Spicy

Sweet and Smoky Beef Jerky

Sweet and Smoky Beef Jerky

Ingredients 2 pounds thin sliced beef 1/4 cup brown sugar 3/4 cup Worcestershire sauce 3/4 cup soy sauce 1 Tablespoon smoked paprika 2 Tablespoons honey 2 teaspoons black pepper 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon onion powder Directions Combine all […]

Teriyaki Jerky

Teriyaki Jerky

Ingredients 5 pounds thin cut meat 2 cups Worcestershire sauce 1 Tablespoon liquid smoke 1 1/2 cups soy sauce 4 teaspoons onion powder 2 teaspoons garlic powder 1 teaspoon cayenne powder 1 Tablespoon black pepper 1 Tablespoon kosher salt 1 Tablespoon red pepper flakes 1/3 cup brown sugar 2 tablespoons honey 1 tablespoon maple syrup Directions Combine all […]

Jalapeño and Dr. Pepper Jerky

Jalapeño and Dr. Pepper Jerky

This is a great jerky recipe. If you find yourself not having Dr. Pepper, use a regular Coke or Pepsi instead. Ingredients 1 2-3 pounds thin sliced beef 2 cups Dr. Pepper 2 jalapeños sliced 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 2 Tablespoons kosher salt 2 teaspoons […]

Jamaican Jerk Chicken

Jamaican Jerk Chicken

The cooking method is versatile here. If using a cast iron skillet, after searing the chicken, bake at 350° for about 20 minutes, then check temperature before serving. Chicken should be cooked to an internal temperature of 170°. If you are not using an oven […]

Jamaican Jerk Marinade

Jamaican Jerk Marinade

Ingredients 1/2 cup orange juice 1/3 cup distilled white vinegar 1/4 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup olive oil 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1/4 cup brown sugar 2 scotch bonnet peppers (or 1/4 cup scotch bonnet pepper sauce) 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon dried ground thyme 1 teaspoon cinnamon […]

Easy Chicken Quesadillas

Easy Chicken Quesadillas

Ingredients 1 1/2 cup shredded chicken 1 1/2 cup Monterey jack cheese (or Mexican melting cheese, or any cheese of choice) 3 large tortillas Jalapeños, salsa, Pico de Gallo, lettuce, tomatoes, black olives, etc (optional) Directions Lightly spray tortillas with some type of oil, then […]

Pico de Gallo

Pico de Gallo

Who doesn’t love a good Pico de Gallo?  This pico is amazing on so many of my Mexican dishes. You can choose how large you want the tomatoes and onions. I prefer to have the onions diced fairly small and the tomatoes chopped a little larger. […]

Crispy Slow Cooker Carnitas

Crispy Slow Cooker Carnitas

** The additional step of crisping pork in the oven is not completely necessary. This recipe tastes amazing even without it. So, if you are looking for something super quick, you can skip that step, but make sure you try it at some point with the […]

Canned Pickled Okra

Canned Pickled Okra

Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds okra 1 1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper 3 teaspoons dried dill 2 cups water 1 cup distilled white vinegar 2 tablespoons salt Directions Divide the okra evenly between 3 (1 pint) jars. Place 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes and a teaspoon […]

Chicken for Quesadillas

Chicken for Quesadillas

Ingredients 2 frozen chicken breasts 3 tablespoons water 1/3-1/2 cup taco seasoning Directions Place all ingredients in the crockpot and cook on low all day. Once chicken is cooked through, move to a platter, shred with two forks, and add back to crockpot and mix […]