Category: Side Dishes & Salads

Roasted Brussels Sprouts on the 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 use my Char-Broil Big Easy for a lot more than cooking ribs, chicken wings, turkey. I also use it to make side dishes, like these roasted Brussels sprouts. First, they’re very flavorful. Second, they’re easy (and second-and-a-half, they cook up fast). And third, they free up the oven in the house if I’m doing a large cook for the holidays. Cooking on the Big Easy is always a win-win, whether you’re cooking the main dish or a side.

Roasted Brussels Sprouts on the Big Easy

Great Roasted Flavor In Every Bite

I didn’t pre-cook the sprouts at all. Just drizzled and seasoned them, skewered them, and then cooked them. Done. I used the kabob skewers available from Char-Broil but you could also just place the sprouts in the standard Big Easy basket (or get more on with the optional bunk basket). These roasted Brussels sprouts on the Char-Broil Big Easy came out great!

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!

Roasted Brussels Sprouts on the Big Easy
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Roasted Brussels Sprouts on the Big Easy

I use my Char-Broil Big Easy for a lot more than cooking ribs, chicken wings, turkey. I also use it to make side dishes, like these roasted Brussels sprouts. First, they’re very flavorful. Second, they’re easy.
Course Side
Cuisine American
Keyword Brussels sprouts
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 49kcal
Author Mike

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Wash sprouts. Remove any large stems and loose leaves.
  • Place sprouts into a bowl and drizzle with a bit of olive oil.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Thread sprouts onto skewers and lower into a pre-lit Big Easy.
  • Cook for approximately 20 minutes or until sprouts begin to char and are mostly tender when poked with a toothpick (check the larger ones).
  • Sprinkled with a bit more salt and pepper if desired and serve immediately.

Notes

Add a little crunched cooked bacon over the sprouts for more yumminess!

Nutrition

Calories: 49kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 28mg | Potassium: 441mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 855IU | Vitamin C: 96mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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

Buffalo Potato Wedges

If you follow this blog, you know I love Buffalo chicken wings. And anything that reminds me of Buffalo chicken wings. Such as these Buffalo potato wedges. You can’t possibly find anything easier to make, and they taste just like Buffalo chicken wings.

Buffalo Potato Wedges

Buffalo Flavor In Every Bite

I baked the potato wedges, but you could deep fry them also. You could probably also get away with using pre-cooked baked fries. Just toss them in some sauce before serving. Instead of ketchup, serve your Buffalo potato wedges with Ranch for dipping. Or even blue cheese dressing. I don’t think I’d go so far as to add celery and carrot sticks, though.

Frank's RedHot Hot Buffalo Wings Hot Sauce, 12 fl oz
Frank’s RedHot Hot Buffalo Wings Hot Sauce, 12 fl oz

Also try my bacon-wrapped sweet potato bites.

Buffalo Potato Wedges
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Buffalo Potato Wedges

If you follow this blog, you know I love Buffalo chicken wings. And anything that reminds me of Buffalo chicken wings. Such as these Buffalo potato wedges. 
Course Side
Cuisine American
Keyword Buffalo, fries, potatoes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 348kcal
Author From the Domestic Superhero

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 425 F.
  • Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  • Clean each potato and dry well with a paper towel.
  • Cut potatoes into wedges (the smaller you cut them, the crispier they’ll get). Try to make them all about the same size so they cook in the same time.
  • Place wedges into a large bowl and drizzle with the oil. Toss to coat well.
  • Transfer potatoes to the baking sheet. Spread them out so they do not overlap or touch.
  • Bake potatoes for 30 minutes.
  • Flip each wedge over and bake another 20 minutes until nice and crunchy and golden brown.
  • Meanwhile, warm the wing sauce in a small sauce pan.
  • Transfer cooked wings to a large bowl and drizzle with the wing sauce. Toss to coat.
  • Serve immediately (or the potatoes will get soggy) with Ranch dressing for dipping.

Notes

Of course you can use blue cheese dressing instead!

Nutrition

Calories: 348kcal | Carbohydrates: 78g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 722mg | Potassium: 1798mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 26IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 4mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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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)

Fire-Eater Chicken Mac-and-Cheese

I made a big ole batch of fire-eater chicken the other day. It has a really nice kick to it. Besides sandwiches and other great uses for the chicken, I made this insanely good fire-eater chicken mac-and-cheese. It’s based on a Buffalo chicken mac-and-cheese recipe, so you know that it’s great. And you don’t have to use fire-eater chicken, any roasted (or rotisserie) chicken will do, but I highly recommend the kicked-up flavor of the fire-eater version.

Fire-Eater Chicken Mac-and-Cheese

Creamy Crunchy Spiciness

This fire-eater chicken mac-and-cheese is creamy, like it should be. And crunchy, thanks to the celery and panko breadcrumbs. And it has a kick to it. Just like I like. We’ve all had the standard mac-and-cheese. It’s time to add some spice!

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Geedel Rotary Cheese Grater, Kitchen Mandoline Vegetable Slicer with 3 Interchangeable Blades, Easy to Clean Rotary Grater Slicer for Fruit, Vegetables, Nuts

Also try my 20-minute mac-and-cheese.

Fire-Eater Chicken Mac-and-Cheese
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Fire-Eater Chicken Mac-and-Cheese

I made this insanely good fire-eater chicken mac-and-cheese. It’s based on a Buffalo chicken mac-and-cheese recipe, so you know that it’s great. 
Course Side
Cuisine American
Keyword mac and cheese, macaroni and cheese, spicy
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 844kcal
Author Based on a recipe from The Food Network

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 7 tablespoons unsalted butter divided
  • Kosher salt
  • 1 pound elbow macaroni
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 2 stalks celery finely chopped
  • 3 cups fire-eater chicken shredded or chopped , or substitute rotisserie chicken
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ¾ cup hot sauce or Buffalo wing sauce, divided
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons dry mustard
  • 2 ½ cups half-and-half
  • 1 pound extra sharp cheddar cheese cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 8 ounces pepper jack cheese shredded (about 2 cups)
  • ⅔ cup sour cream
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • ½ cup blue cheese crumbled
  • 2 tablespoons parsley chopped

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350 F.
  • Salt a large pot of water and cook the macaroni until al dente, about 7 minutes.
  • Drain well.
  • Spray a 9″ x 13″ baking dish with non-stick spray.
  • Melt 3 tablespoons of the butter in a large skillet over medium heat and add the celery and onion.
  • Cook until soft, 5 minutes.
  • Add the chicken and garlic and cook 2 more minutes.
  • Add 1/2 cup of the hot or wing sauce and stir.
  • Simmer until the mixture thickens slightly.
  • In another small skillet or saucepan, melt 2 more tablespoons of the butter.
  • Whisk in the flour and mustard until smooth.
  • Slow pour in the half-and-half while whisking continuously.
  • Whisk in the remaining hot or wing sauce and simmer until the sauce starts to thicken.
  • Remove from heat and stir in the cheeses and sour cream until the cheese melts and the mixture is smooth.
  • Pour half of the macaroni into the baking dish and spread out evenly.
  • Top with the chicken mixture.
  • Add the remaining macaroni.
  • Pour the cheese mixture over the top and spread out evenly.
  • In a small saucepan, melt the remaining butter.
  • Add the panko, blue cheese and parsley.
  • Stir and pour evenly over the top of the macaroni mixture.
  • Bake 30-40 minutes or until bubbly hot.
  • Let rest 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

Drizzle with a bit of hot sauce for a nice kick!

Nutrition

Calories: 844kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 54g | Saturated Fat: 33g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 155mg | Sodium: 1324mg | Potassium: 430mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1666IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 802mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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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)

Okra Giardiniera

I was toodling around the house the other day, with the TV on in the background. A young lady said something about “okra giardiniera”. I instantly stopped what I was doing. I grabbed the Tivo remote and backed the show up a bit to see what exactly “okra giardiniera” was.

The show was Kimberly’s Simply Southern on the GAC network, and Miss Kimberly (from the country group Little Big Town) was making hot dogs topped with okra giardiniera. I made it too. I had to. Because it has okra in it.

Okra Giardiniera

Your Patience Will Be Rewarded

It takes 2 days to make the mix, so don’t get in too big of a rush. But it is so worth the time. The end result is lightly pickled (not too strong on the vinegar), with a little oil (almost like an olive salad), and with a lot of crunch. And don’t fear the okra slime… you can rinse almost all of it away after the first day. Personally, I’ll eat okra any time, any way, full slime or not (see my Southern fried okra and my okra and tomatoes).

Oh, and I went with bigger cuts on the veggies just to get more crunch. That’s just me, you can make them as big or as small as you want.

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Lucy’s Family Owned – Natural Distilled White Vinegar, 1 Gallon (128 oz) – 5% Acidity (White Vinegar, 1 Gallon (128 fl oz.))

Next up, I’m going to top a muffuletta sandwich with this giardiniera. I know it’ll be outstanding!

Also try some pickled black-eyed peas! Yummy!

Okra Giardiniera
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Okra Giardiniera

It takes 2 days to make the mix, so don’t get in too big of a big rush. But it is so worth the time. 
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Keyword okra, salad
Prep Time 1 day
Total Time 1 day
Servings 4 cups
Calories 536kcal
Author From Kimberly Schlapman

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

Day 1

  • Place the salt, okra, carrots, jalapeños, garlic, celery and red bell peppers into a resealable container.
  • Add enough cold water to just cover the vegetables.
  • Seal and place in the fridge overnight.

Day 2

  • Pour the mixture into a cauldron and rinse well. You can mix the vegetables a bit to get them really rinsed well (read: remove any okra slime), but don't be too aggressive or all of the tasty okra seeds will fly out.
  • Return vegetables to the resealable container.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, oil, oregano, and pepper.
  • Pour over the vegetables and stir gently to combine.
  • Cover and refrigerate overnight.

Notes

The giardiniera will keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition

Calories: 536kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 56g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 7087mg | Potassium: 219mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1291IU | Vitamin C: 57mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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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)

Spinach and Orzo Salad

What a wonderful salad this turned out to be. My wife and I were at our local Whole Foods Market the other day. She purchased a pound of their great looking spinach and orzo salad. Neither of us had ever tried it before. It was so good that I immediately looked at the ingredients list and went on a hunt to find a clone of it. And here it is.

Spinach and Orzo Salad

A Great Taste Combination

This spinach and orzo salad has a great almost creamy texture from the orzo, with a crunch of celery and red onion. The dressing is simple and straightforward. I used a bottled tomato balsamic vinaigrette but any variation of a vinaigrette would work just as well. The salad is finished off with my favorite, feta, and toasted pine nuts. Perfect!

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NutriChef Food Vacuum Sealer Machine – Automatic Air Sealing System for Dry & Moist Foods, LED Touch Controls, Includes Vacuum Bags, Hose & Wine Stopper, High Suction Power, 14″x6″x3″, Black

Also try my black-eyed pea salad.

Spinach and Orzo Salad
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Spinach and Orzo Salad

This salad has a great almost creamy texture from the orzo, with a crunch of celery and red onion. The dressing is simple and straightforward. 
Course Side
Cuisine American
Keyword orzo, salad, spinach
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings 10
Calories 295kcal
Author Mike

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Cook the orzo according to the package directions.
  • Rinse in cold water and drain well.
  • In a large bowl, combine the spinach, feta, onion, and cooked orzo.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the vinaigrette, basil, and pepper.
  • Pour dressing over the orzo mixture and toss to coat.
  • Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.
  • Serve garnished with toasted pine nuts.

Notes

Stir before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 295kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 302mg | Potassium: 242mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1644IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 88mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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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)

Cool-n-Crunchy Egg Salad

This cool-n-crunchy egg salad definitely stands out from the crowd. It’s not quite your traditional egg salad. But it’s not so different enough that it’d scare people off at your next family get-together. Chopped carrots add a nice crunch to the salad. Using cream cheese and only a bit of mayonnaise makes the salad a little thicker than your standard egg salad. It’s rather tasty good as a salad, and would be just as excellent on sandwiches or crackers.

Cool-n-Crunchy Egg Salad

One Fantastic Egg Salad

I found the original recipe for this Cool-n-Crunchy Egg Salad over at the Louisiana Egg Commission’s website. It’s a real winner of a dish and something we make often. So my hat is off to the Egg Commission! Thank you!

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 more traditional egg salad, perfect on hot dogs or sandwiches.

Cool-n-Crunchy Egg Salad
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Cool-n-Crunchy Egg Salad

This cool-n-crunchy egg salad definitely stands out from the crowd. It’s not quite your traditional egg salad. But it’s not so different enough that it’d scare people off at your next family get-together. 
Course Side
Cuisine American
Keyword bean salad, eggs
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 239kcal
Author Based on a recipe from the Louisiana Egg Commission

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Combine the cream cheese, mayonnaise and relish.
  • Fold in the eggs, carrots and olives.
  • Season with pepper to taste. You probably won’t need to add any salt since the olives add a bit of salty flavor.

Notes

Do not over-stir the filling. You want it creamy but thick.

Nutrition

Calories: 239kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 221mg | Sodium: 301mg | Potassium: 157mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 3380IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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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)

Southern Fried Okra

I grew up eating a lot of okra. My dad is from Arkansas, and okra is quite popular in our family. It was almost always prepared the same way: into a frying pan with oil, cornmeal, salt and pepper. No dredging, just into the pan. And it came out crunchy good. I loved it. So, I was a little skeptical when I ran across this recipe for southern fried okra. It uses flour instead of cornmeal. I was thinking there might not be as much crunch as I remembered from all those times make okra. Well, I have to say my skepticism was completely unwarranted.

Southern Fried Okra

Gone In Seconds

This southern fried okra came out absolutely fantastic. Light, crunchy, delicious. I served it as a side, but it was better than fried pickles so I’d not hesitate to serve it as an appetizer (with a nice southwestern dipping sauce, perhaps).

I get out my big deep fryer when it’s time to fry a large batch of food. It comes to temperature quickly and it maintains that temperature perfectly. It has a built-in oil filter and storage unit so I can re-use the oil several times.

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T-fal Ultimate EZ Clean Stainless Steel Deep Fryer with Basket 3.5 Liter Oil and 2.6 Pound Food Capacity 1700 Watts Oil Filtration, Temp Control, Digital Timer, Dishwasher Safe Parts Stainless Steel

I also love my okra grilled. Just brush them with a bit of oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper and toss them onto the grill until done!

Love okra as much as I do? Then you also have to try some okra giardiniera.

Southern Fried Okra
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Southern Fried Okra

This southern fried okra came out absolutely fantastic. Light, crunchy, delicious. I served it as a side, but it was better than fried pickles so I’d not hesitate to serve it as an appetizer.
Course Side
Cuisine American
Keyword deep-fried, okra, southern
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 179kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Spicy Southern Kitchen

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • In a pie plate, combine the flour and seasoning.
  • In another pie plate, whisk the egg with the milk.
  • Heat 1″ of oil in a Dutch oven or cast iron skillet to 375 F.
  • Working in batches, place okra into the egg mixture and stir to coat well.
  • Shake off excess batter and place okra in flour mixture.
  • Toss to coat well.
  • Shake off excess flour and add okra to oil. Do not overcrowd.
  • Let cook until golden brown on one side.
  • Flip and cook until browned on the other side.
  • Remove to a paper towel-lined plate and continue cooking remaining okra.

Notes

Best served immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 179kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 33mg | Potassium: 418mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1088IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 122mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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T-fal Ultimate EZ Clean Stainless Steel Deep Fryer with Basket 3.5 Liter Oil and 2.6 Pound Food Capacity 1700 Watts Oil Filtration, Temp Control, Digital Timer, Dishwasher Safe Parts Stainless Steel

Hawaiian Cole Slaw

I enjoyed this Hawaiian cole slaw so much that I made it twice in one week. I loved the sweetness of the pineapple, the explosion of orange flavor from the mandarins, and my favorite, the Maraschino cherries. It’s a nice tropical flavor all in a crunchy creamy slaw. I’d make this again and again, and soon. And best of all, I had all of the ingredients in my pantry (well, plus a bag of slaw in the fridge).

Hawaiian Cole Slaw

I make a lot of slaws, including this Hawaiian cole slaw, so I try to always keep a bag of shredded cabbage mix around. Slaw mix tends to last a lot longer than salad so it’s easier to store and keep fresh.

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.

Blue Plate Real Mayonnaise, Homestyle Mayo For Chicken Salad to Deviled Eggs, 30 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)
Blue Plate Real Mayonnaise, Homestyle Mayo For Chicken Salad to Deviled Eggs, 30 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)

Also try some Hard Eight restaurant coleslaw.

Hawaiian Cole Slaw
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Hawaiian Cole Slaw

I enjoyed this Hawaiian coleslaw so much that I made it twice in one week. I loved the sweetness of the pineapple, the explosion of orange flavor from the mandarins, and my favorite, the Maraschino cherries.
Course Side
Cuisine American
Keyword cole slaw, coleslaw
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 5 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 238kcal
Author From Year on the Grill

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Combine slaw mix and mayo in a large bowl.
  • Slowly fold in the pineapple, orange, and cherries.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Chill for 3-4 hours before serving

Notes

Note: You have to make sure that the pineapple, oranges, and specially the cherries, are well drained before adding to the slaw. Wrap the quartered cherries in paper towels to dry. This will also keep the cherries from “bleeding” into the slaw.

Nutrition

Calories: 238kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 222mg | Potassium: 8mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 24IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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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)

Dinosaur-Style BBQ Beans

Dinosaur Bar-B-Que is a small chain of BBQ restaurants in the northeast, and now, also in Chicago. If these dinosaur-style BBQ beans are any indication of how good their food is, it’s a place well worth visiting. These beans are crazy good, thanks mostly to the barbecue sauce and my favorite, crumbled cooked Italian sausage.

Dinosaur-Style BBQ Beans

Italian Sausage Adds So Much Flavor

I recently started adding Italian sausage to my chili recipes. The Italian sausage adds a fantastic flavor and texture to the chili, just like it does to these dinosaur-style BBQ beans. You can use spicy sausage to kick things up even more. Of course, you can also add leftover chopped, cubed shredded pulled pork or smoked brisket (yum!).

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Bragg Organic Apple Cider Vinegar With the Mother– USDA Certified Organic – Raw, Unfiltered All Natural Ingredients, 16 ounce, 2 Pack

Also try my quick-fix BBQ beans.

Dinosaur-Style BBQ Beans
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Dinosaur-Style BBQ Beans

These beans are crazy good, thanks mostly to the barbecue sauce and my favorite, crumbled cooked Italian sausage.
Course Side
Cuisine American
Keyword baked beans
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 13
Calories 164kcal
Author Based on the BBQ Beans at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.
  • Add the onion and bell pepper along with a pinch each of salt and pepper.
  • Cook until soft.
  • Add the garlic and cook for another minute.
  • Crumble the sausage into the pan and cook until done.
  • Drain any excess fat.
  • Add the beans and stir.
  • Reduce heat to low.
  • Add remaining ingredients.
  • Stir and simmer for 5 minutes.

Notes

Store leftovers in the fridge. Warm over medium heat and stir before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 164kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 462mg | Potassium: 190mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 152IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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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)

Kaw-Cajun 4-Bean Salad

This Kaw-Cajun 4-bean salad is an incredible take on a traditional bean salad. Chez John (of Fat Johnny’s Front Porch fame) gave me this recipe a few years ago. It has become a favorite of ours. It’s not the beans that set this salad apart from the rest, it’s the dressing. Who would’ve thought that tomato soup in a bean salad would be so good. It is ok that you’d just want to drink the liquid all day, right?

Kaw-Cajun 4-Bean Salad

A Big Batch Of Salad Is A Good Thing

This recipe for Kaw-Cajun 4-Bean salad makes a pretty good sized batch. Still you’ll want to double or triple it for a big family get-together. And be sure to make it a day ahead. The beans get even happier after an all-night soak in the dressing.

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Also try my southern kidney bean salad and my tangy bean salad. And my all-time classic favorite, my mom’s bean salad.

Kaw-Cajun 4-Bean Salad
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Kaw-Cajun 4-Bean Salad

This Kaw-Cajun 4-bean salad is an incredible take on a traditional bean salad. Who would’ve thought that tomato soup in a bean salad would be so good?
Course Side
Cuisine American
Keyword bean salad
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 day
Total Time 1 day 15 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 495kcal
Author Chez John

Equipment

Ingredients

For the dressing

For the salad

Instructions

For the dressing

  • Add all ingredients to a pot and bring to a boil.
  • Stir to make sure the sugar is dissolved completely.
  • Remove from heat.

For the salad

  • Combine all ingredients in a large bowl.
  • Add dressing and stir to coat.
  • Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  • Serve chilled.

Notes

Stir before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 495kcal | Carbohydrates: 74g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Sodium: 753mg | Potassium: 749mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 59g | Vitamin A: 770IU | Vitamin C: 34mg | Calcium: 77mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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