Category: Main Dishes

40 Garlic Clove Chicken Sandwiches

I made a big ol’ batch of 40 garlic clove chicken the other day. It’s a garlic lover’s dream, for sure. Well, I had a bit of chicken leftover, and I thought… boy, this sure would be awesome on a sandwich. So I made 40 garlic clove chicken sandwiches. That’s 40 cloves of garlic, not 40 sandwiches to be clear!

40 Garlic Clove Chicken Sandwiches

No Such Thing as Too Much Garlic

The Kaw-Cajun Comeback sauce (courtesy Chez John, RIP my friend) which is good on absolutely anything and everything, really works well with theses 40 garlic clove chicken sandwiches. Couple that with fresh crunchy bread and good toppings and you have a great sandwich.

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Love garlic like me? Try my woodfired garlic oyster crackers.

40 Garlic Clove Chicken Sandwiches
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40 Garlic Clove Chicken Sandwiches

I made a big ol' batch of 40 garlic clove chicken the other day. It’s a garlic lovers dream, for sure. Well, I had a bit of chicken leftover, and I thought… boy, this sure would be awesome on a sandwich.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Author Mike

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Warm the chicken.
  • Slather rolls with the Comeback sauce.
  • Add tomato and lettuce and serve.

Nutritional values are approximate.

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40 Garlic Clove Chicken

Yes, 40 cloves of garlic went into making this 40 garlic clove chicken. Yes, the house smelled like garlic. A lot. But, it was worth it. I was worried that the chicken would be so garlicky it would be inedible, but I was sooooo wrong. It came out perfectly flavored and very, very tender.

40 Garlic Clove Chicken

No Such Thing as Too Much Garlic

Eating this chicken reminded me of the garlic fries at the now-closed Boogie Burger. It brings the garlic, but in such a good way. Don’t be afraid and try and cut back on the amount of garlic. Heck, next time I might even use 41 cloves!

And if you have any leftovers, this chicken makes for a great sandwich!

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Also try my roasted garlic chicken with parmesan gravy.

40 Garlic Clove Chicken
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40 Garlic Clove Chicken

Yes, 40 cloves of garlic went into making this 40 garlic clove chicken. Yes, the house smelled like garlic. A lot. But, it was worth it.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword chicken, garlic
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings 4 -6
Calories 498kcal
Author Based on a recipe from The Food Network

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 F.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large Dutch oven over high heat.
  • Add half of the chicken thighs and lightly brown on each side. Remove to a plate.
  • Repeat with remaining oil and chicken.
  • Reduce heat to medium.
  • Add the green onions and a little thyme and saute for a few minutes.
  • Remove pan from heat.
  • Spread 20 of the garlic cloves around the bottom of the pan.
  • Pour in the wine.
  • Add chicken and any accumulated juices. Try to not stack them or over-crowd them so they cook evenly.
  • Top with remaining garlic. Season with salt and pepper and the remaining thyme, to taste.
  • Cover the pot and bake for 1 1/2 hours.
  • Meanwhile, cook the recipe per package instructions and keep warm.
  • Serve chicken over rice with some of the pan sauce.

Notes

You can also make this dish with boneless, skinless chicken breasts.

Nutrition

Calories: 498kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 215mg | Sodium: 1144mg | Potassium: 755mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 151IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 105mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Creole Roasted Potatoes

I could probably eat andouille sausage all day long. I just love that great smoky, garlicky, oniony flavor. And it has a great texture. Not mushy. Sometimes andouille is a little hard to find here, so I end up substituting smoked sausage or even kielbasa. That’s ok, because no matter what sausage you use in these Creole roasted potatoes, it’s going to come out fantastic.

Creole Roasted Potatoes

Side Or Main Dish, Either Way It’s Good!

These Creole roasted potatoes are a fantastically easy dish, with a nice kicked-up flavor. Dice the sausage when serving as a side, or cut it into rounds for a great main dish.

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Also try my Cajun mashed potatoes and my garlic red potatoes.

Creole Roasted Potatoes
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Creole Roasted Potatoes

These Creole roasted potatoes are a fantastically easy dish, with a nice kicked-up flavor. Dice the sausage when serving as a side, or cut it into rounds for a great main dish.
Course Side
Cuisine Creole
Keyword Creole, potatoes, roasted
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 249kcal
Author Mike

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 F.
  • Place all ingredients into a large bowl and gently toss to mix and coat well.
  • Pour mixture into a roasting pan and roast for 45 minutes to 1 hour until the potatoes are soften and golden, stirring every 15 minutes.

Notes

If you can’t find andouille you can substitute smoked sausage.

Nutrition

Calories: 249kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 419mg | Potassium: 667mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 530IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Baked Sliders

Everyone loves sliders. Normally, I grill them, but this approach, which bakes them, is great in a pinch. And it is a fantastic way to make a huge batch of sliders in a short amount of time. These baked sliders are perfect for a football game party.

Baked Sliders

More Sliders, More Better

Just put out a ‘slider bar’. All the favorite burger toppings. You know the ones. Ketchup, mayo, mustard, pickles. Don’t forget a little iceberg lettuce. Oh, sheesh! I almost forgot the cheese! Don’t forget the cheese! Baked sliders are just like their grownup big-sized burgers, just a bit more fun to eat.

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Also try my Big Mac slider hoagies.

Baked Sliders
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Baked Sliders

Everyone loves sliders. Normally, I grill them, but this approach, which bakes them, is great in a pinch. And it is a fantastic way to make a huge batch of sliders in a short amount of time. These baked sliders are perfect for a football game party.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword baked, burgers, sliders
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 649kcal
Author From I Sing in the Kitchen

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Sprinkle the bottom of a 8″ x 8″ baking dish with minced onion.
  • Add beef, pushing down with your palm to spread the meat out evenly, all the way to edges of the pan.
  • Sprinkle with your favorite seasoning. Don’t be shy with it.
  • Bake for 20 minutes.
  • Add cheese and bake another 2 minutes.
  • Let cool slightly then cut into 12 squares.
  • Serve over buns topped with pickle, ketchup and mustard.

Notes

These are also great served with smoky BBQ sauce!

Nutrition

Calories: 649kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 98mg | Sodium: 678mg | Potassium: 411mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 297IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 237mg | Iron: 5mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Roasted Spicy Chicken Breasts

I was very pleasantly surprised with this recipe for roasted spicy chicken breasts. I’ll definitely make them again. Despite being baked the chicken does not dry out or become tough. Nope. The sauce is just slightly spicy. It has just enough kick that you’ll notice it. But don’t fear the heat. It isn’t meant to be overpowering and it’s not.

Roasted Spicy Chicken Breasts

Perfectly Spicy Chicken

These roasted spicy chicken breasts are fantastic sliced thin and used on sandwiches. Or cube up the chicken for topping a delicious, spiced-up salad.

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Try this chicken on my southwestern cobb salad.

Roasted Spicy Chicken Breasts
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Roasted Spicy Chicken Breasts

I was very pleasantly surprised with this recipe for roasted spicy chicken breasts. I’ll definitely make them again
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword chicken, roasted, spicy
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 468kcal
Author Based on this recipe from The Deen Brothers

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425 F.
  • Spray a glass baking dish with non-stick spray.
  • Whisk together the mayonnaise, lemon zest, paprika, celery seeds, salt, pepper, and cayenne in a bowl.
  • Season the chicken on all sides with additional salt and pepper.
  • Slather the chicken with the mayo mixture. I found it easiest to just use my hands, making sure to coat the chicken completely.
  • Transfer the chicken to the baking dish.
  • Bake until the chicken is at 165 F internal temperature, 20-25 minutes. Remove from oven.
  • Let the chicken rest for a few minutes then slice thinly and serve.

Notes

You can substitute boneless, skinless thighs for the breasts.

Nutrition

Calories: 468kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 156mg | Sodium: 1023mg | Potassium: 938mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 230IU | Vitamin C: 35mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Dirty Rice and Andouille Sausage

I needed a simple, yet tasty, dish for dinner the other night. I found a few things in the fridge, searched around online, and ended up making this not-quite-authentic-but-still-very-good dish. Dirty rice and Andouille sausage hit the spot and did not disappoint.

Dirty Rice and Andouille Sausage

Andouille Makes This Dish Great

If you can’t find Andouille sausage at your grocery store you can substitute smoked sausage. Andouille has a distinct, fantastic, flavor. Smoked sausage isn’t quite the same, but it’ll do in a pinch. You’re making cheater dirty rice and Andouille sausage, so you can cheat on the sausage too in a pinch.

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Also try my copycat of Zatarain’s jambalaya.

Cheater Dirty Rice and Andouille Sausage
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Dirty Rice and Andouille Sausage

I needed a simple, yet tasty, dish for dinner the other night. I found a few things in the fridge, searched around online, and ended up making this not-quite-authentic-but-still-very-good dish.
Course Main
Cuisine Cajun
Keyword Cajun, rice
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 867kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Johnsonville

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 cups brown rice
  • 5 cups chicken stock divided
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound Andouille sausage sliced
  • 1 large white onion chopped
  • 1 medium green bell pepper diced
  • 2 stalks celery diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ¼ cup parsley chopped

Instructions

  • Cook the rice per package instructions, substituting the chicken stock for water.
  • Meanwhile, add the oil to a large skillet or pot over medium-high heat.
  • Add the sausage and brown on all sides.
  • Reduce heat to medium.
  • Add the onion, bell pepper, celery, garlic, and the remaining cup of broth. Stir.
  • Cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Stir rice into the pan.
  • Remove from heat, sprinkle with parsley and serve.

Notes

Can’t find andouille? Substitute smoked sausage.

Nutrition

Calories: 867kcal | Carbohydrates: 89g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 104mg | Sodium: 1500mg | Potassium: 1089mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 580IU | Vitamin C: 34mg | Calcium: 84mg | Iron: 4mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Taco Melt

My wife proclaimed this taco melt as “one of the best things I’ve ever made”. That made me pretty darned happy, since I kinda thought of the idea on my own. I’m sure I’m not the first one to think of making a patty melt-like sandwich using taco meat, but I’m glad I did. It all started with a loaf of Texas Toast. I think Texas Toast is horribly underused. It holds up to darned near anything. If you use wimpy bread you’re going to get wimpy results. Don’t do that.

Taco Melt

Taco Deliciousness

This taco melt is almost like having a Sloppy Joe sandwich. But without the sauce and the big mess. It’s packed with flavor. And the meat mixture could easily be used in a whole lot of other dishes. In fact, now that I think about that some more, I think I’ll go toss some taco meat on a hamburger bun and have lunch! It’d also be fantastic (like really fantastic) on hot dogs!

I usually use my Cuisinart Griddler for sandwiches like this melt.

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Also try my ‘normal’ patty melt.

Taco Melt
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Taco Melt

I’m sure I’m not the first one to think of making a patty melt-like sandwich using taco meat, but I’m glad I did. It all started with a loaf of Texas Toast. I think Texas Toast is horribly underused. It holds up to darned near anything.
Course Main
Cuisine Southwestern
Keyword sandwich, taco
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 830kcal
Author Mike

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Brown beef in a large skillet. Drain excess fat.
  • Add onions and taco seasoning and cook 3-5 minutes.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Slather one side of each piece of Texas toast with butter.
  • Heat another large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add 4 slices of the bread, butter side down.
  • While the bread is browning, top with meat mixture and cheese.
  • Drizzle meat with 1 teaspoon of taco sauce on each slice.
  • Once the bread is nice and brown and the cheese is melted, remove to serving plates. Top with avocado.
  • Add remaining bread slices to the skillet, butter side down, and brown.
  • Remove and top sandwiches. Serve.

Notes

You’ll want to make these on nice, thick bread.

Nutrition

Calories: 830kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 58g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 99mg | Sodium: 1321mg | Potassium: 831mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1129IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 192mg | Iron: 16mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Hamburger Po Boy

This hamburger po boy is one of my favorite things to eat.  It’s a little on the messy side, which is always a good thing. I think sandwiches are meant to be messy. And they have to drip down yummy drippings that you can sop up with your bread, or better, fries.

Hamburger Po Boy

Crank It Up!

You can make this hamburger po boy a little more like a real po’boy by slathering the buns with some Kaw-Cajun Comeback sauce from Chez John. That stuff is like gold. It has a nice kick and it makes any sandwich amazing!

I almost always use Blue Plate mayonnaise in the dishes I make. I think it is the best around. If you can’t find it locally you can pick it up online for a fair price.

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Also try a crab cake po boy.

Hamburger Po Boy
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Hamburger Po’Boy

This hamburger po boy is one of my favorite things to eat.  It’s a little on the messy side, which is always a good thing. I think sandwiches are meant to be messy. And they have to drip down yummy drippings that you can sop up with your bread, or better, fries.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword burgers, sandwich
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 735kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Deep South Dish

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Lightly toast the bread and set aside.
  • Brown the ground beef and drain.
  • In a small bowl, combine the ketchup, relish, mustard and black pepper.
  • Stir in the soup mix.
  • Add to the ground beef along with the beef broth.
  • Bring mixture to a boil then reduce heat and let simmer until thickened.
  • Slather the bread with the comeback sauce or mayo (both are optional).
  • Spoon the mixture over the bread and top with the cheese, onion, lettuce and tomato and serve.

Notes

You can also serve these on hamburger buns.

Nutrition

Calories: 735kcal | Carbohydrates: 75g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 102mg | Sodium: 2032mg | Potassium: 783mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 722IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 320mg | Iron: 7mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Lasagna

This is an adaptation of my mom’s lasagna, my favorite thing to eat as a kid. I could not stop eating this then, and I cannot stop eating it now.

Is it authentic? Nah. Is it stick-to-your-ribs good? Oh yeah. It also freezes great, which is good because this makes a big ole batch.

Lasagna

Too Good To Rest

I have only complaint about this lasagna. In all my years I have NEVER been able to let it rest long enough to firm up. I have never been able to get a pretty picture of it. Believe me, I have tried and tried. I just end up cutting off a big ole piece before it gets set up. So, that’s why it sags in the picture. It’s a good sag, though.

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Did you know that its super easy to make lasagna on a grill?

Lasagna
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Lasagna

This is an adaptation of my mom’s lasagna, my favorite thing to eat as a kid. I could not stop eating this then, and I cannot stop eating it now.
Course Main
Cuisine Italian
Keyword lasagna
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 335kcal
Author Mike’s Mom

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

Note: Total cook time does not include the time to make the meat sauce

  • Preheat oven to 325 F.
  • Spray a 9″ x 13″ baking dish with non-stick spray.
  • Cook noodles per package instructions. Drain well.
  • First, spread a little sauce out on the bottom of the baking dish.
  • Then, layer the ingredients in the following order.
  • Try to divide the ingredients evenly between each layer, but you don't have to be picky about it. They'll all get gooey melty lovely in the oven.
  • Noodles
  • Sauce
  • Ricotta
  • Mozzarella
  • Parmesan
  • Repeat for 3 total layers.
  • Bake for 45 minutes or until bubbly hot. Let rest (yeah, right) 10-15 minutes before serving.

Notes

This lasagna freezes very well for later.

Nutrition

Calories: 335kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 52mg | Sodium: 338mg | Potassium: 156mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 456IU | Calcium: 326mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Beans and Weenies

These are not the beans and weenies you may have eaten as a kid. Not even close. Smoky bacon, sweet baked beans, and kickin’ jalapenos. You definitely won’t confuse them with the canned version. And you definitely won’t confuse them with the potluck version that uses lil ole chopped up hot dogs.

Beans and Weenies

Not Like The Canned Stuff

You can use any store-bought sausage in this dish. But for a really tasty version, use some fresh sausage from a local butcher. Nothing beats fresh sausage, no matter what the dish is!

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Also try my smoked blueberry beans and weenies.

Beans and Weenies
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Beans and Weenies

These are not the beans and weenies you may have eaten as a kid. Not even close. Smoky bacon, sweet baked beans, and kickin’ jalapenos. You definitely won’t confuse them with the canned version
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword beans, hot dogs
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 412kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 F.
  • Simmer sausages in 2″ of water for 10 minutes.
  • Cut bacon into 1/2″ pieces and cook in a large saute pan until almost crisp. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate. Reserve the drippings.
  • Add sausage to saute pan and brown lightly on all sides. Remove.
  • Spray a 9″ x 13″ baking dish with non-stick spray. Add in the beans, garlic, onion, and pepper. Stir.
  • Place sausage pieces into the bean mixture, pushing them in.
  • Sprinkle top of dish with Worcestershire sauce (I used about 2 tablespoons).
  • Scatter the jalapenos, green onions and thyme over the top of the dish.
  • Spoon a little of the reserved bacon drippings around.
  • Place in oven on a rack above a baking pan (in case some drips down) and bake for 40 minutes or until bubbly hot.

Notes

You can of course make these using hot dogs instead.

Nutrition

Calories: 412kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 52mg | Sodium: 1249mg | Potassium: 776mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 141IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 122mg | Iron: 4mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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