S-BR)

Also try my slow cooker BBQ beef.

Slow Cooker Fire-Eater Pulled Pork
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Slow Cooker Fire-Eater Pulled Pork

There’s no reason to make so-so pulled pork in your slow cooker. Give it some kick. Like my slow cooker fire-eater pulled pork.
Course American
Cuisine Main
Keyword crockpot, pulled pork, slow cooker, spicy
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 8 hours 45 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 234kcal
Author Mike

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of rub around all sides of the pork.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add pork and brown on all sides. Remove to a plate.
  • Turn off the heat to the skillet and let cool slightly.
  • Slowly (keep your arms, hands and face back as it may splatter!) add 3/4 cup of water to the skillet and whisk.
  • Pour mixture into a slow cooker on low.
  • Add the vinegar, tomato paste, remaining 3 tablespoons of the Fire-Eater rub, and 2 cups of water to the slow cooker and whisk to combine.
  • Add the meat and cover.
  • Cook for at least 8 hours or until the meat is falling apart. If the liquid does not completely cover the pork you may want to turn it every few hours.
  • Remove the pork to a cutting board and chop.
  • Transfer the slow cooker liquid to a saucepan over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Stir in the hot sauce. Reduce heat to a simmer and simmer until reduced by half, stirring occasionally.
  • Return the meat to the slow cooker and add the reduced liquid.

Notes

Serve on buns, on nachos, on baked potatoes… however you prefer!

Nutrition

Calories: 234kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 102mg | Sodium: 338mg | Potassium: 726mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 104IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Reynolds Kitchens Slow Cooker Liners, Regular (Fits 3-8 Quarts), 6 Count
Reynolds Kitchens Slow Cooker Liners, Regular (Fits 3-8 Quarts), 6 Count

Chipotle Shake’N Bake

It has been a long, long time since I have made Shake’N Bake pork chops. They were a staple in my bachelor days. I also recall my mom making Shake’N Bake chicken or pork chops back when I was knee-high to a grasshopper. Honestly, I’d forgotten all about it until the other day when I came across a copycat recipe for Shake’N Bake. I instantly flashed back to the pork chops of years passed, and thought… boy, I really need to make those again. So I made the copycat of the mixture, but of course I had to add my own little twist. That twist came in the form of great, spicy smoky chipotle powder. What a great addition. I so loved these chipotle Shake’N Bake pork chops.

Chipotle Shake'N Bake

Smoky Spicy Greatness

Don’t go crazy adding the seasoning to this chipotle Shake’N Bake. You want just enough to get a hint of smokiness. A hint of heat. Subtle is what you are after and that’s what you’ll ended up with. If you want less subtle and enjoy curry, try my curry Shake’N Bake. My lowcountry smothered pork chops are a true treat too!

RoyalHouse 6 Pack 32 Oz Plastic Spice Jars with Red Cap, Clear and Safe Plastic Bottle Containers with Shaker Lids for Storing Spice, Herbs and Seasoning Powders, BPA Free, Made in USA
RoyalHouse 6 Pack 32 Oz Plastic Spice Jars with Red Cap, Clear and Safe Plastic Bottle Containers with Shaker Lids for Storing Spice, Herbs and Seasoning Powders, BPA Free, Made in USA

My favorite way to use chipotle Shake’N Bake is on pork chops cooked in my Big Easy.

Chipotle Shake'N Bake
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Chipotle Shake’N Bake

Don't go crazy adding the seasoning to this chipotle Shake’N Bake. I wanted just enough to get a hint of smokiness. A hint of heat. Subtle is what I was after and that’s what I ended up with. 
Course Seasoning Mix
Cuisine American
Keyword pork chops, spicy
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 3 cups
Calories 616kcal
Author Mike

Equipment

Ingredients

Copycat Shake’N Bake

Instructions

Copycat Shake’N Bake

  • Combine the dry ingredients in a bowl.
  • Add the oil and stir until the lumps are all gone.
  • Store in an air-tight container for up to 2 months until ready to use.

For pork chops

  • Preheat oven to 425 F.
  • Rinse chops and pat dry.
  • Working in batches, transfer chops to a resealable bag.
  • Add chipotle Shake’n Bake mix.
  • Seal and shake to coat chops.
  • Shake off excess coating and transfer chops to a foil-lined baking sheet.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes or until done.

For chicken

  • Preheat oven to 400 F.
  • Working in batches, transfer chicken pieces to a resealable bag.
  • Add chipotle Shake’n Bake mix.
  • Seal and shake to coat chicken.
  • Shake off excess coating and transfer chicken to a foil-lined baking sheet.
  • Bake for 40-45 minutes for bone-in chicken or 20 minutes for boneless chicken until done.

Notes

Always stir before using.

Nutrition

Calories: 616kcal | Carbohydrates: 85g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Sodium: 3161mg | Potassium: 338mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 1095IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 226mg | Iron: 6mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

AOZITA 14 Pcs Glass Spice Jars with Spice Labels - 4oz Empty Square Spice Bottles - Shaker Lids and Airtight Metal Caps - Chalk Marker and Silicone Collapsible Funnel Included
AOZITA 14 Pcs Glass Spice Jars with Spice Labels – 4oz Empty Square Spice Bottles – Shaker Lids and Airtight Metal Caps – Chalk Marker and Silicone Collapsible Funnel Included

Delicious Egg Salad

I fire-roasted a batch of eggs on my Char-Broil Big Easy the other day. Why? Well, first to see if I could, and second, to make a delicious egg salad for sandwiches for the week’s lunches. Of course you can use regular old stove-top boiled eggs just as well. Or microwaved. Well, I’m not sure about that. I’ve never microwaved eggs.

Delicious Egg Salad

Easiest Lunch Ever

Just like chicken salad, this delicious egg salad is so easy to put together and the result is so good. Nothing makes for a better, quick lunch. You can have it as a side or just put it on toasted bread for a great sandwich.

Oh, and don’t be afraid to add a pinch or two of cayenne to your salad. A bit of a kick is a good thing.

DASH Electric Rapid Egg Cooker for Hard Boiled/Poached/Scrambled Eggs or Omelets with Auto Shut-Off Feature, Black, 7 Egg Capacity
DASH Electric Rapid Egg Cooker for Hard Boiled/Poached/Scrambled Eggs or Omelets with Auto Shut-Off Feature, Black, 7 Egg Capacity

Also try my crazy good avocado egg salad.

Delicious Egg Salad
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Delicious Egg Salad

Just like chicken salad, this delicious egg salad is so easy to put together and the result is so good. Nothing makes for a better, quick lunch.
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Keyword eggs, salad
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 213kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Place the chopped eggs into a medium bowl.
  • Gently fold in the mayonnaise, mustard and green onion.
  • Season with salt, pepper and paprika and stir gently.
  • Serve on bread or crackers.

Notes

Stir before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 213kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 226mg | Sodium: 212mg | Potassium: 98mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 377IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Fullstar Mandoline Slicer for Kitchen, Cheese Grater Vegetable Spiralizer and Veggie Slicer for Cooking & Meal Prep, Kitchen Gadgets Organizer & Safety Glove Included (11 in 1, White)
Fullstar Mandoline Slicer for Kitchen, Cheese Grater Vegetable Spiralizer and Veggie Slicer for Cooking & Meal Prep, Kitchen Gadgets Organizer & Safety Glove Included (11 in 1, White)

Roasted Cabbage Wedges with Onion Cajun Sauce

We have long loved roasted Brussels sprouts. Roasted sprouts are fantastic (as opposed to the boiled sprouts I hated as a kid). When I saw this idea for roasted cabbage wedges with onion Cajun sauce I immediately added it to my to-do list.

Brussels sprouts are often referred to as mini-cabbages. So using the same approach to roast cabbage as sprouts should be great, right? Yes! Yes! It’s fantastic! Absolutely great! Top them with an easy-to-make (you just whisk a few ingredients together!) mustardy sauce and they are truly fantastic!

Roasted Cabbage Wedges with Onion Cajun Sauce

A Different Way To Make Cabbage

No matter how you do it, you’ll love these roasted cabbage wedges with onion Cajun sauce. I like to cut the cabbage into 1/2″ – 3/4″ thick slices. A consistent thickness means that the pieces cook evenly all the way across. Versus if you cut them into wedges, where the thicker end won’t be as tender as the thinner one. That’s personal preference, and either way is fine. One advantage to cutting them into wedges is that they do have a different texture from one end to the other. Kinda of mixes things up.

Make sure you grip the cabbage tight as you slice it, though, or it’ll fall apart!

Whisks for Cooking, 3 Pack Stainless Steel Whisk for Blending, Whisking, Beating and Stirring, Enhanced Version Balloon Wire Whisk Set, 8"+10"+12"
Whisks for Cooking, 3 Pack Stainless Steel Whisk for Blending, Whisking, Beating and Stirring, Enhanced Version Balloon Wire Whisk Set, 8″+10″+12″

Also try my slow cooker stuffed cabbage rolls.

Roasted Cabbage Wedges with Onion Cajun Sauce
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Roasted Cabbage Wedges with Onion Cajun Sauce

Brussels sprouts are often referred to as mini-cabbages, so using the same approach to roast cabbage as sprouts should be great, right? Yes! Yes! It’s fantastic! Absolutely great! Top them with an easy-to-make mustardy sauce and they are truly great!
Course Side
Cuisine American
Keyword cabbage, Cajun, onion
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 112kcal
Author Based on a recipe from An Oregon Cottage

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425 F.
  • Place cabbage slices on a baking sheet with a Silpat mat or sprayed with non-stick spray.
  • Brush cabbage with oil and season with salt and pepper.
  • Place in oven and roast 20 minutes or until slightly softened and lightly charred.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the sauce by melting the butter in a small saucepan.
  • Whisk in the remaining ingredients and season with salt and pepper.
  • Remove roasted cabbage slices from the oven and serve drizzled with the sauce.

Notes

The sauce is great on hot dogs, too.

Nutrition

Calories: 112kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 96mg | Potassium: 210mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 384IU | Vitamin C: 42mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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