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Cajun Potato Soup
Cajun Potato Soup is made with andouille sausage, potatoes, vegetables, and a blend of Cajun spices, enriched with heavy cream and cheddar cheese for a spicy, creamy, and comforting soup! It’s perfect for those looking to satisfy their taste buds with a zesty Cajun twist on a classic potato soup.
Bang Bang Chicken Skewers
Bang Bang Chicken Skewers is a quick, easy, and flavorful recipe made with seasoned cubed chicken brushed with homemade bang bang sauce, cooked in an air fryer. They make for a delicious appetizer or main course and can also be made in the oven!
Cowboy Butter
What is Cowboy Butter? It is a concoction of awesome flavors added to butter to use as a dip or as a spread, also known as compound butter. The butter is flavored with herbs and spices with a little kick from added cayenne pepper and crushed red pepper flakes. Perfect for steak!
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Homestead Recipes
Homestead Recipes is a book about comfort food! The best kind in my opinion. This book has you covered with recipes for all types of meals, with chapters for breakfast, casseroles, soups, appetizers, ground beef, chicken, pork, vegetables, salads, bars, desserts, and cookies.
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Cajun Chicken and Gravy
This Cajun Chicken and Gravy is based on my Easy Chicken and Gravy recipe, with my homemade Cajun seasoning added for extra flavor. It still has tender pan-seared chicken and a creamy onion and pepper gravy, just with a little more spice and depth. Everything cooks in one skillet!!
Cajun Seasoning
If you’ve ever reached for a store-bought Cajun seasoning and wished it had a little more flavor, this homemade version is worth keeping in your spice cabinet! It’s savory, a little spicy, and comes together in just a few minutes!
Mushroom and Bacon Rigatoni
If you’re looking for a cozy, creamy pasta that feels a little indulgent but is still simple enough for a weeknight, this Mushroom and Bacon Rigatoni delivers every time. It’s made with crispy bacon, tender mushrooms, and a rich Parmesan cream sauce that clings perfectly to every bite of rigatoni!
Blackened Ranch Seasoning
This Blackened Ranch Seasoning is a quick homemade mix that brings together the creamy, herby flavor of my homemade ranch seasoning with a little kick inspired by blackened seasoning. It’s a simple blend of pantry spices that turns into an easy dip or creamy dressing in just a few minutes!
Must Have Dips
Cowboy Corn Dip
Cowboy Corn Dip is a rich and flavorful appetizer that combines fun, fresh ingredients to create a creamy and savory dip with a hint of heat. Serve it with tortilla chips, crackers, and fresh vegetables at your next gathering, and watch it disappear in moments! Plus, this dip can be enjoyed warm or cold!
Sloppy Joe Dip
Sloppy Joe Dip is a ground beef mixture that is a thicker, cheesier version of a sloppy joe that is the perfect dip for toasted baguettes or bagel chips. Try my Minnesota Sloppy Joe or Philly Cheesecake Sloppy Joes for two more delicious sloppy joe recipes! Sloppy Joe Dip Sloppy Joes are one of my…
Dill Dip
Dill Dip is a creamy homemade dip made with fresh dill that is perfect for dipping all your favorite vegetables, chips, and even bread. If you are craving a dill dip with added pickles and ham, be sure to check out my Dill Pickle Dip! Dill Dip From dill pickle popcorn seasoning to dill juice…
Amazing Sauces
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Bang Bang Sauce
Bang Bang Sauce is a creamy, mayonnaise-based sauce that is spicy and slightly sweet, perfect for pairing with fried shrimp, chicken, or used as a dipping sauce. And, it is made with just four ingredients! I have used the homemade sauce with my popular Bang Bang Shrimp, chicken, and salmon, to name a few delicious ways!
Fry Sauce
Fry Sauce is a tasty mayonnaise-based sauce with ketchup and added seasonings that is delicious on french fries. But, don’t stop with just fries. Add it to chips, burgers, and onion rings, too! Forget about buying a jar of the sauce at the store; this has more flavor and is super easy to make. For…
Aioli Recipe
Try our homemade aioli recipe to add more flavor to your mayonnaise that uses just six simple ingredients! Also known as garlic mayo, this condiment is perfect for a variety of dishes and is easy to make at home. Once you’ve tried our aioli, you’ll never want to go back to plain mayonnaise. We’ve also…
Pizza Sauce
Pizza Sauce is a homemade tomato-based sauce that requires no cooking and is better than any jar of pizza sauce you can buy. Use it on your favorite pizza crust recipe, Focaccia Pepperoni Pizza, or even Pizza Sliders the next time you are craving something Italian! Pizza Sauce Yes, you can go to your local grocery…
Air Fryer Recipes
Air Fryer Pork Belly Bites
Air Fryer Pork Belly Bites are flavorful, seasoned pieces of pork belly that are cooked crispy in an air fryer with less oil and mess compared to deep-frying. Try my Bacon Chicken Bites for another bite-sized appetizer packed with flavor. Or, try the Maple Mustard Pork Belly Bites for a fun twist! Air Fryer Pork…
Air Fryer Southwest Chicken Burritos
Air Fryer Southwest Chicken Burritos are flour tortillas filled with shredded chicken, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, vegetables, taco seasoning, and fresh pico de gallo. Try my Southwest Cobb Salad Dip for another flavorful Southwestern-inspired dish! Air Fryer Southwest Chicken Burritos This recipe starts with homemade flour tortillas. Then, it’s all about the rotisserie chicken, cheeses,…
Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan French Fries
Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan French Fries are homemade fries made with Yukon Gold potatoes and seasoned with a parmesan and garlic mixture. If you love parmesan and garlic seasoning, be sure to try my Garlic and Parmesan Roasted Asparagus. Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan French Fries Air-fried foods are lower in fat than deep-fried foods, which…