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The Best Soup and Stew Recipes

Cooler weather has arrived here in Indiana, and that means time to make our favorite big bowls of comfort food! Here are some of our favorite soup and stew recipes. Sure to fill you up and heat you up too!

Smoked Sausage Nacho Soup

I wouldn't change anything about this smoked sausage nacho soup.

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Sopa De Fideo (Tomato Noodle Soup)

A wonderful traditional Mexican family dish.

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Slow Cooker Hearty Sausage and Beans Soup

This soup is packed with flavor, despite how simple it is to make.

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Slow Cooker Kielbasa Sauerkraut and Potato Soup

You can leave out the caraway seeds if they aren't your favorite.

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Slow Cooker Ham and Bean Soup

Incredibly delicious comfort food!

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The Best Vegetable Soup

Don't be shocked about the amount of dried basil. It might seem like a lot, but this recipe makes a LOT of soup.

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Slow Cooker French Onion Soup

Perfect on a cold day, this soup is packed with fantastic onion flavor.

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Mac and Cheese Soup

This soup was fantastic. It made for the perfect bowl of happiness on a cold, dreary winter’s day. Just the right amount of seasoning. Just the right of cheese. And oh so creamy smooth. I should’ve doubled the recipe.

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Easy Kicked-Up Tomato Soup

You have those cans of tomato soup just sitting there in the pantry. It’s not bad soup. But those cans have been sitting there for a reason. That soups needs a little something.

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Chicken Noodle Soup

This soup hit the spot, starting with an absolutely divine-tasting broth. Tender, flavorful chicken and a surprise… chickpeas… round out a big bowl of happiness.

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Homemade Creamy Cheddar Soup

Four servings? Ok, maybe. You’ll think that before you taste this creamy cheddar soup. After that first taste you’ll be thinking… only one serving! And all mine!

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Stuffed Cabbage Soup

No need to mess with making actual cabbage rolls, this soup combines all the same great flavors in a bowl without having to worry about stuffing boiled cabbage leaves.

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Creamy Pimento Cheese Soup

If no one had been looking, I would’ve just put down my spoon and picked up my bowl of creamy pimento cheese soup and poured it right into my mouth.

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Cream of Celery Soup

We both found this soup to be absolutely outstanding. It’s very creamy with just the right celery flavor.

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Celery and Cheddar Soup

This celery and cheddar soup takes only a few minutes to put together, and just a few hours to cook in a slow cooker. When it’s done, you get to enjoy a creamy, smooth cheesy soup that has a wonderful hint of celery.

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Creamy Cheese and Tomato Soup

This soup has just the right amount of tomato. And just the right amount of creamy cheese goodness. Every bite is perfectly rich in flavor.

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Copycat Campbell’s Bean and Bacon Soup

It really is "M'm m'm good."

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Cheeseburger Soup

This thick, creamy cheeseburger soup absolutely hit the spot on a really cold day here in Indianapolis. We’ve had temperatures well below zero for days now. Having a big batch of this soup on hand really helped warm us up!

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Creole-Style Bean Soup

You had me at ‘okra’. I love okra. Grilled, fried, sauteed, roasted… or tossed into this Creole-style bean soup.

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Alphabet Soup

This simple soup was fun to eat. It certainly brought back childhood memories of a quick bowl of alphabet soup for a school day lunch.

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Homemade Cream of Mushroom Soup

To get such great mushroom flavor, this soup is packed with mushrooms, both fresh and dried that have been reconstituted. If you really, really love meaty mushrooms, then you’ll love this soup right out of the pot.

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Mexican Corn Soup

This Mexican corn soup is a great way to showcase a good sweet corn.

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Chet’s Trucker Stew

I don’t know Chet. I don’t even know if Chet is a trucker. But I do know that Chet’s Trucker stew is amazing.

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Roasted Chicken Noodle Soup

Wonderfully tasty thick, hearty soup.

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Slow Cooker Spicy Kielbasa Cabbage Soup

Don’t let the ‘spicy’ part scare you. For us, at least, this soup did not come out overly spicy at all. The flavors mellow a bit as the soup cooks throughout the day.

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Cheddar Cheese Soup

This soup is crazy good. Heavenly good. Creamy. A bit smoky thanks to the bacon. A just a slight kick of heat.

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Slow Cooker Spicy Spaghetti and Meatball Soup

I have a slow cooker (er, crockpot) for the same reasons everyone else does. I on occasion like a great, easy meal that I can toss into the pot and not have to fuss with

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Spicy Tomato Soup

Wow. Talk about the perfect bowl of soup for a cold day. This spicy tomato soup is just fantastic. Super tomato flavor, with a hint of basil, and a really, really nice spicy kick.

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Classic Hot and Sour Soup

I found this classic hot and sour soup to be so fantastic I couldn’t stop eating it. The broth is insanely tasty despite being so easy to make. There’s a great contrast between the woodsy mushroom and citrus lime flavors.

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Lentil Soup with Smoked Turkey

The smoked turkey adds just the right something to this Lentil soup. The soup could stand on its own without it, it’s just that good, but add in the turkey and oh yes, soup happiness!

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Southwestern Turkey Soup

It’s easy, it’s fast, and it is absolutely packed with great flavors. And it doesn’t matter how you cooked your turkey, whether it be smoked, fried, baked or roasted.

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Country Five Bean Soup Mix in a Jar

I made a few of these Country Five bean soup mixes in a jar and gave them out as gifts. The soup is simple and tasty and quite hardy. I keep a few jars of the mix on hand for a quick and delicious soup any time.

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The Best Big Easy Appetizer And Dessert Recipes

The Char-Broil Big Easy is great at cooking everything, including appetizers and desserts. Here are some of my favorites!

Loaded Roasted Twinkies on the Char-Broil Big Easy

This is the world’s easiest dessert. And they can be topped with darn near anything you have in the pantry, fridge or freezer.

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BBQ Shrimp in Oyster Shells on the Char-Broil Big Easy

BBQ Shrimp in Oyster Shells on the Char-Broil Big Easy are so good you'll find yourself eating making them again and again!

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Yard Bird Wings on the Char-Broil Big Easy

Yard Bird wings are always my go-to way of cooking wings.

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Brazilian Pineapple on the Char-Broil Big Easy

Deliciously sweet pineapple, brushed with coconut milk and sprinkled with cinnamon-infused sugar. Roasted to perfection. Brazilian pineapple on the Char-Broil Big Easy is a win.

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Roasted Peanuts on the Char-Broil Big Easy

Deliciously roasted peanuts ready in no time!

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Pickle Poppers on the Char-Broil Big Easy

“They’re too darned spicy”, Aunt Martha said. Well, today is Aunt Martha’s lucky today because now she can chow down on some super-tasty pickle poppers without worrying about the heat.

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Roasted Pumpkin Seeds on the Char-Broil Big Easy

Crunchy salty seeds ready in no time!

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Bacon Jalapeno Tots on the Char-Broil Big Easy

The key to cooking bacon-wrapped tater tots on the Char-Broil Big Easy is to cook them until they just start to char. They won’t be super crispy yet. That happens after you take them out of the cooker and they cool. The bacon will crisp up as it sits.

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Bacon BBQ Chicken Bombs on the Char-Broil Big Easy

Good doesn’t even come close to describing these. Each bite pops with tender, moist chicken, cheese-stuffed jalapenos, bacon and BBQ sauce.

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The Best Big Easy Side Dish Recipes

The Char-Broil Big Easy is great for cooking just about everything. Don’t overlook the side dishes. It’s great for those, too! Here are some of my favorites!

Spicy Barbeque-and-Bacon Baked Beans on the Char-Broil Big Easy

Spicy Barbecue-and-Bacon Baked Beans on the Char-Broil Big Easy

Use a hickory BBQ sauce to add a bit of that outdoorsy flavor.

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Pimento Cheese Scalloped Potatoes using the Char-Broil Big Easy

Tender creamy potatoes with pimento cheese that you won't be able to resist!

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Roasted Garlic Parmesan Potatoes on the Char-Broil Big Easy

The sauce is amazing, and has quickly become one of our favorites.

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Apple Pie Baked Beans on the Char-Broil Big Easy

I added onion and bacon. These beans are amazing!

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Twice Baked Potatoes on the Char-Broil Big Easy

Absolutely fantastic baked potatoes. I prefer to use disposable mini-meatloaf pans for this recipe. They fit into the Big Easy perfectly and are easy to handle. If you heat more than two mini pans at a time you'll need a Bunk Bed basket.

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Easy Corn-on-the-Cob on the Char-Broil Big Easy

I was already addicted to sweet corn-on-the-cob before this recipe came along. The Big Easy, though, made my addiction much, much worse.

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Roasted Carrots on the Char-Broil Big Easy

Mmmm. Lovely sweet delicious roasted carrots. Made on the Char-Broil Big Easy in no time at all. Nothing fancy, nothing hard, just great flavor.

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Cajun Corn-on-the-Cob on the Char-Broil Big Easy

This Cajun corn-on-the-cob is just another great side dish. As with just about anything on the Big Easy, it’s no-fuss and as easy as can be.

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Hash Brown Patties on the Char-Broil Big Easy

Just toss a few little cakes-of-potato-goodness into the cooker and in no time you have crispy golden brown hash browns.

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Roasted Cauliflower on the Char-Broil Big Easy

This roasted cauliflower came out absolutely delicious. Tender and flavor-packed, with just a hint of smokiness from the bacon. And as with anything I cook on my Big Easy, it was easy to make.

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Herb Roasted Mushrooms on the Char-Broil Big Easy

I used smaller baby portabella mushrooms but you can use any mushrooms you wish, even mixing up types when you make herb roasted mushrooms on the Char-Broil Big Easy. Just keep in mind that larger mushrooms or mushrooms with thicker caps might take a bit longer to cook.

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French Fries on the Char-Broil Big Easy

Woo hoo! French fries on the Char-Broil Big Easy! Crispy, hot French fries! Perfection in a pan, and ready in only minutes. Don’t want to heat up the house with the oven making fries during the warmer months? Just toss some (frozen) fries into the Big Easy!

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The Best Big Easy Main Dish Recipes

The Char-Broil Big Easy is great at cooking just about everything but I particularly love using mine for main dishes. Here are some of my favorites!

Easy Large Turkey on the Char-Broil Big Easy

No brines. No fancy rubs. Just a 16 pound turkey, a little oil, and some seasoning and 10 minutes per pound.

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Old Bay Crab Legs on the Char-Broil Big Easy

I can eat a scary amount of crab legs. Fortunately, I don’t have to tell you just how much a ‘scary amount’ is, but when the crab legs are as great as these Old Bay crab legs cooked on my Char-Broil Big Easy, I cannot control myself.

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Honey-Chipotle Glazed Ham on the Char-Broil Big Easy

I’m a big fan of cooking honey-chipotle glazed ham on the Char-Broil Big Easy. The ham gets a nice roasted flavor, a bit of a crispy outside, and a super-moist inside.

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Cajun Marinated Chicken on the Char-Broil Big Easy

Ready in less than an hour it’s perfect sliced. Perfect cubed over salads. Perfect picked up and devoured.

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Shake ‘N Bake Pork Chops on the Char-Broil Big Easy

Crazy tasty, the chops were unbelievably moist and tender. Every bite was so good, I hated coming to the end.

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SPAM on the Char-Broil Big Easy

Yep, I did it. I was expecting not-so-spectacular results. What I got was deliciousness

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Hot Dogs on the Char-Broil Big Easy

I could’ve fired up my gas grill to cook a batch of hot dogs. Or lit some charcoal. That’s when I had a ‘duh’ moment. The Big Easy! It cooks everything great, so why not use it!

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Garlic Lobster Tails on the Char-Broil Big Easy

Tender, buttery, garlicky lobster tails cooked absolutely spot-on perfect. .

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Chiavetta’s Chicken on the Char-Broil Big Easy

Roasted on the Char-Broil Big Easy, the chicken had a wonderful garlicky, vinegary flavor with wonderfully crunchy skin.

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Simple Roast Chicken using the Char-Broil Big Easy

Delicious chicken time-after-time.

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Mini Lasagna on the Char-Broil Big Easy

Fantastic lasagna cooked in no time!

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Kick’N Chicken Legs on the Char-Broil Big Easy

These Kick’N chicken legs on the Char-Broil Big Easy came out fantastic, just like all the other poultry I’ve ever cooked on the Big Easy. Super moist and tender.

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Pulled Pork on the Char-Broil Big Easy

Cooking a pork butt on the Big Easy was not only easy and quick (compared to a 10-12 hour cook time on my smoker), but the end product came out super moist and tender. The meat shreds very easily, perfect for BBQ sandwiches or my favorite, BBQ pulled pork baked potatoes.

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Baby Back Ribs on the Char-Broil Big Easy

I’d make these ribs again. And again. You can fit 2 racks into the Big Easy (they have to be cut to fit as they have to be around 11″ or so or less in length).

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St. Louis Ribs on the Char-Broil Big Easy

I could not have been happier with how great these St. Louis-style ribs on the Char-Broil Big Easy came out.

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Beer-Can Seasoned Chicken on the Char-Broil Big Easy

The seasoning is so good you can leave out the beer can. The Big Easy cooks up chicken so moist and tender you won’t notice it’s not there, and the Weber seasoning packs such great flavor you’ll be as happy as if you did use the beer.

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The Best Deep-Fryer Recipes

I love deep-fried food. Maybe a little too much! But that’s ok, I consider them a treat so I make sure to always use my deep-fryer for something special! These are my favorite deep-fryer dishes to make at home.

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Copycat Long John Silver’s Fish-and-Chips

Now I can make my own copycat Long John Silver’s fish and chips. And if I want extra crunchies I just add a few drops of batter to the oil and in seconds… extra crunchies!

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Turkey and Stuffing Egg Rolls

When I came across this idea for making egg rolls packed with turkey and stuffing there was no way that I was going to wait until I had Thanksgiving leftovers to make them.

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Nashville Hot Chicken

There’s good and then there’s great. Nothing beats Nashville hot chicken when it comes to great fried chicken. The best, light, crunchy coating that you can imagine. Tender, moist chicken. And of course, heat. Plenty of heat. I could make and eat Nashville hot chicken any day of the week.

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Homemade Onion Rings

I’m addicted to onion rings. And I’m picky about them. I’m picking about the coating. It has to be light and crunchy and it has to stick to every inch of the onion. And I’m picky about the onion. Each bite has to be ‘clean’.

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Copycat Long John Silver’s Chicken Planks

Fried in the same great crunchy batter as the fish planks, chicken planks were just as addicting as the fish. And oddly (for me as a kid), just as good with malt vinegar sprinkled on them.

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Spicy Red Onion Rings

Oh, all those years spent eating (and enjoying!) onion rings made from white or sweet onions. Not wasted years, but years of missed opportunities of eating spicy red onion rings.

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Copycat Long John Silver’s Hush Puppies

I made the fish. I made the fries. And I made the chicken planks. And now, I’ve made the hush puppies. They have the perfect texture and the perfect corn flavor.

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Spicy Texan Onion Rings

Along came these spicy Texan onion rings and every last bit of self-control I might have had was gone in an instant. I seriously do not remember what else we had for dinner the night I made these. Could’ve been filet mignon. Doesn’t matter. The rings were the star.

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Copycat Captain D’s Batter Dipped Fish

I’m a big fan of battered fried fish. Add in some fries, a side of tartar sauce, and give me a bottle of malt vinegar and I’m one happy guy. This copycat of Captain D’s batter dipped fish checks all my boxes.

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Copycat Culver’s Cheese Curds

Oh my goodness. There should be a big ‘danger’ sign next to these copycat Culver’s cheese curds. Danger because you’re going to want to eat them all.

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Cajun Fried Shrimp

I’ve never had wings or shrimp that I didn’t absolutely love. Like these Cajun fried shrimp. Lightly crunchy. Stick-to-the-shrimp batter. A little heat. Perfectly cooked.

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Beer Battered Shrimp and Fries

“I’ll have the beer battered shrimp and fries and… a side salad.” No. No one has ever said that. This isn’t a salad-on-the-side kind of dish. It’s seriously battered, deep-fried decadence, from start to finish.

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Bacon and Blue Cheese French Fries

There are few things as dangerous as a plate of bacon and blue cheese French fries.

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Cajun Fried Chicken Sandwich

This Cajun fried chicken sandwich is absolutely packed with flavor. The chicken is oh-my tender, juicy and even has just a bit of a kick.

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Garlic Parmesan Pizza Rolls

Delicious little bites that disappear in no time!

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Copycat Outback Steakhouse Gold Coast Coconut Shrimp

The dipping sauce is addicting. You might want to double the amounts.

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Hot Honey Fried Chicken Sandwiches

Forget those wimpy fast-food chicken sandwiches.

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Honey Hot Fried Shrimp

Some of the best shrimp you'll ever have.

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The Best Hot Dog Recipes

I’m a huge fan of hot dogs. Nothing beats a perfectly-cooked dog topped with the best flavors. No plain ole dogs here, these are all something special!

Alpine Hot Dogs

These Alpine hot dogs combine great mushroom flavor with yummy all-beef hot dogs and great creamy nutty Swiss cheese. Every bite is delicious.

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Blue Moon Hot Dogs

The coolness of the salad on these blue moon hot dogs contrasts well with the just-off-the-grill wieners.

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Cajun Hot Dogs

Do this next time you cook up some hot dogs. Take a few hot dogs and roll them in Cajun seasoning before cooking them on the grill. That’s it. The result? Totally great.

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Carolina Hot Dogs

I love putting coleslaw on my pulled pork sandwiches, so why not take that same idea and completely amp-up a hot dog? A grilled all-beef dog. Tender moist smoked pulled pork. Tangy Carolina coleslaw. These Carolina hot dogs were a big hit in our house.

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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.

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Big Mac Hot Dogs

One of the most fun things I've made!

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Charlie Mac Dog

Everything about this dog screams yummy.

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Cowboy Hot Dogs

Now THESE are hot dogs. You’ve got your smoky crispy bacon. There’s sauteed sweet onions and mushrooms. And cheese.

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French Connection Hot Dogs

These French Connection hot dogs have quickly become a favorite in our household. We love the crunch from the fried onions, the creamy cheese, and the spicy BBQ sauce. These dogs disappear fast.

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German Cowboy Hot Dog

I could’ve eaten more of these German Cowboys hot dogs than I’ll ever admit online. Or admit even in person for that matter!

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Big Kahuna Hot Dogs

From the moment i ran across this great idea for the Big Kahuna hot dogs I knew one thing: I was going to go big on the pineapple and spicy on the BBQ sauce.

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Grilled Cuban Hot Dog

Although certainly not an authentic take on the (yummy) Cuban sandwich, these grilled Cuban hot dogs do remind you of the tastes of the handheld classic.

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Islander Hot Dogs

These Islander hot dogs are another example of a great dog that doesn’t take a lot of work to put together. Think hot dog. Think salad. Put them together.

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Pickled Hot Dogs

When I made these pickled hot dogs, a little voice in the back of my head kept asking if I was making Vienna sausages. To which I replied, No. They may sort of look like Vienna sausages (if they came in a jar), but oh my, they are something completely different.

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Seattle-Style Hot Dogs

Mmmmmm. Oh my goodness. Where have I been that I didn’t know that slathering cream cheese on a hot dog is just about the best thing ever?

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Stroganoff Hot Dogs

These Stroganoff hot dogs combine grilled onions and mushrooms with a creamy sauce and fresh toppings.

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The Best Quick Fix Recipes

Nothing complicated. No long ingredient lists. The best quick fix recipes are just that. My favorite recipes that take minimal time and effort but still taste great.

Quick Fix Roasted Garlic And Herb Potato Chips

The solution to boring potato chips.

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Quick Fix Copycat McRib Sandwich

I actually prefer 2 patties per sandwich.

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Quick Fix Pizza Tots

I created a ‘quick fix’ category here so I’d have a place to click on for my easiest recipes. A short list of ingredients and a short amount of time is the rule. Like these quick fix pizza tots

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Quick Fix Turkey Reuben Sandwiches

Use thin- or thick-sliced turkey sandwich meat.

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Quick Fix Turkey Manhattan

What leftover turkey was made for.

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Quick Fix Franch Dressing

Franch dressing is more proof that sometimes easy is best.

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Quick Fix Herbed Fries

Who doesn’t keep a bag or two (or more) of frozen fries on hand at all times? Yep, easiest side dish in the world, ready in no time. But no reason for them to be boring.

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Quick Fix French Bread Pizza

I’ve been doing the best I can to keep our meals simple these days. These quick fix French bread pizzas have been a regular staple in our house since we’ve been keeping at home as much as possible.

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Quick Fix Gumbo

All the flavors of a full-blown gumbo, but in a lot less time.

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Quick Fix Broccoli and Cheese Baked Potatoes

I use Green Giant's frozen broccoli and cheese to top these quick fix baked potatoes,

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Quick Fix Asian Fries

Since I was grilling up a few Asian pork burgers for dinner, I needed some fries to go with them. Something with a bit of Asian zing to it.

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Quick Fix Copycat McDonald’s Chicken Sandwich

I love cooking meals from scratch. But sometimes reality hits and I have to throw something together that doesn’t require a lot of preparation. That’s where this quick fix copycat of McDonald’s chicken sandwich comes in. In less than 30 minutes I get to enjoy a rather tasty chicken sandwich.

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Quick Fix Homemade Breakfast Sausage

I use a great seasoning mix from A.C. Legg’s that I picked up on Amazon. It has just the right blend of spices without having too much sage or black pepper.

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Quick Fix Pickle Relish

For a spicy version of this quick fix pickle relish, just add a few good pinches of dried red pepper flake. You’ll want to let the relish ‘get happy’ in the fridge for a few hours before using it so that it gets good and spicy.

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Quick Fix Spicy Pickles

These quick fix spicy pickles absolutely hit the spot. I love dill pickles, and I love a little spiciness so it was easy to love these pickles.

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Quick Fix Tex-Mex Corn Chip Chili

This may well be my wife's favorite chili. I have to admit, it’s mighty good. This quick fix Tex-Mex corn chip chili is definitely quick fix. The only way you could make a chili any quicker is if the entire dish came out of a single can.

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Quick Fix Spicy Salsa

Don't let the simplicity fool you. This salsa has great flavor.

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Quick Fix Broccoli and Cheese Baked Potatoes

I use Green Giant's frozen broccoli and cheese to top these quick fix baked potatoes,

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Quick Fix Frank’s RedHot Original Seasoning Potato Chips

You don't need to grab the expensive chips when you make quick fix Buffalo-flavored potato chips.

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The Best Rotisserie Recipes

Nothing’s more fun than watching food go around-and-around while it cooks to perfection! I love using my rotisserie on my grill. Time and time again, the results are great. These are the best rotisserie recipes!

St Louis-Style Ribs using a Rotisserie

These were winner-winner ribs for sure!

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Rotisserie Roasted Potatoes

Oh how I do love roasted potatoes. I love the creamy insides. I love the crispy, golden skin. Baby potatoes are my favorites, but I'll take a good roasted fingerling any day of the week,

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Tender and Juicy Rotisserie Chicken Breasts

I used my rotisserie to grill breasts that were brined for a few hours. The brine not only tenderizes, it also adds a nice light herby flavor.

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Deluxe Rotisserie Chicken Wings

The Only Fire basket clamps the wings in so they don’t roll around so much. Now, cheap, thin, skinny wings are still gonna roll a bit. I buy big, meaty wings. They definitely weren’t bouncing around.

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Rotisserie Roasted Peanuts

These nuts are perfectly roasted, with just the right crunch and just the right grilled flavor.

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Rotisserie Pineapple Bourbon Glazed Boneless Ham

You can use this approach on any pre-cooked ham, smoked or not. I found this rotisserie pineapple bourbon glazed boneless ham to be absolutely delicious. I could not sampling the slices as I cut them.

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Rotisserie French Fries

My rotisserie French fries came out fantastic, with a great crispiness and flavor. No need to heat up the kitchen, just fire up your grill!

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Rotisserie Chicken Wings

One thing is for sure, this is not the last time I’ll be making rotisserie chicken wings. Perfectly crispy wings cooked up in no time, using a gas or charcoal grill. Nothing but yumminess here!

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Easy Rotisserie Chicken

I was excited to fire up and make an easy rotisserie chicken for one of my first cooks on the new grill. The process was simple, quick, and the end result was absolutely delicious. I was so very, very glad I got a rotisserie!

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Brazilian Rotisserie Pineapple

One of the things I learned while making Brazilian rotisserie pineapple is that the eyes on a pineapple grow up the sides at an angle. You get a really great presentation when you remove them in a spiral pattern. And it gives the coconut milk and cinnamon sugar more places to stick to.

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The Best Slow Cooker Recipes

I’m a huge fan of my slow cooker. Nothing boring here, just great easy recipes!

Slow Cooker Shrimp Boil

I’ve eaten my share of shrimp boils. But honestly, there’s no such thing as having had too many shrimp boils.

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Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak

This slow cooker Salisbury steak meat patties not only tasted fantastic they had the perfect texture.

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Slow Cooker Hearty Sausage and Beans Soup

This soup is packed with flavor, despite how simple it is to make.

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Slow Cooker Cubed Steaks with Gravy

Comfort food at its best!

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Slow Cooker Kielbasa Sauerkraut and Potato Soup

You can leave out the caraway seeds if they aren't your favorite.

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Slow Cooker Ham and Bean Soup

Incredibly delicious comfort food!

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Slow Cooker New England Clam Chowder

This slow cooker New England clam chowder was much. much better than I ever expected.

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Slow Cooker Down-Home Chili Dogs

Slow cooker down-home chili dogs are perfect for those lovers of sloppy, dripping, great dogs.

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Slow Cooker Ranch Corn Chips

Packed with Ranch flavor, you can't beat this simple snack recipe.

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Slow Cooker Kids’ Sloppy Joe

I like to keep these simple, like I remember as a kid.

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Slow Cooker Meat Lovers Chili

Three meats to satisfy any carnivore’s desires. The perfect combination of spices and heat. This is the perfect chili for a cold day.

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Slow Cooker French Onion Soup

Perfect on a cold day, this soup is packed with fantastic onion flavor.

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Slow Cooker Beans ‘n Wieners

When I was a kid bean n’ wieners were one of my favorites. Here I am many years later and well, nothing much has changed because I still love them.

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Slow Cooker Spaghetti and Meatballs

Yummy meatballs in a flavorful sauce, with the pasta already mixed in. It really doesn’t get any easier.

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Slow Cooker Holiday Green Bean Casserole

We’ve all had it. The traditional holiday green bean casserole. Well, scrap that and move on to this slow cooker holiday green bean casserole. Same idea, but oh, so much better.

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Slow Cooker Party Shrimp

This is absolutely the easiest way to cook up a big batch of shrimp for a party.

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Slow Cooker Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

It was a cold day. The kind of day that screams stick-to-your-ribs comfort food. These slow cooker stuffed cabbage rolls hit the spot and then some.

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Slow Cooker Chopped Corned Beef Reuben

There’s nothing fancy about this Reuben. It’s your standard fare. Slow-cooked corned beef, tender, and then chopped. Mixed in with well-rinsed and drained kraut. Easy dressing, cheese, and rye. Done.

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Slow Cooker Delta Sausage

Smoked sausage is great in this slow cooker Delta sausage dish, but if you find Andouille sausage, use it instead. It’ll add even more flavor to an already delicious meal.

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The Best Meatloaf Recipes

I’m a huge fan of meatloaf. Meaty. Tender. Moist. Delicious. Sliced thin. Slicked thick. Anyway you do it, you can’t go wrong with meatloaf. These are what I consider to be the best meatloaf recipes.

Jalapeno Cheddar Meatloaf

Deliciously moist with a nice spicy kick!

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Stove Top Stuffing Meatloaf

The stuffing adds the best flavor to the meatloaf.

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Cedar Plank Meatloaf

Oh my goodness. I was already a card-carrying meatloaf addict before cedar plank meatloaf came into my life. Now, my meatloaf obsession is completely out of control.

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Mexican Meatloaf

This Mexican meatloaf takes meatloaf to a new spicy, flavor-packed place. There’s absolutely nothing boring about it, that’s for sure, from the tender moist meat mixture, packed with vegetables, to the spicy smoky tomato salsa topping. Is it just as great the next day? Oh, it’s even better!

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Barbecue Meatloaf

You never, ever have to tell me twice that dinner is ready if it involves meatloaf. I’ve never had a meatloaf that I didn’t like. And I’ve had a few that I absolutely loved, like this barbecue meatloaf.

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Copycat Cracker Barrel Meatloaf

This is great meatloaf. It has the perfect balance of texture and flavor. It’s not crazy different than what grandma would make. It’s old school and it’s incredibly great. Great on a plate sliced or on bread as a meatloaf sandwich. You can’t beat it.

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Easy Creole Meatloaf

This easy Creole meatloaf hit the spot and it definitely did not break my meatloaf rule. Great flavor. Moist. And just a hint of spiciness.

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Smoked Habanero Meatloaf

This smoked habanero meatloaf is by far my favorite. The meat comes out tender, with a nice smokey flavor (though you can make it in the oven and still have a fantastic dish).

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Smoked Italian Meatloaf

When I saw this idea for a smoked Italian meatloaf I was all over it in a heartbeat. It’s a combination of what I consider a fairly traditional meat mixture infused with Italian flavors, but then comes the tasty cool part. It’s stuffed with prosciutto, arugula, and provolone cheese! Mama mia!

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Cajun Meatloaf

This Cajun meatloaf is unbelievably tender and tasty. The vegetable mixture is amazing, keeping the meatloaf moist and adding some crunchy to boot.

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Deluxe Smoked Habanero Meatloaf

This smoked habanero meatloaf is by far my favorite. The meat comes out tender, with a nice smoky flavor (though you can make it in the oven and still have a fantastic dish). And of course, there’s a kick.

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Pepper Jack Meatloaf

I was all over this cheesy pepper jack meatloaf recipe when I came across. It's like a Juicy Lucy burger but in meatloaf form.

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Meatloaf TV Dinner Part 1: The smoked meatloaf

Fantastic meatloaf. Absolutely the best meatloaf you’ll ever eat.

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Mini Habanero Meatloaves on the Char-Broil Big Easy

These crazy-good mini habanero meatloaves cooked on the Char-Broil Big Easy cook in almost no time at all, which is a good thing because you’ll want to get to eating them as soon as possible.

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Spicy Hot Meatloaf using a Grill

Delicious grilled meatloaf with a nice kick.

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Meatloaf Smash Burgers

Flavor-packed juicy smash burgers!

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All-American Meatloaf on the Char-Broil Big Easy

These all-American meatloaves are fantastic. And so unbelievably easy. From making the meat mixture to cooking them, they are about as hassle-free as you can get.

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BBQ Meatloaf Sandwiches

As much as I do love meatloaf, for me the best meatloaf is on a sandwich like on these BBQ meatloaf sandwiches.

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